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Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG) opens its 15th BRU Burger Bar location today in Bloomington, Indiana, near the campus of Indiana University.
The newest BRU is on the first floor of The Annex of Bloomington at 3rd Street and Grant Street and features interior seating for over 130 guests with comfortable, contemporary décor including Bloomington artwork and classic photos. The family-friendly, high-energy restaurant serves lunch and dinner, seven days a week in an environment everyone can enjoy. Guests can also dine on the covered outdoor patio space with a retractable roof and seating for over 25 guests. BRU’s menu features an array of signature burgers, classic sandwiches, appetizers, beer-battered onion rings, and French fries served with housemade ketchup. BRU also offers several vegetarian options. An extensive drink menu offers guests everything from hand-dipped milkshakes to handcrafted cocktails. A plentiful selection of locally brewed beer is on tap as well as wine and other spirits. In addition to supporting local breweries, BRU supports many local farms sourcing the freshest ingredients for its menu offerings.
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Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is offering a short-term Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification preparation class. The course starts March 1 through April 19 and will be held virtually on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The course is intended for individuals who wish to obtain a PMP credential from Project Management Institute (PMI®). Prior to taking the PMP exam, PMI requires proof at least three years of project management experience and 35 contact hours of project management education. However, the course is open to anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of project management. PMP® certification is a way to build skills and knowledge that are transferable between industries, market segments, and geographic locations. This is an opportunity to boost career and earning potential. Short term training classes like PMP® are hosted by Ivy+ Career Link workforce training. This program takes the employee-employer relationship to a new level with opportunities to skill-up existing employees. Whether you are a small business, a start-up, or an enterprise level company, Ivy Tech will work with you to provide targeted professional development to help employees in your organization do their best work. For cost information and registration, visit www.ivytech.edu/bloomington/careerlink.  Paid.care, a leading tech-forward home care agency, is thrilled to announce the successful closure of its pre-seed funding round, thanks to a strategic investment from Elevate Ventures totaling $30,000. This funding injection marks a significant milestone in Paid.care's mission to revolutionize the caregiving landscape by empowering family caregivers to receive training and compensation for their invaluable services.
With this investment, Paid.care is poised to develop a groundbreaking solution aimed at assisting family caregivers in becoming primary caregivers for aging or disabled family members. This innovative platform will provide comprehensive training resources, streamline caregiver certification processes, and facilitate seamless payment mechanisms, ultimately empowering caregivers to fulfill their roles effectively while ensuring financial stability. "We are incredibly grateful for the support and confidence shown by Elevate Ventures," said JR Ricker, Founder and CEO of Paid.care. "This investment will enable us to accelerate the development of a solution that addresses the critical needs of family caregivers, empowering them to provide high-quality care while also recognizing the value of their dedication and commitment." Paid.care looks forward to leveraging this funding to accelerate the development and launch of its groundbreaking solution, thereby empowering family caregivers and enhancing the overall quality of care provided to vulnerable populations.  The National Society for Arts and Letters along with FAR Center for Contemporary Art presents the 2024 Visual Arts Competition + Exhibition!
Join us Friday March 1st for the Award Reception at 5:30 pm and see the exhibition during March’s Gallery Walk in our 505 Theater from 5pm - 8pm. Exhibition will be on view February 28 - March 7 during our open hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 5pm. FREE + Open to the public. Food and drink for sale. www.thefar.org The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County (CFBMC) is pleased to announce that 18 local nonprofits are participating in its latest initiative to create or grow existing endowments through June 30, 2025.
Each participating nonprofit that reaches its fundraising goal will receive a dollar-for-dollar match to grow an existing endowment or establish a new endowed fund at the Community Foundation. Participating nonprofits include:
On March 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, "Pauli Murray: I've Come Full Circle," will be presented at the Monroe County History Center and is brought to you by Resilience Productions. Resilience Productions presents a new Remarkable Women production, written by Gladys DeVane in collaboration with and directed by Danielle Bruce. With a gifted mind and unrelenting determination, that is how Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray met every one of life’s obstacles. Take a glimpse into the life of this 20th-century trailblazer, gifted scholar, visionary writer, and fearless champion of truth and justice. Doors open at 5:30 pm on March 22nd and 23rd, and 2:30 pm on March 24th. More information and tickets may be purchased at monroehistory.org/events-calendar.  The Mill, Bloomington’s nonprofit center for entrepreneurship, announced that it will be piloting a new accelerator program in the Uplands Region. Indiana Uplands Accelerator is a transformative initiative aimed at igniting the entrepreneurial spirit and fostering economic development within the Uplands Region. This region, encompassing counties like Monroe, Dubois, Washington, Owen, Brown, and Lawrence, boasts untapped potential in terms of innovation and economic growth. The ultimate vision is to create an ecosystem where startups and scalable businesses thrive, leveraging the unique resources and
talents of the region. “There is so much hidden talent across the Uplands Region,” said Andy Lehman, Head of Accelerator Programming at The Mill. “We want to be a resource and support as they are building their business and driving economic development in their counties. It’s exciting to be building out this network of support amongst the Uplands Region.”  “The funniest play I have ever seen on Broadway or anywhere else!” – WABC-TV
This spring, Constellation is thrilled to bring Bloomington the regional professional premiere of the Broadway hit The Play That Goes Wrong. Directed by Constellation Artistic Director Chad Rabinovitz, who recently made his Off-Broadway directorial debut, The Play That Goes Wrong is running March 21 - April 7 at the Waldron Auditorium in downtown Bloomington. Monty Python meets Noises Off in this slapstick farce! Welcome to the opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s comic gold that is sure to bring down the house. Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington received $23,050 from Ivy Tech Foundation’s Women in Philanthropy, Circle of Ivy, to fund seven projects through the academic year. Circle of Ivy raised more than $200,000 to fund projects at Ivy Tech campuses across the state.
Circle of Ivy raises funds to diminish barriers to higher education for Ivy Tech students. Women’s philanthropy at Ivy Tech has a statewide reach with a focus on campus needs and projects that positively impact students. Ivy Tech Bloomington received funding that will be invested in students, support services, technology, and travel. Cancer Support Community has partnered with the Bloomington Watercolor Society to celebrate and promote art in our community. The gallery will March 5 - April 26 on Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.  |
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