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The City of Bloomington’s Commission on the Status of Black Males (CSBM) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Black Leaders of Tomorrow Award. This prestigious award honors two exceptional African American individuals—one male-identifying and one female-identifying—across two categories: high school students and adults aged 30 or younger.
The awards will be presented at the annual Black History Month Gala Celebration in February, highlighting the achievements of those who have made a positive, meaningful impact in the Bloomington community through leadership, academics, and community involvement.
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Constellation Stage & Screen, in collaboration with Indiana University and the At First Sight New Play Festival, is thrilled to invite theater professionals and organizational partners to Industry Night, a dynamic evening of connection, creativity, and celebration. This special event takes place on Wednesday, January 29th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, at the John Waldron Arts Center, located at 122 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN.
Raise the Curtain on Regional Talent This event is designed to bring together the vibrant theater community in a relaxed and engaging setting. Featuring complimentary refreshments and exclusive performances, Industry Night offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow artists, producers, and creatives shaping the regional arts landscape.  The City of Bloomington Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) invites residents to apply for City funding to improve their neighborhoods. Applications for funding through three types of neighborhood grants described below are now available for the 2025 application cycle.
Neighborhood Improvement Grant The Neighborhood Improvement Grant empowers neighborhood groups to address their specific concerns and special needs by funding resident-driven projects with a broad neighborhood-wide benefit. In 2025, the City expects to award approximately $30,000 in grant funding. Common projects include:
 Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) is pleased to announce the addition of Stefan Welsh to lead its new multi-layered microelectronics (ME) initiative. Welsh began his role on January 13 as the Program Director for Rural Indiana Workforce Development for Microelectronics initiative.
ROI was awarded a contract late last year through the Department of Defense (DoD)’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program. ROI’s ME initiative supports the goals of the National Imperative for Industrial Skills (NIIS) initiative to promote the prestige of manufacturing and industrial careers, accelerate training development pipelines, and elevate U.S. manufacturing to world-leading status. “This initiative underscores ROI’s unwavering commitment to delivering innovative, regionally relevant, and demand-driven strategies to the Indiana Uplands that address the evolving needs of our workforce and key industry clusters,” said ROI President and CEO Tina Peterson. “By aligning education, training, and economic development with the specific demands of our region, we are equipping businesses and communities with the tools needed to thrive in a competitive landscape. This new initiative, and the addition of Stefan to our team, not only reinforces our dedication to fostering opportunity and prosperity but also positions the Indiana Uplands to drive innovative solutions to fuel regional and statewide growth.”
Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, and IU Health is always looking at new ways to support and uplift them as they provide the highly-skilled and compassionate care their patients deserve.
One of the more recent innovations within the IU Health South Region is a new device placed on all inpatient beds to assist with the common, yet time-consuming and potentially straining, task of moving a patient up in their bed. “Every nurse who’s worked with hospitalized patients knows how important it is to ensure their patients are positioned correctly in their bed, for both their comfort and ease of care,” said IU Health Bloomington Chief Nursing Officer Cynthia Herrington, DNP, FNP, RN, NE-BC. “The Hercules Patient Repositioner allows a single caregiver to move a patient with the simple push of a button, helping reduce the risk of team member injuries and improving overall patient comfort and experience.” Parks and Recreation is seeking applications from local farmers and growers who would like to sell their products at the Bloomington Community Farmers' Market during the 2025 season, and from businesses and individuals who would like to set up food and beverage artisan stands or food truck/push cart vending stands, at the Saturday Market.
Priority consideration is given to applications received by Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. Apply for a farm vendor space and pay the $20 application fee with a credit card. Apply for a farm vendor space and pay the $20 application fee with a check. Apply for a food and beverage artisan stand or food truck space. To request a paper application, or to request application materials in an alternate format, call 812-349-3738. The City of Bloomington has been recognized by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) as a 2024 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer. This national program recognizes Bloomington’s continuing efforts to close the digital divide. First launched in 2016, Digital Inclusion Trailblazers is a public inventory of local government initiatives promoting digital literacy and broadband access for underserved residents. The City was commended for its continuing efforts to bridge the digital divide, including conducting a scientific survey on broadband equity, developing a Digital Equity (DE) Strategic Plan, establishing a DE Grants Fund for nonprofit organizations, DE staffing, and efforts to make high speed broadband more available and affordable.
Recognizing the array of interests and unique barriers of its community members, Bloomington, joins a record number of Digital Inclusion Trailblazers this year. NDIA awarded a total of 60 awardees representing municipal, county, and regional governments, paving the way for digitally inclusive communities across the US. “Creating an equitable community means ensuring every resident has the tools and access they need to succeed, including in the digital realm,” says Mayor Kerry Thomson. “From helping children access remote learning to supporting job seekers and ensuring older adults stay connected, these efforts touch every aspect of our community’s well-being. We are incredibly grateful for the partnerships and community support that have been vital to this progress and make this work possible. This recognition from NDIA affirms we’re on the right path.” For 40 years, The AME Group has been at the forefront of managed services, empowering businesses like yours to thrive in an ever-evolving technological and threat landscape. One way we are commemorating this milestone is to learn more about our client’s business challenges. You may have participated in the survey asking, “What will impact your business in 2025?” The survey results lead us to offer support beyond technology. Please join me in-person for the 2025 Business Symposium: Addressing Top Business Concerns. We look forward to seeing you there and continuing to support your business success! Please register soon as space is limited. https://www.theamegroup.com/2025-business-symposium/  With funding support from Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI), classes will cover social media marketing and Photoshop The Center for Lifelong Learning at Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is offering digital skills training in downtown Bedford, Ind. at the StoneGate Arts & Education Center. With funding support from a Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) Digital Towns grant, costs for the classes are reduced to $25.
These low-cost skills trainings are open to the public and aim to provide the chance for individuals, small businesses, and local organizations to strengthen their digital and creative skillsets. Upon being nominated by Chick-fil-A Bloomington East’s franchise owner, Wes Key, Wheeler Mission—Bloomington submitted a grant application to be considered for Chick-fil-A’s annual True Inspiration Award program earlier in 2024.
As part of the Midwest region, comprised of eleven states, Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s grant application was one of literally thousands considered for this coveted award, and was ultimately chosen as one of five Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award finalists, thus receiving a $30,000 grant award for Wheeler Mission’s services and programs in Bloomington, Indiana. From Brent Fielder, Vice President of Global Impact at Chick-fil-A, "Chick-fil-A is honored to invest in the impactful work of these incredible organizations that are creating meaningful change in their local communities," said Brent Fielder, Vice President of Global Impact for Chick-fil-A, Inc. "From fighting hunger and providing educational opportunities to fostering environmental stewardship, these nonprofits are shining examples of what it means to care for others and have a positive influence on the world. We are inspired by their work and grateful to partner with them on this journey." |
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