https://innovationconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DSC9692.jpg
1400
2100
Ashli Smith
https://innovationconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IC_StackedLogo2.png
Ashli Smith2024-11-27 14:59:392024-11-27 14:59:39Business Showcase Week Celebrates Outstanding Local Entrepreneurs2024 Business Showcase Week
Title Sponsor
2024 Entrepreneurs of the Year Award Recipients
Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award: William & Karen Eason
Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award: Robert & Wilisha Scaife
Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award: Jonathan Lamb
Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award: Jennifer & Frazer Wilson
Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award: Teresa & Edward Long
Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award: Craig Robbins
Business Supporter of the Year:
Jeff Hern
Schedule of Events
- Monday:
November 18 - 8:00 am – 8:15 am
Meet & Greet with Coffee & Donuts
See Past Event Info - 8:15 am – 9:30 am
Kickoff Celebration Program
See Past Event Info - 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Support Resources for Businesses in the Greater Muncie Community
See Past Event Info - 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
FRAUD ALERT: Security for Your Business: Facility & Employee, IT & Banking - 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Empowering Minority-owned, Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Businesses: Navigating Opportunities with Local Government, Local Universities, Colleges, and Schools
See Past Event Info
- Tuesday:
November 19 - 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Content Distribution Tips to Work Smarter, Not Harder
See Past Event Info - 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Finding Money and Capital to Grow a Business – Identifying the Right Financial Resources to Help Your Business
See Past Event Info - 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Business and Tax Strategies for LLCs and S-Corporations
See Past Event Info - 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
FRAUD ALERT: Security for Your Business: Facility & Employee, IT & Banking - 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Empowering Minority-owned, Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Businesses: Navigating Opportunities with Local Government, Local Universities, Colleges, and Schools
See Past Event Info
- Wednesday:
November 20 - 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Coffee-Talk Workshop -Strategic Decision Making: From Vision to Execution
See Past Event Info - 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Why Networking Should Never Grow Old: A Look at Successful Networking Opportunities in the Muncie Community
See Past Event Info - 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ai Workshop – Prompt Engineering for Executives and Business Leaders
See Past Event Info - 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Impacting your Small-Medium Businesses with Social Media Marketing
See Past Event Info - 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Empowering Minority-owned, Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Businesses: Navigating Opportunities with Local Government, Local Universities, Colleges, and Schools
See Past Event Info
- Thursday:
November 21 - 8:30 – 10:00 am
Insights in Leadership: Lessons and Insights From Coaching Athletes
See Past Event Info - 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Human Resources: What Small & Medium-Sized Businesses Need to Know
See Past Event Info - 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Developing a Healthy Business Culture
See Past Event Info - 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
What you Need to Know if you Plan to Buy or Sell a Business (Including Side Gigs)
See Past Event Info - 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Empowering Minority-owned, Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Businesses: Navigating Opportunities with Local Government, Local Universities, Colleges, and Schools
See Past Event Info
- Friday:
November 22 - 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Moving the Bottom Line of My Business from Negative to Positive – A Business Health Check
See Past Event Info - 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Launch Your Own Business Interactive Workshop
See Past Event Info - 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Support Resources for Businesses in the Greater Muncie Community
See Past Event Info - 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
FRAUD ALERT: Security for Your Business: Facility & Employee, IT & Banking - 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Empowering Minority-owned, Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Businesses: Navigating Opportunities with Local Government, Local Universities, Colleges, and Schools
See Past Event Info
- Saturday:
November 23 - 9:00 am – 11:00 am
A Guide to Best Practices in Your Business: Lessons Learned from “Faith Driven Entrepreneur”
See Past Event Info - Noon – 2:00 pm
Middle-Grade and High-School Lunch & AI/Entrepreneurship Workshop
See Past Event Info - 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Support Resources for Businesses in the Greater Muncie Community
See Past Event Info - 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
FRAUD ALERT: Security for Your Business: Facility & Employee, IT & Banking - 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Empowering Minority-owned, Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Businesses: Navigating Opportunities with Local Government, Local Universities, Colleges, and Schools
See Past Event Info
Premium Sponsors
Other Sponsors
All events are free, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations are greatly appreciated! Please click here to make a contribution. During Business Showcase Week, all donations will go toward our goal of purchasing an AED for the Innovation Connector. For more information click here.
BSW News You Should Know
https://innovationconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DSC9692.jpg
1400
2100
Ashli Smith
https://innovationconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IC_StackedLogo2.png
Ashli Smith2024-11-27 14:59:392024-11-27 14:59:39Business Showcase Week Celebrates Outstanding Local Entrepreneurs
https://innovationconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/468444535_1103819501748584_8664644965506384219_n.jpg
1365
2048
Ashli Smith
https://innovationconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IC_StackedLogo2.png
Ashli Smith2024-11-25 15:45:072024-11-25 15:45:15Business Showcase Week 2024 Recap
https://innovationconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_2440-scaled-e1731356259713.jpg
1176
2503
Ashli Smith
https://innovationconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IC_StackedLogo2.png
Ashli Smith2024-11-11 20:13:002024-11-11 20:33:43Muncie and Indiana Garner National Recognition for Event ParticipationHighlights from Previous Years
2023 Entrepreneurs of the Year Award Recipients
The 2023 Technology Business Entrepreneur of the Year
Travis Street from CTS Multifamily IT Solutions
The 2023 Life-Style Business Entrepreneur of the Year
Jeff and Debra Williams, from the Williams Carpet Shop
The 2023 Food & Beverage Business Entrepreneur of the Year
Mike Robinson and Chad Massoth from Amazing Joe’s
The 2023 Business Supporters of the Year
Bill Walters (ECI Regional Planning District) and Brad Bookout (Augusta Consulting, LLC)
The 2023 Community Impact Entrepreneur of the Year
Mike Martin from The Common Market
The 2023 Champion Entrepreneur of the Year
Frank Scott II from K & B Car Wash-Detail
The 2023 Champion Entrepreneurs of the Year
Jennifer and Tom Sheridan from Gibson Arena
Entrepreneur Showcase Week 2022 Highlights
The Innaugural Entrepreneur Showcase Week brought many entrepreneurs, business owners, and community members together to learn, network, and celebrate. Beginning with a Mayoral Proclamation presented by Mayor Dan Ridenour and a presentation of the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, Entrepreneur Showcase Week kicked off with a bang! Each of the 21 sessions was led by qualified and experienced professionals in the community who spoke about their experiences in the industry and gave insight into a variety of business-related topics.
If you missed out on Entrepreneur Showcase Week, there is good news. This is just the beginning of all the workshops, resources, and networking events the Innovation Connector will be providing to the Muncie community! Stay tuned for more events coming soon
2022 Entrepreneurs of the Year Award Recipients
2022 Business Entrepreneur Support Award
Mayor Dan Ridenour
Mayor of Muncie
2022 Legacy Mentor Award
Peggy Cenova
East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center
2022 Community-Impact Entrepreneur of the Year
Tiara Hicks
Rosebud Coffee House
2022 Restaurant Entrepreneur of the Year
Lynn A. Moore
Café at the Crossing
2022 Technology Business Entrepreneur of the Year
Kurt Harrington, Founder
OEM Combustion Service LLC
2022 Life-Style Business Entrepreneur of the Year
Bernisa Elliott
BE’s Beauty Inc. & Elliott Property Rentals
