Come get plugged into Muncie and all the amenities that come with being the home of Ball State University.

Hoosier Hospitality can be found around every corner in Muncie, Indiana. Located just over an hour northeast of Indianapolis, Muncie possesses a small town college vibe without forgoing big city amenities. Home to Ball State University, the city features arts and entertainment attractions, sporting events, and unique neighborhoods that offer plenty for the whole family - or just a night out with friends. A revitalized downtown area offers an abundance of shopping opportunities and fresh, local restaurants. Muncie’s craft beer renaissance has been spearheaded by Elm Street and Guardian Brewing, both of which deliver distinctive flavors and welcoming tap rooms. The Cornerstone Center for the Arts provides opportunities for creative expression and educational programs, while the Muncie Ballet and the Muncie Symphony Orchestra bring the local performing arts scene to life. The vibrant community coupled with affordable housing and bountiful cultural and recreational opportunities make Muncie a perfect place to put down your roots.

The Muncie Afghan Refugee Resettlement Committee (MARRC) was created in 2021 to welcome refugees from Afghanistan, many of whom helped our country’s military effort against Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. So far, Muncie has welcomed multiple refugee families from Camp Atterbury to become currently integrated in the community.

Hoosier Hospitality can be found around every corner in Muncie, Indiana. Located just over an hour northeast of Indianapolis, Muncie possesses a small town college vibe without forgoing big city amenities. Home to Ball State University, the city features arts and entertainment attractions, sporting events, and unique neighborhoods that offer plenty for the whole family - or just a night out with friends.

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Free co-working space at The Innovation Connector:

 The Innovation Connector in downtown Muncie hosts co-working space for remote workers and entrepreneurs while providing the resources, training, and support they need to innovate and grow. State-of-the-art facilities, programming and experienced staff make it a go-to destination for startups and established companies alike.

Access to the Ball State University library:

 Library card level up! MakeMyMovers will be equipped with access to resources and events at Bracken Library, Ball State’s main campus library.

Located just over an hour northeast of Indianapolis, Muncie possesses a small-town college vibe without forgoing big-city amenities. Home to Ball State University, the city features arts and entertainment attractions, sporting events, and unique neighborhoods that offer plenty for the whole family - or just a night out with friends.


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Co-working space courtesy of The Innovation Connector

Access to the Ball State University library

Help Desk for connecting to local resources

One semester Rec Fit pass at Ball State University

Employee pricing for BSU athletic tickets

“It’s just knowing that if we go out of town, I can run next door and ask our neighbor to keep an eye on our house and pick up our mail. We never made those connections in Dallas. That’s something that we really missed — having that sense of community.”

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