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January 21, 2026Indiana University experts share real-world applications, governance considerations, and workforce implicationsBLOOMINGTON, IN  — The Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) held its January Board Meeting today at the Monroe Convention Center, convening regional leaders for a timely conversation on Practical AI for Productivity & Decision-Making. The program explored how...Continue Reading

Over the past year, the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) has been building more than a calendar of meetings and programs. We have been building capacity, trust, and a stronger platform for Monroe County’s future.This year, we added 11 new BEDC members and expanded engagement to more than 300 individuals...Continue Reading

A university town is always more than a campus. It is a talent engine, a research lab, a cultural district, a startup launchpad, and a quality-of-life magnet. When that town also has a winning football team, something magical happens: national visibility, high-energy weekends, and a shared pride that spills beyond...Continue Reading

A new year invites reflection and resolve. As Monroe County enters 2026, we do so with momentum and a clear understanding of what it takes to compete in a rapidly changing economy. Looking into the rearview mirror of 2025, hindsight offers perspective that sharpens our focus and guides the choices...Continue Reading

By Jennifer Pearl, President, BEDCMonroe County is at a turning point for economic vitality. While recent data shows a sharp decline in local wages, our private sector is proving remarkably resilient. As national competition for jobs and investment intensifies, Monroe County’s leaders are doubling down on readiness, speed, and workforce...Continue Reading

By Jennifer Pearl and Stacie MarottaBloomington, Ellettsville, and Monroe County are known for big ideas, creativity, and an exceptional quality of life. But those strengths alone won’t win the next major investment. To compete, we must work together—turning barriers into opportunities and making it easy and rewarding to build here.Communities...Continue Reading

Bloomington, IN – The Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) has announced that since 2020, Monroe County has seen commitments of more than $1 billion in capital investment and over 900 new jobs created through eleven BEDC-supported projects. These commitments are not just statistics—they represent higher wages for residents, new opportunities...Continue Reading

Monroe County, IN – August 26, 2025 — On Tuesday, August 26, the Monroe County Council voted to approve Simtra BioPharma Solutions’ request for a tax abatement to support the development of a newly acquired 65-acre site in Monroe County, Indiana. The expansion will boost U.S. manufacturing capacity for sterile...Continue Reading

As seen in the Herald Times 9/1/2025By Jennifer Pearl and Stacie Marotta, Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC)This month, the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) celebrates 40 years of advancing economic vitality across Monroe County, Bloomington, and Ellettsville. Since 1985, our work has been about more than announcements and headlines. It...Continue Reading