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  • 765 Business Journal | January 12, 2026

    This week on 765 Business Journal, host Lathay Pegues sits down with Vicki Beach, Executive Director of the Downtown Development Partnership of Muncie, for a deep dive into downtown growth, revitalization, and what’s next for the heart of our community.

    Vicki shares why downtown is often called the community’s “living room,” how it drives economic development and quality of life, and what decades of revitalization efforts have meant for Muncie. The conversation also highlights major milestones from 2025, including new downtown investments, visitor impact, and the role events like Fire Up Downtown play in bringing people together.

    If you care about economic development, small businesses, and the future of downtown Muncie, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

    📻 765 Business Journal airs live every Monday from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. Eastern on WMUN, and is available anytime online at 765BusinessJournal.com.

    20 min
  • 765 Business Journal 12/29/25

    Avondale’s story is one of progress, creativity, and community investment. On this episode of 765 Business Journal, host Lathay Pegues sits down with Mike Martin, owner of the Common Market, to explore the continued revitalization of Muncie’s south side.

    From large-scale public art projects to transforming a neighborhood market into a true community gathering space, this conversation highlights how thoughtful development can bring people together and spark long-term growth.

    🎙️ 765 Business Journal airs Mondays from 9–9:30 a.m. on WMUN.

    🔁 Listen anytime at 765BusinessJournal.com.

    25 min
  • 765 Business Journal 12/22/25

    A year of growth, construction, and big change in Muncie and Delaware County.

    On this edition of 765 Business Journal, host Lathay Pegues sits down with Jeff Howe, Director of the Muncie Redevelopment Commission, for a year-in-review conversation on local development.

    From the future of the Muncie Mall and neighborhood revitalization…

    To new housing projects, Ready 2.0 investments, and what’s ahead for downtown in 2026…
    This episode breaks down why all the roadwork, construction, and change matters—and what it means for Muncie’s future.

    📻 765 Business Journal — live every Monday from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on WMUN,

    and anytime at 765BusinessJournal.com and wmunmuncie.com.

    50 min

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A podcast covering the business and economic development of Muncie and Delaware County, Indiana.