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 This Week at The Mill

Explore the top business and startup events in Bloomington (and beyond).

Innovation Week 2025

I-Week brings founders, investors, creatives, and civic leaders together to build, test, and launch what’s next. Through pitch competitions, hands-on workshops, and partner-driven events across Bloomington, ideas move off the page and into the world. This is where collisions turn into commitments, and inspiration turns into momentum

  • Where & When: Nov 4-7
  • Tuesday: HealthTech
  • Wednesday: GovTech & Defense
  • Thursday: AI
  • Friday: Arts & Community Block Party

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October 28, 2025

Trades District, Bloomington

Food Truck Tuesday

Who doesn't like food trucks? Taste the best of what Bloomington has to offer every Tuesday right here by The Mill in the Trades District.

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October 29, 2025

Downtown MCPL

Meet the Funders

Learn what local funders are looking for when giving money to nonprofits. Ask questions to grant maker representatives and panel experts.

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November 1, 2024

Waldron Auditorium, Bloomington

PARTNER EVENT: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Our friends at Constellation Stage + Screen invite you to join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the whole Peanuts gang in the heartwarming and hilarious musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Shows run from November 1st to the 16th!

Futurecast

November 4, 2025

Ivy tech Bloomington, Shreve Hall

Futurecast: Economic Outlook

Join economic experts from IU as they provide their economic outlook for the coming year.

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November 4, 2025

Paragraph Venture Studio, Bloomington

IU Affiliation Networking and Fireside Chat

IU Ventures, with Flywheel Fund, The Mill, and Paragraph Venture Studio, is hosting a Networking + Fireside Chat for IU-affiliated founders, funders (angel investors & VCs), service providers, and others interested in the IU Founders & Funders Network. Connect, network, and hear a fireside chat with IU founders.

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November 4, 2025

Trades District, Bloomington

Innovation Week: HealthTech

Advancing care through science, innovation, and collaboration.

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November 5, 2025

Trades District, Bloomington

Innovation Week: GovTech

Exploring how technology strengthens communities and national security.

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November 6, 2025

Trades District, Bloomington

Innovation Week: Artificial Intelligence

Examining how AI transforms industries, creativity, and everyday life.

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November 7, 2025

Trades District, Bloomington

Innovation Week: Arts & Community

Celebrating Bloomington’s makers, artists, and cultural innovators. The Block Party starts at 5 PM.

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November 7, 2025

The Mill, Bloomington

Founders Friday - Special Addition

Join us at The Mill during Innovation Week to connect with fellow remote workers, enjoy a great meal, and build community! Lunch will be from Qdoba at 11am.

foodtruck

November 11, 2025

Trades District, Bloomington

Food Truck Tuesday

Who doesn't like food trucks? Taste the best of what Bloomington has to offer every Tuesday right here by The Mill in the Trades District.

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November 13, 2025

The Biltwell Event Center, Indianapolis

Midwest AI Summit

Listen to AI experts' practical insights, bring questions and challenges for AI engineers, and network.

Upcoming Events

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Bloomington Bluegrass Festival

May 3

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First Mondays

May 5 | 9 am | with Gabels Bagels

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Cinco de Mayo Lunch

May 5 | 12 pm | with Qdoba

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Brown Bag Lunch

May 9 | 12 pm

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Cosmic Songwriter Music Festival

May 14 - 17

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Founders Network Breakfast

May 15 | 9 am

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