BEDC News

Indiana University continues to be the economic and cultural heart of Bloomington, the anchor community of the 11-county Indiana Uplands region. The university’s meteoric rise to the top of the college football world has generated tens of millions of dollars in economic impact and priceless national exposure for the school...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Sept. 25, 2026 — The Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) today announced that Susan Borries Reed has been selected as its new President/CEO. Reed was chosen following an eight-month national search led by the executive search firm Jorgenson Pace.Reed will begin her duties on October...

— Stacie Marotta, Membership & Communications Director • Bloomington Economic Development CorporationThe Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) team recently attended Indiana University’s Economic Development Summit, a statewide gathering focused on talent, housing, quality of place, innovation, collaboration, and the changing needs of businesses considering investment in Indiana.One lesson stood above...

— Stacie Marotta, Membership & Communications Director • Bloomington Economic Development CorporationThe Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) hosted the State of the Bloomington Regional Economy on June 18, 2026, at the Monroe Convention Center, drawing a strong crowd of business, civic, education, and community leaders from across the region.The well-attended...

— Stacie Marotta, Membership & Communications Director • Bloomington Economic Development CorporationWhen businesses consider where to grow, expand, or invest, they are not only looking at a map. They are looking at readiness.That is why the City of Bloomington’s recent will-serve letter for Monroe County Airport matters. The letter supports...

— Stacie Marotta, Membership & Communications Director • Bloomington Economic Development CorporationEvery organization in Monroe County has something worth protecting. Customer data. Payroll systems. Vendor relationships. A trusted reputation built over years.That is exactly why the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation made cybersecurity the centerpiece of its May Board Meeting and...

Several high-potential commercial and industrial sites are currently available in Bloomington, Indiana.PIC Industrial Park, 3802 W Industrial Blvd., offers a 2,300-square-foot warehouse/office suite with immediate access to Bloomington’s west-side industrial corridor, making it ideal for light industrial, flex, or R&D users.3389 N Finance Rd. is a 1.47-acre general business site...

Location matters. Access matters. Time matters. Monroe County Airport (KBMG) offers direct access to Bloomington, Indiana University, Cook Medical, and Southern Indiana’s growing innovation corridor, all while providing the convenience and efficiency businesses need.Infrastructure Designed for GrowthKBMG has:24-hour airport accessAir traffic control tower servicesAircraft rescue and firefighting capabilityGPS approachesQuick departures...

Major investment opportunities in innovation, infrastructure, and industrial growth are available in Monroe County, IN. Get a sneak peek at Simtra BioPharma Solutions’ new 65-acre Park Campus in Bloomington. The planned 300,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility will support HiPo molecules and ADC production with scalable, client-dedicated manufacturing capabilities.Construction continues on the...

Monroe County Airport (KBMG) is more than a transportation asset. It’s a platform for regional growth. Organizations seeking a strategic Midwest location should take a closer look at the opportunities at Monroe County Airport.Shovel-ready development sites on nearly 1,300 acres and nearby Interstate 69 offers access to Midwest markets, Indiana...

Umbarger Farm 143 consists of approximately 143 acres across two parcels (68.52 & 75 acres) with strategic access to North Starnes Road, State Road 46, and I-69.Adjacent to the KeHE Distribution Center and with nearby utilities infrastructure, the site is ideal for users in the life sciences, advanced manufacturing, technology,...