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The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council helps businesses in McLean County grow and attracts new businesses to our community.

Normal, IL
Joined February 2014
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4 years
Our 2022 #BloomingtonNormal, #Illinois Housing Study is available for download at https://t.co/5dX1bE1Za6! Thank you to our friends at @AmerenIllinois, @McLeanCountyRPC, Mid-Illinois Realtors Association, and the @mcleancochamber for helping bring this study together.
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🎙️ New Episode of the Building BN Podcast! CEO @phoban sits down with Anatalio Ubalde, CEO and Founder of SizeUp, to discuss how big data can help small businesses compete, grow, and make smarter decisions.
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As we prepare for our One Voice trip to Washington, D.C., we’re excited to showcase the four projects we’ll be advocating for on behalf of our community.
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Great article by WGLT covering our CEO, @phoban's, presentation at last night's Bloomington City Council Committee of the Whole meeting. https://t.co/dXVTNo1hZ8
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The head of the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council says addressing residential needs is one key piece to realizing business growth in Bloomington.
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Building Spotlight! 23,000 SF (2020 construction) 34’–36’ ceiling heights 143,797 population within 10 miles View full listing on LOIS. https://t.co/JJUd8X1BSJ
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These were our 3 most-streamed #BuildingBN podcast episodes of 2025. #Podcast #econdev #McLeanCounty #bloomingtonnormal Listen Now🎧: https://t.co/ftpRQumvtv
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Amazing job by our Senior Community Development Manager, Nora Harrison, on leading this childcare study in collaboration with @IllinoisStateU and the YWCA McLean County, highlighting the economic importance of accessible child care in McLean County. https://t.co/v8ifEHjqll
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The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council and YWCA McLean County are proposing significant public and private sector investment in affordable child care for the community, after a yearlong...
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The summit is officially sold out. Thank you to everyone who registered. We look forward to tomorrow!
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2 months
There’s still time to register for our upcoming event, and we’d love for you to join us. Check out the flyer for details and secure your spot today. We hope to see you there!
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It’s not too late to register! Join us for our 4th Annual Real Estate Development Summit, featuring presentations on new state incentives, residential development outlook, an economic update, and the BNEDC 2026 Strategic Plan. Email courtney@bnedc.org to register!
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Congratulations to Kendel Knudson with Brain Balance on being awarded the $10,000 McLean County Commercial Lease Grant! Wishing you continued success and growth in our community.
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3 months
Join us for the 4th Annual Real Estate Development Summit on January 30, 2026, at the BW Signature Collection, Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center. Email courtney@bnedc.org to register!
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We’re excited to welcome Erika Nelsen Miller, Corporate Counsel with @StateFarm and Sheahon Zenger, President of @IL_Wesleyan. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!
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There’s a FREE “How to Start a Business” webinar on Wednesday, Dec 17th, 11 AM–12 PM. Register here:
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Join us for an upcoming event to start a new business or grow your existing business!
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3 months
Registration for One Voice 2026 is officially OPEN! Click the link below to fill out the registration form. https://t.co/a6KdhayOPc
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5 months
🎉 Episode 100! 🎉 We’re celebrating with our very first guest, John Hesse of @CarleHealth! CEO @phoban and John to reflect on 6+ years of growth, challenges, and success in Bloomington-Normal. Tune in! 🎧 https://t.co/6SrOxVwg7w
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Happy 3rd Work Anniversary to our Marketing and Attraction Manager, Courtney Schafer! We are grateful for your creativity, dedication, and all that you bring to the team. 🎉
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5 months
We’re excited to welcome Puneet Leekha, CEO of @ChestnutHealth, and Casey Peterson, Senior Business Development Executive at @AmerenCorp and former EDC employee, to our board! Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!
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Get to know @ClaycoInc and Lisa Dziekan in the newest #BuildingBN episode! Our CEO, @phoban chats with Lisa about growth, talent, and the projects shaping #Illinois. Tune in! 🎧 https://t.co/Np1GMkGkAl
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BN by the Numbers: Investors Only! Join us on Friday, Oct 31 | 11:30 am –1:30 pm at the Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center. Economic update, strategic planning, and lunch included! Email nora@bnedc.org to register! We hope to see you there!
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6 months
Your input matters! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. #workforcewednesday
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9 months
We want to hear from YOU! Take our 10–15 minute anonymous survey to help shape better solutions. Every voice matters. https://t.co/JpFFo1vkOm
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