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— 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...Continue Reading

— 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...Continue Reading

— 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...Continue Reading

— 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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

Monroe County’s pursuit of a major aerospace project became one of the region’s most valuable economic development experiences in years, even though the project did not land here. Presented at the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation’s April board meeting, the project  was tied to eVTOL technology with an estimated $515 million capital...Continue Reading

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,...Continue Reading

Every college town asks the same question: Do students stay after graduation?New data presented by Tanner Terrell, Senior Director of Operations and Strategy for Academic Engagement and Student Experience in Indiana University’s College of Arts and Sciences, suggests the better question is not simply whether students stay, but which students...Continue Reading

Research talent, strategic partnerships, and drone technology accelerate opportunityBloomington, Indiana, is emerging as one of the Midwest’s most strategic locations for defense and aerospace companies looking to grow, innovate, and partner with regional stakeholders and world-class research institutions. With a strong defense ecosystem and new statewide momentum focused on drone...Continue Reading