META in Muncie, but Mayor says it’s Not What Some People Think, 11/14/26

Steve Lindell, MUNCIE, IN.   Social media posts from the public caused us to reach out for comment.  The posts claim, “Meta employees in Muncie!  Multiple sources say that around 80 Meta employees are staying at the Marriott hotel in downtown Muncie. They say they have been here for at least a week, and have reservations UNTIL MARCH! Reserved 50 rooms for 4 months…”

Asked about the rumor, Mayor Dan Ridenour replied to WMUN Radio news in a text, “Not a Data center for META…” and “They are training at ABC Training facility in Daleville. Then go to work at META in Lebanon. The ABC Facility will be training people for Lebanon for over 1 full year. Not a META in Muncie.”  He continued, “Glad to have them stay in Muncie for the trainings. Roughly 65 per class.”