It’s Your Business: Aspirations the Community Can Pursue to Strengthen the Future

7 Jul 2023


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Communities thrive when they have a shared vision, lean into their strengths and coordinate investments in those areas.

The Monroe County community has great opportunities to leverage. We are a hub on the innovation and talent corridor that runs from Indianapolis to Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane. There are now national investments in communities through the US CHIPS and Science Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and American Rescue Plan Act funds; statewide economic development initiatives via READI 2.0 and other legislation; and the IU 2030 strategic plan. The local economy is currently strong, as reported at our June State of the Bloomington Regional Economy. And local elections will bring us new city of Bloomington leadership in 2024. 

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