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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..
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Human service providers not only better the lives of individuals and families, but have significant economic benefits for McLean County. That’s the finding of a new report conducted by Illinois Partners for Human Service and the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council.
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Rivian continues to ramp up hiring as the start of production approaches in June. The electric vehicle maker will begin manufacturing vans, trucks, and…
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Economic developers did not go to Washington, D.C. to make their case for federal dollars this year. They did it virtually because of the pandemic.The…
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McLean County's retooled COVID relief program has approved its first round of business loans.The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council (EDC) is…
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The pandemic has hurt many small businesses, but it's been especially tough for those that rely mostly on foot traffic. The pandemic has forced many…
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The COVID-19 pandemic's blow to the labor force might not be as devastating to the Bloomington-Normal area as originally feared.Patrick Hoban, president…
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New data show the Bloomington-Normal economy continues to bounce back from the pandemic in spots.After big drops in retail sales during the spring, the…