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B-N EDC @BNEDC

The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council helps businesses in McLean County grow and attracts new businesses to our community.

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B-N EDC@BNEDC
6 May 2022
Our 2022 #BloomingtonNormal, #Illinois Housing Study is available for download at BNBiz.org! Thank you to our friends at @AmerenIllinois, @McLeanCountyRPC, Mid-Illinois Realtors Association, and the @mcleancochamber for helping bring this study together.
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We're so thankful for everything Carl brings to the team. His hard work and dedication make a difference every day, and we're lucky to have him! Congratulations on three years. We appreciate you and all that you do!
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B-N EDC@BNEDC
May 26
Big things are happening in Downtown Bloomington, IL 👏 Construction is underway on G.J. Lofts at the former State Farm building, bringing new housing, restaurants, and energy to Downtown! wglt.org/local-news/2026-05-…

G.J. Lofts construction project underway at former State Farm building Downtown

Phase one, including the first 57 apartments, is expected to be completed by next summer. Justin Fern of Urban Equity Properties spoke to WGLT on details for the planned G.J. Lofts project.

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Investors play a key role in our work here at BNEDC. They invest in our efforts to support local projects, attract opportunity, and strengthen our local economy. We’re grateful for their partnership in building a stronger region. #EconDevWeek #EconDev100 #McLeanCounty
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We’re excited to kick off Economic Development Week with a quote from our Board Chair, Kristen Barnlund, on why economic development matters to our community. Follow along as we celebrate Economic Development Week! #EconDevWeek #EconDev100 #McLeanCounty
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Celebrating Nora Harrison's 3-year anniversary at the BNEDC today! 🎉 We are so grateful for all the hard work, positivity, and dedication she brings every day. We’re lucky to have you, Nora!
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B-N EDC@BNEDC
Apr 29
It was great connecting with everyone at today’s Housing Resource Fair! 🏡 We encouraged attendees to take the Illinois Housing Development Authority's Housing Blueprint Survey and share their housing needs here in McLean County.
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B-N EDC@BNEDC
Apr 24
Our Senior Community Development Manager recently attended the 2026 IEZA & ITIA Spring Conference in Peoria, joining peers from across Illinois to share best practices and stay current on key economic development trends and policy updates.
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B-N EDC@BNEDC
Mar 31
Bloomington, IL, has been named one of @livability Media’s Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. for 2026!🎉 #BxN = #LifeMultiplied livability.com/best-places/t…

Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. ranked among the - Livability.com

Our 13th annual Best Places To Live list is here! Explore the list using our interactive filtering and sorting tools and find your best place to live!

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B-N EDC@BNEDC
Mar 26
Our Senior Community Development Manager, Nora Harrison, attended a housing roundtable yesterday with Governor JB Pritzker and other local leaders to discuss solutions to housing challenges in our region. centralillinoisproud.com/new… #Housing #EconomicDevelopment #Illinois

Pritzker hosts Bloomington roundtable to tackle high housing costs

Gov. JB Pritzker visited Bloomington to discuss his proposals to reduce housing costs, which include a down payment assistance program and a bill to legalize more family-friendly housing types.

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B-N EDC@BNEDC
Mar 25
We’re proud to see @Rivian recognized on Fortune Magazine's 2026 list of America’s Most Innovative Companies. 👏 #ev #madeinillinois #normalillinois stories.rivian.com/rivian-fo…

America’s Most Innovative Companies

At Rivian, our mission has always been to keep the world adventurous forever. This requires more than just building electric vehicles; it requires innovative thinking and a willingness to redefine...

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B-N EDC@BNEDC
Mar 19
We’re excited to welcome Scott Preston, Town of Normal, IL, Councilman, to our board! Please join us in giving him a warm welcome!
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B-N EDC@BNEDC
Mar 16
We’re pleased to share our 2025 Annual Report! This year, we focused on driving economic growth, supporting local businesses, and strengthening community prosperity across McLean County. View the full report on our website: bnbiz.org
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B-N EDC@BNEDC
Mar 11
🎙️ New Episode of the Building BN Podcast! CEO @phoban sits down with Anatalio Ubalde, CEO and Founder of SizeUp, to discuss how big data can help small businesses compete, grow, and make smarter decisions.
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B-N EDC@BNEDC
Feb 27
As we prepare for our One Voice trip to Washington, D.C., we’re excited to showcase the four projects we’ll be advocating for on behalf of our community.
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B-N EDC@BNEDC
Feb 18
Great article by WGLT covering our CEO, @phoban's, presentation at last night's Bloomington City Council Committee of the Whole meeting. wglt.org/local-news/2026-02-…

Bloomington leaders updated on strategic plan for regional economy, Bridge shelter village

The head of the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council says addressing residential needs is one key piece to realizing business growth in Bloomington.

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B-N EDC@BNEDC
Feb 11
Building Spotlight! 23,000 SF (2020 construction) 34’–36’ ceiling heights 143,797 population within 10 miles View full listing on LOIS. app.locationone.com/building…
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B-N EDC@BNEDC
Feb 11
These were our 3 most-streamed #BuildingBN podcast episodes of 2025. #Podcast #econdev #McLeanCounty #bloomingtonnormal Listen Now🎧: open.spotify.com/show/73p1EL…
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Amazing job by our Senior Community Development Manager, Nora Harrison, on leading this childcare study in collaboration with @IllinoisStateU and the YWCA McLean County, highlighting the economic importance of accessible child care in McLean County. wglt.org/local-news/2026-02-…

EDC and YWCA report lays out McLean County's child care crisis

The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council and YWCA McLean County are proposing significant public and private sector investment in affordable child care for the community, after a yearlong...

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B-N EDC@BNEDC
Jan 29
The summit is officially sold out. Thank you to everyone who registered. We look forward to tomorrow!
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B-N EDC@BNEDC
Jan 22
There’s still time to register for our upcoming event, and we’d love for you to join us. Check out the flyer for details and secure your spot today. We hope to see you there!
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