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• New carpeting latest result of HCC renovations

  Yards and yards of new carpeting now adorn the lobby area of the Horizon Convention Center, part of the renovations under way at the HCC in time for our 25th anniversary celebration this fall. Fresh paint and new artwork are also parts of the renovations, which began in March. The new carpet is multi-toned Accents III carpet, with Pointillista inlays to more»

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• IPR's 'Evening in the Vineyard' returning to Horizon June 7

  Indiana Public Radio will return to the Horizon Convention Center for “An Evening in the Vineyards” on June 7. It will mark the second year at HCC for the fundraiser, which offers guests the opportunity to sample 30 local, boutique, and exclusive wines. All proceeds will benefit Indiana Public Radio. Jeff Wilcox, sales representative for more»

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• Muncie on the Move set for June 5 at HCC

  The Horizon Convention Center will host the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s Muncie on the Move on June 5. June is busting out all over this high-energy breakfast meeting, courtesy of corporate sponsors Ink Solution of Muncie and nonprofit sponsors Muncie Symphony Orchestra and the YMCA of Muncie. A buffet breakfast will be served, and more»

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• Indiana GIS returns to Horizon Convention Center May 7-8

  The Indiana GIS Conference returns for 2013 to the Horizon Convention Center May 7-8. Included in the two-day event will be a “Birds-of-a-Feather Breakfast” and the Excellence in GIS Awards, recognizing organizations for their use of geospatial technology to improve our world. Their projects exemplify how GIS is being implemented, managed and more»

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• First Lady Karen Pence to speak at MOM dinner May 2

  Horizon Convention Center will host Karen Pence, Indiana’s first lady, when she speaks at the 26th annual Motivate Our Minds fundraising dinner at 6:30 p.m. May 2. In addition to being married to Indiana’s governor, Mrs. Pence is also an official ambassador for the state’s bicentennial celebration. A school teacher for more than 25 more»

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• Horizon Convention Center wins top honors at A Taste of Muncie

  Horizon Convention Center took the overall top prize at the 27th annual A Taste of Muncie, held Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Horizon’s menu, directed by Chef Caleb Churchill, included braised beef short rib osso bucco, herb-roasted chicken breast, roasted sweet potato puree with candied walnuts, tomato bisque en more»

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• VIVA awards honor local volunteers at Horizon

  Several local figures were honored at Tuesday’s VIVA Awards luncheon at Horizon Convention Center. More than 170 attended to cheer on this year’s award recipients including Julie Bering, Dr. Ajanta Goswami, Dr. Matthew Harkin, Roger Hollands, and Mike Lewis. The recipient of this year’s Edmund F. Ball Lifetime Achievement Award was Sue Templin, who more»

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• Swanson addresses Catalyst crowd at Horizon

  More than 300 people were on hand Wednesday at Horizon Convention Center for the 2013 Catalyst for Empowering Women, organized by Women in Business Unlimited. Nearly $22,000 dollars entered the local economy from the one-day educational symposium. Storyteller-comedian Kelly Swanson was the keynote speaker, with a program based on her book “Who Hijacked My more»

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