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 150, Bloomington, Indiana 47404
- Email: economicvitality@bloomington.in.gov
- Phone: (812) 349-3418
- Find us on Facebook!
- 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.
- Questions about parking options downtown? Here is our Downtown Parking Factsheet (PDF 345.72 KB).
- 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 of Bloomington and Community Foundation Receive Partners for Places Grant to Support Energy Challenge | |
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The City of Bloomington and the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, along with support from the Duke Energy Foundation, have been awarded a grant. |
City of Bloomington Releases Minority and Women-Owned Business Directory | |
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The City of Bloomington Safe and Civil City Program has compiled and published a new directory, The City of Bloomington Minority & Women-Owned Business Directory, which highlights minority and women-owned businesses serving Bloomington and Monroe County. |
Community Coalition Launches Monroe County Energy Challenge as Part of National Competition | |
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A broad community coalition announced today that the Monroe County Energy Challenge has been selected as a semifinalist for the $5 million Georgetown University Energy Prize. |
Project Porchlight: 1,000 LEDs for Monroe County | |
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The Monroe County Energy Challenge (MCEC) is launching a new program aimed at improving energy efficiency in Monroe County. |
Vectren Energy Awards Monroe County Energy Challenge $59,000 to Fund EnergyMobile | |
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Vectren Energy is jumping into the Monroe County Energy Challenge in a big way. This week, the brand new EnergyMobile will start rolling on the roads of Monroe County to share information about energy efficiency in schools, workplaces and neighborhoods. |
Information in Economic & Sustainable Development
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Webpages
- (Closed) Certified Technology Park Utility and Drainage Planning RFP
- Business Resources
- Certified Technology Park
- EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant Fact Sheet
- Notice of Offering and Request for Proposals: 3.75 acres of Real Estate in The Trades District
- Notice of Offering: Real Estate for Sale in TheTrades District
- Request for Proposals: Downtown Redevelopment Opportunity (in the Certified Technology Park)
- Trades District Letter of Intent
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News
- 2016-08-23 - Mayor Hamilton Announces New Economic and Sustainable Development Director
- 2014-12-09 - Call for Artists for Exhibition Opportunities in City Hall Atrium Gallery
- 2014-12-04 - City of Bloomington and Monroe County Support Small Business Development Center
- 2014-10-29 - City of Bloomington Hosts Public Forum on Brownfield Redevelopment
- 2014-08-22 - Bloomington and Monroe County Quarterfinalists in Energy Prize Competition
- 2014-03-25 - Call to Artists for June Exhibit “Art Right Up Your Alley”
- 2013-11-18 - City Offers Free Home Energy Assessments Through Fourth Annual Beat the Meter Blitz
- 2013-09-18 - BEAD and the City of Bloomington Arts Commission Host: “Marketing the Arts to Diverse Audiences & Low-Cost Marketing Methods”
- 2013-07-09 - City of Bloomington Department of Economic and Sustainable Development announces 2013 BEAD Forgivable Loan Program
- 2013-06-05 - City announces 2013 incentives for sustainability and innovation
- 2013-05-30 - Ivy Tech and City Launch Efficient Facilities Workshop
- 2013-05-09 - City Partners with Environmental Defense Fund’s Climate Corps Program
- 2013-05-08 - City encourages community support for Lemonade Day on May 18
- 2013-03-11 - City to hold CTP master plan public presentation and input session
- 2013-01-28 - New plan will outline services for entrepreneurs and small businesses
- 2013-01-14 - Jason Carnes named ESD assistant director
- 2012-12-21 - Historic City Hall achieves LEED certification
- 2012-11-29 - City of Bloomington announces 2013 Buskirk-Chumley Theater Grant recipients
- 2012-11-08 - City offers free home energy assessments through third annual Beat the Meter Blitz
- 2012-10-19 - Bloomington Arts Commission announces October 2012 Arts Project Grant Program recipients
- 2012-10-17 - BUEA to partner with BEAD on Zone Arts Grant Program
- 2012-10-05 - City holding public workshops to help guide planning for 12 acres downtown
- 2010-04-22 - City of Bloomington Names First Sustainability Coordinator