It’s Your Business: How Do We in the Bloomington Area Tell Our Story?
4 Mar 2022
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How do we tell the story of our community — the story of Monroe County, Bloomington, Ellettsville and all of our neighbors?
This is a story of opportunity.
Employment opportunities continue to grow. In 2021, more than 2,000 new hires in Monroe County were tied to projects worked on by the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. alone. Many more jobs are available across the region. As of October, private sector average hourly wages for the Bloomington metro stood at $22.81.
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Economic development works to create conditions that enable our neighbors to achieve their individual and economic potential. Much is happening in this field across our community. Here are a few trends to watch in 2022. Local jobs and private sector investment have grown among our traded sector companies, which bring income...
City leaders hope a new $5 million, 22,000-square-foot building in Bloomington will spur tens of millions of dollars in private investment, bolster the region’s technology sector and diversify the local economy.Local officials said the Trades District Technology Center, at Maker Way and North Madison Street, will provide resources and expertise...
Everything in our community is connected. The success of a business is not limited to the conditions in the building in which it operates. Our team at the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. (BEDC) often hears from local and regional employers about their broader ecosystem needs, such as housing, transportation, workforce,...
