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I-69 Innovation Corridor Partnership
Mar 28 2025Indiana’s I-69 Innovation Corridor connects a growing microelectronics and semiconductor cluster in south central Indiana. Your company has the resources it needs to grow here -– a microelectronics ecosystem, highly educated workers and specialized training, sites for your facilities, and a high quality of life.Click here to download flyer.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENew Digital Resource Highlights Economic PotentialBLOOMINGTON, IN — The Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is excited to announce the launch of new community profile pages for Bloomington, Ellettsville, and Monroe County. Now live on the BEDC website, these demographic tools provide a comprehensive, interactive platform to view vital...
2024 Annual Report
Feb 17 2025Bloomington, Ellettsville, and Monroe County are at a pivotal moment as we look to the future – and the BEDC is already responding.Click here to download complete report.
Economic Vitality Project: Community Scorecard
Jan 31 2025Our vision is for Monroe County, Bloomington, and Ellettsville to be an epicenter for innovation and creativity in the state and in our region of the country. This will be the breakaway community of choice for employers, innovators, individuals, and families… as a community where everyone can thrive.Download scorecard here.
Communitiesleverage planning and zoning to anticipate future needs and adapt to demographic and economicchanges. Comprehensive plans with zoning codes, maps, and ordinances guide development andregulate a community’s land use. This ensures land is used in ways that are consistent with acommunity's vision and goals for growth, safety, and quality of...
Bloomington Economic Development Corporation Unveils 2024-2026 Strategic Plan to Drive Economic Vitality
Sep 10 2024What levers can we pull as a community to ensure we have a vibrant economy that serves our neighbors? The Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) recently launched its 2024-2026 Strategic Plan as a roadmap to bolster economic vitality in Monroe County,Bloomington, and Ellettsville. Our vision is to catalyze the local...
Monroe County is moving through an era that reflects the national trend of an aging population. The County added just over 5,000 people aged 65+ from 2012-2022, with a relatively flat overall population (Source: US Census S2301 employment status table). Projections by the Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) at Indiana...
As you navigate through this period of change, please know that you are not alone. The purpose of this booklet, "Your Next Chapter: A Guide to Employment & Navigating Transition," is to provide you with immediate support and guidance during this time of transition. The sections are: Access emergency resources if...
