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After several years hiatus, the 2023 Women's History Month Luncheon will be back in person at the Monroe County Convention Center on Thursday, March 23rd, 2023.
The theme of this year's celebration is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories." This theme recognizes "women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling including print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs, podcasts, news, and social media." Stay tuned for more information on the event, and how to get your tickets! 2023 Women's History Month Recognition Awards - Nomination FormClick here to submit a nomination! The 2023 Solar, Energy Efficiency, & Lighting (SEEL) Program website is live and applications will open on January 18th. We are reaching out to invite your organization to learn more about participating in the 2023 program.
On Wednesday the 18th from 12-1, the City of Bloomington Department of Economic and Sustainable Development, in partnership with IFF, MPI Solar, and Hoosier Hills Credit Union will be holding a hybrid program information session in the McCloskey Conference Room at City Hall and on Zoom. Please register to attend the informational webinar in person or virtually here at: https://bton.in/rCV6a The 2023 SEEL program will provide energy efficiency and solar grants and technical assistance for up to forty nonprofits, community institutions, and small businesses to improve building performance and install solar. SEEL program support for participating organizations includes: Energy Efficiency Grants ● $3,000 Energy Efficiency Assessment - The energy assessment, performed by IFF, is valued at $3,000 and the cost of the assessment is sponsored by the City of Bloomington. ● $10,000 Matching Grant - The City of Bloomington will provide $10,000 grants as a cost share to help cover energy efficiency project costs. Additional utility rebates may be available depending on the facility and project type. Solar Grants ● $25,000 Grant & Solar Assessment- The City of Bloomington will provide $25,000 grants to help cover solar project costs. Solar assessments and installations will be completed by our program partner, MPI Solar, and organizations can utilize the 30% federal tax credit. To learn more about program eligibility and application deadlines, please visit bloomington.in.gov/sustainability/seel. The Mill, Bloomington’s nonprofit center for entrepreneurship, announced today the winner of the Crossroads Idea Competition, held December 14, 2022. Jamie Tagg, Associate Professor of Music, Audio Engineering and Sound Production at the IU Jacobs School of Music, won for his business concept Celadore, an innovative performance riser for cellists soloing with orchestras. Celadore will receive a $2,500 investment from Flywheel Fund, The Mill’s venture capital fund for startup companies.
"I am so excited to have won the Crossroads Idea Pitch Competition,” Tagg said. “I want to highlight and thank the team at The Mill for their support through events and individual consultations, as well as the partnership they have forged with the IU Innovation and Commercialization Office, offering a wide variety of educational resources and events to IU faculty startups. There is no question that these resources have set me and my company up for success as we move from a simple prototype to a commercially viable product and company!" Celadore is the world’s first acoustically optimized and modular cello podium. It harnesses the vibration of the cello’s endpin, focuses it into a resonant panel made of wood and carbon fiber, and makes the instrument louder and clearer for the audience and performer alike. The Monroe County YMCA is excited for the latest installment of MIDWEEK MOTIVATION at the Northwest Y on February 1! In this free lunchtime workshop, local business professionals can learn about the process of moving "from the dance floor to the balcony," shifting between being hands-on and having a big-picture perspective. Learn more online or RSVP by emailing Janet Stacy at [email protected].  The City of Bloomington’s Department of Economic and Sustainable Development is providing grant funding of up to $25,000 and technical assistance for organizations and small businesses to improve building efficiency and install solar through the 2023 Solar, Energy Efficiency, & Lighting (SEEL) Program. Nonprofits, community organizations, and small businesses are invited to apply beginning January 18.
Nonprofit organizations, schools, early childhood centers, libraries, healthcare facilities, grocery stores, and small businesses with under 500 full-time employees that own at least one facility that is at least 3,000 square feet within city limits are eligible to participate. If an organization rents its facility, the organization is eligible to participate with permission to participate in the program from the property owner. The SEEL program will offer two grant tracks for applicants in 2023- energy efficiency or solar grants. The energy efficiency grant track will provide matching grants of $10,000 for energy efficiency upgrades, as well as sponsor the cost of an energy assessment (valued at $3,000) to be performed by IFF. Eligible projects for energy efficiency grant funding include LED conversion or upgrades, ventilation and cooling upgrades (including HVAC), and water heater upgrades. Organizations completing solar projects will receive a solar feasibility assessment from the SEEL program partner, MPI Solar, and a $25,000 grant for an 8 kW minimum solar system installation or addition. We are excited about the launch of the 2023 INTAP program. What is INTAP?
INDIANA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (INTAP) INTAP is an annual program that helps small Indiana businesses complete growth and improvement projects by providing up to $15,000 in services from a qualified professional and technical vendor. This helps businesses secure the necessary skill set, qualifications, or technical expertise needed to execute a project. Read more: https://isbdc.org/tech-commercialization/ The application process is quickly approaching! There is an informational session on INTAP coming up on Thursday. You can find the training at the below link. You will need to register to attend to receive the zoom link. If you know of any other businesses that could benefit from this program, please have them sign up for this session. https://isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16097 Regency Multifamily is excited to announce the acquisition of Hadley Village, formerly Hadley Bend Apartments, in Bloomington, Indiana. The closing took place on Thursday, January 5th.
Hadley Village consists of 42 one and two-bedroom apartments featuring stainless steel appliances, an in-unit washer and dryer, a patio or balcony, wood-style flooring, and vaulted ceilings on second-floor apartments. A two-bedroom house is also located on the property. The leasing office will be located at Adams Village, another Regency Multifamily community, just a five-minute drive away. Residents at Hadley Village will also enjoy access to the ample list of community amenities at Adams Village, including a swimming pool, multi-sport game simulator, fitness center, dog park, and more. “Bloomington has always been a great market for us, and we are excited to be adding to our portfolio there,” said Teresa Kelnhofer, President and CEO of Regency Multifamily. “We look forward to welcoming our new residents and expanding our impact in the community.” For more information about Hadley Village, go to HadleyVillageBloomington.com.  Jim Murphy, President of CFC Properties. Cook Group announced today that Jim Murphy will be retiring from his role as president of CFC Properties in May 2023 after 35 years of service.
“We are grateful to Jim for his many years of service to Cook and to Bloomington,” said Pete Yonkman, president of Cook Group and Cook Medical. “Jim has played a critical role in many CFC projects. He saw each property, whether commercial or residential, as a chance to build community and belonging and extend Cook’s values to this part of the business. We wish him all the best in his next chapter.” Jim began his career in 1987 when he joined CFC as a construction manager. At that time, CFC was deeply involved with revitalization efforts in downtown Bloomington, including the renovation of Fountain Square and the Grant Street Inn. Jim excelled in this position and was named Vice President in 1991. Shortly thereafter in 1993, Jim was promoted to president. |
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