Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

B-N Community Cheers Amazon's Big Rivian Order

By Charlie Schlenker & Eric Stock • Sep 19, 2019

Rivian plant exterior — Eric Stock / WGLT

The Bloomington-Normal community was charged up Thursday after Amazon announced its 100,000-van purchase from Rivian—the largest order ever for electric delivery vehicles.

EDC President Sets Sights On Suburban Businesses

By Mary Cullen • Aug 22, 2019

The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council’s new CEO says his first plan of action is to work on business retention and expansion.

Economic Development Council Hires New Director

By Charlie Schlenker • Jul 12, 2019

Brandt Industries — Bloomington-Normal EDC

The Bloomington Normal Economic Development Council has picked the economic development manager from the Chicago suburb of Tinley Park to head the EDC.

Leaders Discuss State Of McLean County At Chamber Event

By Mary Cullen • Apr 30, 2019

Mike, Mark, and John — Mary Cullen / WGLT

Every year leaders across McLean County gather to discuss the State of the County. This year, the county celebrated Rivian and Brandt Industries for providing continued economic development.

EDC Hones In On CEO Search After Study

By Eric Stock • Apr 1, 2019

Mike O'Grady speaking at podium — Facebook/BN EDC

One of McLean County's main economic development firms will be looking to help diversify the workforce as it looks for a new leader.

EDC Cheers Bloomington's New Economic Development Office

By Eric Stock • Mar 12, 2019

Bloomington's move to create its own economic development department comes as welcome news to an agency that's working to bring more business to the community.

City To Cut CVB, BN Advantage Funding To Create Own Economic Development Department

By Breanna Grow • Feb 25, 2019

Bloomington plans to spend $200,000 less on funding for the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and BN Advantage next year.

One Voice Seeks Funds For 4 McLean County Projects

By Eric Stock • Feb 18, 2019

Economic developers in McLean County have created a wish list of four projects to seek federal funding.

Marshalls Plans Bloomington-Normal Store In 2019

By Eric Stock • Dec 20, 2018

The company that owns Marshalls department stores plans to open a location in Bloomington-Normal in fall 2019.