Priorities for economic development investments and efforts
14 Mar 2022
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The Monroe County, City of Bloomington, and Town of Ellettsville governments are currently considering community needs, budgets, and public funding streams ranging from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), to the City of Bloomington's proposal to raise revenue, to other mechanisms.
The Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is pleased to submit the following recommendations on how local governments across Monroe County could focus on funding, policies, and other efforts on economic development to advance community prosperity.
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