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 at the City of Bloomington, City Hall, 401 North Morton Street, Suite 130, Bloomington, Indiana 47404.
- Email us at economicvitality@bloomington.in.gov.
- Phone us at (812) 349-3418.
- Meet the Economic & Sustainable Development Staff.
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.
- Research what Business Incentives are available in Bloomington.
- 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)
Upcoming Events:
2012 Lemonade Day (PDF 122.99 KB)
What is Lemonade Day?
Started in 2007, Lemonade Day is a nationwide event that teaches kids the skills they need to be successful in the future. Youth learn to set goals, develop a business plan, establish a budget, seek investors, provide customer service, and give back to the community.
With the help of the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington, the City of Bloomington, Ivy Tech Community College's Gayle & Bill Cook Center for Entrepreneurship, Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, and Monroe County Government; Bloomington is joining this national effort in May 2012.
hYPe December Social Networking Event: Martinis and Merriment!
- December 14, 2011
- Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
- Hosted by the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
- Bring 3 canned goods for admission
- Location: Serendipity Martini Bar, 201 S. College Ave. Bloomington, IN 47404
For more information and to register, visit the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce website
Also check out upcoming sustainability events
Information in Economic Development
- Webpages
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News
- 2011-07-06 - City of Bloomington Launches Phase II of B-Line Business Enhancement Grant Program
- 2010-08-06 - City Builds on History of Energy Savings with New Green Building Contract
- 2010-04-22 - City of Bloomington Names First Sustainability Coordinator
- 2010-01-29 - BEAD hosts February workshops on social media networking