Department of Economic & Sustainable Development

The mission of the City of Bloomington's Department of Economic & Sustainable Development is to enhance the quality of life for citizens by administering strategic programs and initiatives which foster an environment where businesses may thrive and retain and create new, quality jobs.

Contact Info:

Write or visit us: City of Bloomington, City Hall, 401 North Morton Street, Suite 130, Bloomington, Indiana 47404
Email: economicvitality@bloomington.in.gov
Phone: (812) 349-3418
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Quick Links:

Peruse resources and services in our Department through the links on the left hand side of this page, or check out some top links below.

The Business Academy is an online tool to assist in successfully starting and operating a business in our community.
The Business Resources page has additional information on licenses, incentives, local ordinances and relocation resources.
Learn more about the various Economic Development Districts.
Stay up-to-date with the Economic Development Boards & Commissions.
Compare Bloomington to other cities in economic development and quality of life factors (link to the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation's website)

Spotlight News in Economic & Sustainable Development

City encourages community support for Lemonade Day on May 18
	The City's second annual Lemonade Day Bloomington celebration will take place on May 18 at venues across Bloomington and Monroe County.
City of Bloomington Partners with Environmental Defense Fund’s Climate Corps Program
	The City of Bloomington has been accepted as a partner organization of the Environmental Defense Fund's (EDF) Climate Corps program for this summer. The Climate Corps program matches specially trained graduate students with organizations across the countr
Jason Carnes named ESD assistant director
	The City of Bloomington has hired Jason Carnes to serve as the new assistant director of the Department of Economic and Sustainable Development. In this position, Carnes will focus on small business relations.