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The Trades District

Work, Create, and Thrive in Bloomington's Innovation Hub

The Trades District is Bloomington’s certified tech park and innovation district, transforming a historic industrial corridor into a vibrant hub for startups, researchers, and civic partners. Anchored by collaboration between Indiana University, The Mill, and the City of Bloomington, the district fuels economic growth, talent retention, and place-based innovation through modern infrastructure, entrepreneurial support, and a deep sense of place.

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Strategic Partnerships

The Trades District is built on a strong collaborative foundation involving:

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The Mill

Bloomington’s center for entrepreneurship and innovation, The Mill is a renovated historic building offering coworking space, offices, and programming for startups, remote workers, and small teams. It’s home to pitch nights, workshops, and a vibrant network of innovators driving the city’s tech and creative economy.

The Forge

Opening January 2025, The Forge is a Class-A office building purpose-built for tech, research, and high-growth companies. With flexible suites, shared conference space, rooftop amenities, and sustainable design, it’s the Trades District’s flagship for collaboration and scaling big ideas.

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The Kiln

A mixed-use development combining modern office and commercial space with historic character. The Kiln brings together entrepreneurs, creatives, and service providers in an accessible, walkable setting, strengthening the district’s live-work-play environment.

Showers Admin Building

A beautifully preserved piece of Bloomington’s industrial past, now reimagined for today’s economy. The Showers Admin Building offers unique office and commercial space in the heart of the Trades District, blending architectural heritage with modern functio.n

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Parking Garage

More than just parking, this facility includes ground-floor commercial space to keep the district active and connected. Conveniently located for tenants, visitors, and eventgoers, it supports the Trades District’s walkable, people-first design.

The Sci-Tech Corridor

The Trades District sits in the center of an 84-mile “Deep Tech Corridor,” connecting world-class research, industry, and innovation resources. Just steps from Indiana University’s Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering and the Big Red supercomputer, and a short drive from NSWC Crane—the world’s third-largest naval installation—the district offers unmatched proximity to talent, technology, and opportunity. Positioned outside the congestion of larger metros, it delivers all the advantages of a major innovation hub with the accessibility and quality of life that make Bloomington an ideal place to live and work

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