East Central Indiana
Location
Muncie Office
1208 W White River Blvd, Suite 129, Muncie, IN 47303
New Castle Office
100 S. Main St., New Castle, IN 47362
Richmond Office
814 E. Main St., Richmond, IN 47374
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Appointments are encouraged. If you plan to visit our office without an appointment, please call ahead to ensure someone is available to speak with you.
Business Advisor meetings require an appointment.
East Central SBDC Staff
- Judy Porter, Regional Director
- James Womack, Business Advisor
- Clint Albert, Business Advisor
- Claudia Metzger, Small Business Program Specialist
- Sherri Maslanik, Office Administrator
- Zina Bartle, Ecosystem Navigator
Business Advisor

Clint Albert
Business Advisor
Claudia Metzger
Small Business Program Specialist
Sherri Maslanik
Office Administrator
Zina Bartle
Ecosystem Navigator
Trainings & Events
East Central Small Business Spotlight

Grace & Co Coffee
Brewing something special in a revitalized local building, soon to become Middletown’s very first coffee shop.
Elkins Mowing and Landscaping
By age 12, Austin was waking up early, mowing yards before school, and returning to mow lawns in the evening. His work ethic and dedication evolved into Elkins Mowing and Landscaping.
Hines Homestead and Sweet Treats
specializes in cake pops, rolled buttercream sugar cookies, and cookie cakes. Using two edible image printers, she can turn any design or logo into a fully customized treat perfect for corporate events, themed parties, or personal celebrations.
Full Circle Family Soluctions
provides habilitation to youth with behavior challenges, family support and training to enhance caregivers' abilities and nurture their confidence in managing tough behaviors, and respite services to alleviate the emotional and physical burdens caregivers often face.
Hosted by the Ball State University







