 This year marks the third year of the Valor Awards, a distinguished ceremony brought to you by the Exchange Club of Northside Bloomington in partnership with the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. The ceremony is dedicated to honoring the bravery and selflessness of our first responders. Set to spotlight these everyday heroes, the Valor Awards will recognize one individual from each sector for their exemplary service. The event, proudly presented by Simtra BioPharma Solutions, will unfold at Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington’s Shreve Hall on Thursday, May 14th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Nominations were solicited from Monroe County entities in four categories: law enforcement, fire, correctional center, and dispatch, with an outside selection committee tasked with reviewing submissions. The winners of each category will be announced during the awards presentation. The following individuals have been nominated in recognition for their outstanding service:
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Hello, Chamber friends. This is Eric Spoonmore, President and CEO of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, and I’m excited to share with you this month's Chamber Insider Update. Thanks for watching, and from all of us at the Chamber, thank you for all that you do to support our community and the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. Special thank you to Wes Lasher with The Production House for his time and talent to create this video for us! (http://www.facebook.com/ProductionHouseVideo/) PRESS RELEASE: Greater Bloomington Chamber Launches Bloomington Rainbow Leadership Network3/23/2026  The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of the Bloomington Rainbow Leadership Network, a new Chamber-affiliated initiative designed to support LGBTQ+ professionals, business owners, and allies while strengthening Bloomington’s economic and leadership landscape. Founded in 2025 and launching publicly in 2026, the Rainbow Network was shaped by direct community input from local professionals, employers, nonprofit leaders, and small business owners. The initiative responds to a clear desire for intentional leadership development, professional connection, and employer engagement within Monroe County’s LGBTQ+ community. “The Bloomington Rainbow Leadership Network reflects our belief that strong communities are built on strong leadership and meaningful connection,” said Eric Spoonmore, President & CEO of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. “By supporting LGBTQ+ professionals and fostering collaboration with employers, we are investing in talent retention, workforce development, and the long-term vitality of Bloomington’s business community.”  Bloomington Rainbow Leadership Network Steering Committee 2026 | Back Row: Lisa Wilson, Martha Nally, Jen Hurtubise, Zachary Clarida-Eplear, Travis Vencel, Kaytee Lorentzen | Front Row: Matthew Avery, Sarah Perfetti | Not Pictured: Melanie Davis, Brian Thompson Click the video to watch the latest episode of Chamber Insider Update.
Hello, Chamber friends. This is Eric Spoonmore, President and CEO of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, and I’m excited to share with you this month's Chamber Insider Update. Thanks for watching, and from all of us at the Chamber, thank you for all that you do to support our community and the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. Special thank you to Wes Lasher with The Production House for his time and talent to create this video for us! (http://www.facebook.com/ProductionHouseVideo/) NOTE: This news article featuring the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce's President & CEO, Eric Spoonmore, was originally published by Dave Askins from B Square Bulletin on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026.  A rate case field hearing is held in Bloomington city council chambers on the proposed rate increase for drinking water rates for City of Bloomington Utilities customers. (Dave Askins, Feb. 25, 2026) Drinking water rates for City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) customers will be going up for all classes of customers, with an order expected later this summer.
That’s been known since late June last year, when CBU was holding discussions with Indiana University and Washington Township to develop the proposal. IU and the township had formally opposed CBU’s rate increase four years ago, which is why CBU had to have meetings with those two big customers this time around. IU and IU Health are also formally opposing the current increase. After Bloomington’s utilities service board adopted the proposed rate increase in early September, it was submitted to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) for review. The IRUC docket for the case is a convenient online repository for all the filings as well as a schedule of important events, like the evidentiary hearing, to be held on April 30. Click the video to watch the latest episode of Chamber Insider Update.
Hello, Chamber friends. This is Eric Spoonmore, President and CEO of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, and I’m excited to share with you this month's Chamber Insider Update. Thanks for watching, and from all of us at the Chamber, thank you for all that you do to support our community and the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. Special thank you to Wes Lasher with The Production House for his time and talent to create this video for us! (http://www.facebook.com/ProductionHouseVideo/) NOTE: This news article featuring the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce was originally published by Janis Reeser from The Herald-Times on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026. The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is launching a new health insurance option for its members.
The program, ChamberCare, is designed for small and mid-sized businesses and is available exclusively to chamber members. It offers competitive pricing, statewide provider access and enhanced customer service features, according to a community announcement. ChamberCare is a multiple employer welfare arrangement, or MEWA, available to businesses with two to 50 employees. It offers expedited claims, low-cost medications, affordable outpatient procedures and access to every major hospital and health system in Indiana through the TruConnect provider network.  The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a new partnership with the Indiana Chamber, the Indy Chamber, and SIHO Insurance Services to bring ChamberCare, a high-value health plan designed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses, to employers in the Bloomington community. Available exclusively to members of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, ChamberCare provides competitive pricing, expansive statewide provider access, and enhanced customer service features aimed at addressing one of the most persistent challenges facing small businesses: affordable, high-quality healthcare coverage.
ChamberCare is a MEWA (multiple employer welfare arrangement) available to employers with 2–50 employees, offering advantages such as expedited claims, zero- or low-cost medications, more affordable outpatient procedures, and access to every major hospital and health system in Indiana through the TruConnect provider network. Many employers are already receiving quotes up to 20% lower than comparable competitor rates. “Providing affordable, high-quality healthcare options has been an important initiative for us, and our recent member survey made clear that this was a top priority for local employers,” said Eric Spoonmore, President & CEO of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. “We heard our members and we delivered—ChamberCare is a meaningful solution that supports small businesses, strengthens our workforce, and helps companies attract and retain talent.” Click the video to watch the latest episode of Chamber Insider Update.
Hello, Chamber friends. This is Eric Spoonmore, President and CEO of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, and I’m excited to share with you this month's Chamber Insider Update. Thanks for watching, and from all of us at the Chamber, thank you for all that you do to support our community and the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. Special thank you to Wes Lasher with The Production House for his time and talent to create this video for us! (http://www.facebook.com/ProductionHouseVideo/) Click the video to watch the latest episode of Chamber Insider Update.
Hello, Chamber friends. This is Eric Spoonmore, President and CEO of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, and I’m excited to share with you this month's Chamber Insider Update. Thanks for watching, and from all of us at the Chamber, thank you for all that you do to support our community and the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. Special thank you to Wes Lasher with The Production House for his time and talent to create this video for us! (http://www.facebook.com/ProductionHouseVideo/) |
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