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
- 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.
- 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
Call to Artists for June Exhibit “Art Right Up Your Alley” | |
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The City of Bloomington's Housing and Neighborhood Development Department (HAND) and Bloomington Arts Commission are teaming up to issue a Call to Artists to submit artwork for consideration for an exhibit at the City Hall Atrium during the month of June. |
City of Bloomington Civil Streets Program Calls for Artists | |
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The City of Bloomington's Civil Streets campaign is seeking local artists, artist teams, and community organizations to design and paint murals on traffic signal boxes. |
Jason Carnes named ESD assistant director | |
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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. |
Information in Economic & Sustainable Development
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News
- 2014-04-08 - City Promotes Traffic Safety Through Civil Streets Initiative
- 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
- 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
- 2011-07-06 - City of Bloomington Launches Phase II of B-Line Business Enhancement Grant Program
- 2010-04-22 - City of Bloomington Names First Sustainability Coordinator