Ambition in Bloom: Seeing the Real Story Behind Bloomington’s Growth
Earlier this year, I wrote about rekindling the spirit of ambition that has always propelled...
Bloomington Looks Like It’s Booming. The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
Walk around downtown Bloomington on any given weekend and it’s easy to believe our community is in...
Meet Eli Serrano: The Builder Behind Ideas, Apps, and Opportunities
It’s 7:30 p.m. on a Tuesday evening at The Mill, and most of the lights are off—except one. Inside...
Catch Flights, Not Fatigue: How Jetlag Rescue Blends Science and Wellness
Innovation doesn’t always begin in a lab. Sometimes, it starts in an airport.
Future Wonder: Innovation with Intention
When Simon Beverton lost his corporate bank job in 2016, he didn’t move to a bigger city or join...
Innovation Stories: How Upland Brewed Community for Innovation Week
Some collaborations start with a handshake. This one started with a pint.
From Legacy to Launch Pad: Why Innovation Week Matters for Bloomington's Future
Eight months ago, I described Bloomington at a crossroads, calling for the same bold ambition that...
From Bloomington to the Edge: Ned Bingham's Journey with Broccoli
Some founders chase hype. Ned Bingham picks the hard problems and builds patiently. With Broccoli,...
Startup Summer 2025: Fuels founders, forges futures in Bloomington with Demo Day July 31
In a year of transformation for Bloomington’s economic development strategy, Startup Summer 2025...
Bloomington Economy Insights: BEDC's Annual Event and What It Means for The Mill
On June 18, four members of our Mill team, including CEO John Fernandez (CEO), joined Bloomington’s...