Monroe County Momentum!

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11 May 2026


News, Economic Development, BEDC

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 new Bloomington Convention Center expansion, with completion scheduled for early 2027. The project is a major investment in the region’s tourism, meetings, and business economy.

A Region Positioned for the Future

These developments reinforce Bloomington’s position as a growing destination for life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and regional investment. Want to learn more about development activity and investment opportunities in Monroe County? Connect with the BEDC team.

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Major Aerospace Project Reveals a Path to Future Economic Growth

May 4 2026
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

Prime industrial development opportunity now available near Ellettsville, Indiana

May 4 2026
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

Keeping Talent Here Starts With Knowing Who Stays

Apr 19 2026
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