Education

Innovation Connector is hosting FREE educational workshops on January 29th designed for aspiring business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals interested in acquisition as a path to ownership.

Connecting Business Buyers & Sellers for Success will guide participants through the process of buying or selling a business, highlighting the benefits, challenges, and opportunities that come with business acquisition. Whether you’re exploring ownership for the first time or planning your next move, this workshop offers practical insights from experienced industry professionals.

To accommodate busy schedules, attendees can choose from two sessions taking place on January 29th:

Morning Session: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Breakfast provided)

Afternoon Session: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Lunch provided)

The workshop will feature panel discussions, breakout sessions, and one-on-one meet-ups with local and regional experts, including:

Ralana D. Abraham-Miller, Muncie Business Brokers

Dan Nemunaitis, United Franchise Group

Ted Baker, Innovation Connector

Ryan Kramer, Kramer Real Estate Group

Dan Devlin, Northwest Bank

This interactive event is designed to give attendees the knowledge, connections, and confidence needed to take the next step toward business ownership.

Take the first step toward owning a business.
For more information, please contact Ralana Abraham-Miller at 317-650-8478.

The ECI Regional Planning District (ECIRPD) is excited to invite you to our Building Blocks to Grant Writing Workshop. A hands-on, two-day experience designed to help you spark ideas, boost your skills, and turn great concepts into fundable projects.

We will meet on January 13th and February 3rd, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Innovation Connector, 1208 W White River Boulevard, Muncie, IN 47303.

This workshop is perfect for both beginners and experienced grant writers. Our team will walk you through practical tools, creative strategies, guided writing exercises, and insider tips to help strengthen your proposals.

What You Can Expect:
• $225 total for both days
• Workbooks, handouts, and expert guidance
• Support to build strong proposals and clear goals
• Free lunch and snacks

By joining us, you’ll gain valuable skills while helping strengthen organizations and communities across East Central Indiana. Register now to save your seat.

Questions? Contact Anna King-Cross at aking-cross@ecirpd.org

Join us at the Shaffer Chapel Museum in Muncie for a special Black History Month presentation celebrating the legacy of women from Muncie’s historic Whitely neighborhood. A panel of local historians from Ball State University Libraries, Delaware County Historical Society, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, and Muncie Public Library will highlight the stories of educators, activists, entrepreneurs, faith leaders, and community builders whose contributions helped shape Whitely and beyond. Through photographs and archival materials, the panel will explore the remarkable achievements of these women and their lasting impact on Muncie’s cultural, civic, and social landscape. 

This free public program invites the community to honor the women of Whitely’s past, uplift its trailblazers, and reflect on the ongoing work inspired by their lives. 

Panelists:

Melissa Gentry, Supervisor, Map Collection, Ball State University Libraries

Sara McKinley, Carnegie Library Manager and Archivist, Muncie Public Library

Susan Smith, Archivist, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens

Karen Vincent, Executive Director, Delaware County Historical Society and Delaware County Historian