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More people are commuting greater distances to work in Bloomington-Normal every day, with some traveling 60 to 90 miles to work here – and about a quarter of Rivian’s workers driving an hour to work each day. That’s according to an analysis of cell phone location data and tracking from Rivian itself.
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There have been anecdotal reports of a housing shortage in Bloomington-Normal for years. Now, the Bloomington- Normal Economic Development Council has a new analysis that shows the shortage is significant and has grown since the last study done five years ago.
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The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council is looking for public input on a community rebranding initiative.
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The current job market continues to be a source of woe — and not workers — for area businesses.
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The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council plans to launch a branding campaign to attract employers and workers to the area.
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Restaurant and construction workers are in high demand in McLean County, and their wage growth shows it.
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Patrick Hoban, president and CEO of the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council, presented economic data Thursday during a BN By The Numbers event.
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The hiring boom McLean County employers predicted for this fall hasn't happened yet.
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The Normal Town Council on Monday gave the thumbs up to a plan to standardize economic incentives for companies locating in the area’s enterprise zone.
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The head of Bloomington-Normal's economic development arm said during a community briefing the economy is surging. Economic Development Council Director Patrick Hoban said during the quarterly BN By The Numbers event a labor shortage remains, but economic activity boomed as the pandemic eased..