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Presentation by Amplify Bloomington Staff & Tour of The Mill, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Amplify Bloomington, housed at The Mill, is a non-profit, regional innovation platform created to accelerate entrepreneurship-driven economic development.
They work across three integrated strategies:
- Entrepreneurship Growth – From startup to scale with more mentorship, capital access, and connections for founders across all sectors
- Business Attraction – Recruiting established companies that bring high-wage jobs and acquisition opportunities for local startups
- Community Activation – Investing in the Trades District and beyond to create the amenity-rich community where talented people choose to stay
Links:
Ambition in Bloom monthly column
Economic and Sustainable Development (ESD) Department, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
The mission of the City of Bloomington's Department of Economic & Sustainable Development (ESD) is to cultivate a resilient community built on shared prosperity, inclusive economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, and a thriving arts and culture ecosystem. View ESD Residents Academy presentation slides.
ESD Boards & Commissions:
Economic Development Commission
Links:
Economic and Sustainable Development department website
Sustainability Action Plan Progress Report
Sustainability Grants and Funding Opportunities
Grants and Opportunities for Artists