By Michele Owen—
MUNCIE, IN—On Monday morning, Mayor Ridenour addressed a packed room of Muncie’s best and brightest entrepreneurs at the Innovation Connector to kick off Entrepreneur Showcase Week. The brainchild of Ted Baker, Executive Director of the Innovation Connector, the week is packed with 20 events for local businesses of all sizes. Ranging from workshops about Quickbooks and creative marketing to networking opportunities, many of the free events filled up with registrations weeks in advance. For Ridenour, investing in the Innovation Connector is investing in the future of the City. “Muncie will grow because of small business and entrepreneurs,” said Ridenour, before presenting Entrepreneur of the Year awards.
2022 has been a banner year of growth for many new and expanding businesses in Muncie. The Chamber of Commerce has hosted 333 ribbon cuttings this year, and welcomed 58 new…
