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Christina Blanch talks about how she acquired Aw Yeah Comics, and what led to creating Muncie Comic Con.

Program Director for the Muncie Parks Department George Foley talks about recent improvements to Muncie's Parks, as well as an internship program for Muncie teens.

Jason Haney from EcoRehab talks about the nonprofit's objective to refurbish houses in Muncie, as well as its' origin as a Ball State Architecture Project.

President and CEO of the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership Trevor Friedeberg talks about the recently acquired READI 2.0 grant and what it means for Delaware County and East Central Indiana.

Jud Fisher from the Ball Foundation talks about the importance philanthropy plays in Economic Development.

Brad Bookout and James King give an update on recent Economic Projects in Muncie, Indiana.

The Dairy Dream in Albany will be changing families for the first time in 70 years. Rex St. John talks about his decision to sell, and Jason Gates talks about the challenges of taking over a longstanding business.

Trevor Friedeberg, President and CEO of the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership, talks about the READY Grants and what it means for East Central Indiana.

John Mulherin from the Hull Property Group, the new owners of the Muncie Mall, answers questions about the property and what their plans are for the future.

Ball State University Economist Michael Hicks gives his predictions for the economic future.

Schaivon Nevings from Bob's Balloons talks about his entrepreneurial journey to Balloon-tying, and what it means for Black owned businesses in Muncie.

Steve Guinn talks about his local shoe repair business in Cammack, Indiana.

Susan Carlock and Jeff Frost from the Mursix Corporation talk about economic development in Muncie, and the assortment of products the Mursix Corporation take part in creating.

Bill Walters and Brad Bookout from ECI Regional Planning District talk about recent projects throughout Delaware County, including the repurposing of brown fields, and a recent forum held with Senator Todd Young.

Steve Lindell And Rick Ziglar talk about the Muncie Memory Spiral officially kicking off and opening up Aug 26th. There will be old-fashioned games to enjoy, including sack races, tug of war, water balloon toss and more! You will also enjoy Muncie Central Schools' choir, band, and dance troupe performances throughout the day, a visit from an Indy 500 princess, a "touch a truck" from Muncie Fire Dept, instrument "petting zoo" courtesy of Orchestra Indiana, historical figures in Victorian dress, classic car show, vintage food vendors, community information tables, wood sawing demonstrations, and raffle giveaways from local vendors! The event is free to attend. 11Am-5p.m.

Steve talks with Ed Conatser, Former HVAC specialist and County Commissioner, about Muncie's business realty and Coffee With Bill's UNOFFICIAL group that discusses forward solution thinking for Muncie.