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The City has received no reports of employees’ having received a positive result of a COVID-19 viral test since the last public update on March 18. The last case of COVID-19 among City staff was announced Thursday, February 25.
Since the start of the pandemic, 72 positive COVID-19 viral test results have been reported by City workers, including those employed by the municipal corporations that operate the water utility (City of Bloomington Utilities), transit system (Bloomington Transit), and public housing (Bloomington Housing Authority). Sixteen total cases were reported during the eight months from March through October 2020. That monthly rate rose more than eight-fold in the single month of November to 17 cases, and rose another 29% in December (22 cases). January saw that monthly rate decline 41% to 13 positive cases. February saw a total of only four employee COVID-19 cases, representing a 69% decline from January’s monthly rate. No cases have been reported thus far in March. Data about COVID-19 cases among City employees, in the county, the state, and the nation is presented at this online dashboard. Other COVID-19-related updates and resources are assembled here. The City of Bloomington is committed to sharing information about how its operations and workforce are affected by this public health emergency, and will continue to provide weekly updates about confirmed cases among staff while protecting employees’ privacy.
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The Mill, Bloomington’s nonprofit center for entrepreneurship, announced today the start of the second cohort of Flywheel Fund, its member-managed capital fund for early-stage and high-potential startups. Flywheel Fund I launched in the summer of 2020. The first cohort of 11 members planned to make four investments of $25,000 in a year. By January 2021, the fund had exceeded expectations, investing $120,000 across five companies in less than six months. The second cohort has quadrupled membership to 50 investors and grown the investment fund to $640,000—an increase of over 500%.
“We’re seeing a lot of excitement around the opportunities in Indiana right now,” said Mill Executive Director Pat East. “When we launched Flywheel, we knew promising startups existed here. With critical investment at the right time, the opportunities for innovation and investment can increase exponentially. In five years, the startup and investment landscape in southern Indiana in particular is going to look very different. The snowball is starting to roll.”  German American Bank has announced its sponsorship of this year’s EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee. After sponsoring the inaugural event in 2020, German American Bank is excited to once again offer access to this nationwide challenge taking place April 1-15, 2021. The financial literacy course is available for students and their parents and features an essay scholarship contest open to high school students (ages 13-18). Those submitting an essay have the opportunity to win a college scholarship up to $10,000.
New this year, German American Bank will be awarding an additional $2,000 to winners within its market area. Four winners will be chosen, two in Indiana and two in Kentucky, with each to receive a $500 savings account. Bloomington has been named a Tree City of the World by the Arbor Day Foundation. Tree Cities of the World is a program founded by The Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to recognize cities around the globe that have committed to growing and maintaining their urban forest.
Bloomington has earned recognition in the Foundation's second year of the program, which requires that cities meet five program standards demonstrating a commitment to planting and conserving trees for a greener future. Bloomington's commitment to its urban forest was first acknowledged in 1984, when Bloomington became the first city in Indiana to receive Tree City USA designation from the Arbor Day Foundation. The designation requires that a city maintain a tree board or commission, a tree care ordinance, a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita (Bloomington's is more than $8.50 per capita), and an annual Arbor Day observance and proclamation. The city has successfully met all the criteria to retain its Tree City designation every year since 1984. Tracy Hutton, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Scheetz announced on March 23rd that Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized sales affiliate Lane Eisenhauer with the CENTURY 21 2020 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award. "The Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award is an integral part of our brand's commitment to excellence and recognizes Lane Eisenhauer's dedication to making each and every client interaction a positive one," said Michael Miedler, president and chief executive officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. The annual award is based on results from the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Survey (QSS) which is e-mailed to consumers immediately after the purchase or sale of a home. To earn the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award, an agent must receive completed customer surveys for at least 50 percent of their transactions surveyed from January 1 - December 31, with an average survey score of at least 95 percent or better for 2 consecutive years.
"Lane Eisenhauer provides clients with knowledge and advice related to their real estate transaction and offers them confidence during what may be the most significant purchase of a lifetime," said Tracy Hutton, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Scheetz. Lane Eisenhauer will receive a customized glass trophy, in addition to being recognized at the CENTURY 21 Global Conference. Tracy Hutton, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Scheetz is pleased to announce that in recognition of outstanding sales production and commitment to quality service, Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently honored Kristi Gibbs, sales associate with CENTURY 21 Scheetz with the 2020 CENTURY 21(r) President's Producer Award. The annual award is bestowed upon those CENTURY 21 System sales affiliates that earn the CENTURY 21 CENTURION(r) award and the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer award in the same calendar year.
The CENTURION Producer award honors CENTURY 21 System sales affiliates that earn $282,000 in sales production or 66 closed transaction sides within the calendar year. To earn the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award, a C21(r) sales affiliate must receive completed customer surveys for at least 50 percent of their transactions surveyed from January 1 - December 31, with an average survey score of at least 95 percentage or better for two consecutive years. "We are thrilled to recognize Kristi Gibbs's work for this momentous achievement," said Michael Miedler, president and chief executive officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. "This is an outstanding honor since only a small percentage of affiliated agents in the United States received this award for sales." Last year, Duke Energy’s Smart $aver Business programs provided nearly $60M in rebates to businesses that installed new energy efficient equipment.
Duke Energy recognizes that the last year has been challenging for many of our business customers. With those challenges, the need to manage and lower costs is more important than ever. This is why Duke Energy is introducing its Smart $aver for Business Program which has money available for businesses like yours. Duke Energy’s Smart $aver program is a rebate and incentive program designed to help put cash into the pockets of business owners in which Duke Energy will pay up to 75% of the installation costs for new high-performing, energy efficient equipment. Ready, set, match! If you are ready to explore the options for joining a board of directors this is your event.
The Bloomington Volunteer Network is hosting an online speed-networking session for interested individuals to meet and mingle with local nonprofit organizations recruiting for their board of directors. Pick a session that works for you. Both are from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 8th or Monday, April 12th. Each session will be limited to 10 recruiting organizations and 10 individuals. ServSafe Manager Training
The ServSafe program is the restaurant and food service industry's leading food safety training solution. Ivy Tech offers this course in two, half-day sessions. It is designed to meet the requirements to pass the certification exam for food handlers. Spring 2021 Course:
REGISTER ServSafe Flyer_April 2021 City Marks Third Week Without Report of Employee COVID-19 Case; Mayor Receives First Vaccine3/18/2021 The City has received no reports of employees’ having received a positive result of a COVID-19 viral test since the last public update on March 11. The last case of COVID-19 among City staff was announced Thursday, February 25.
Since the start of the pandemic, 72 positive COVID-19 viral test results have been reported by City workers, including those employed by the municipal corporations that operate the water utility (City of Bloomington Utilities), transit system (Bloomington Transit), and public housing (Bloomington Housing Authority). Sixteen total cases were reported during the eight months from March through October 2020. That monthly rate rose more than eight-fold in the single month of November to 17 cases, and rose another 29% in December (22 cases). January saw that monthly rate decline 41% to 13 positive cases. February saw a total of only four employee COVID-19 cases, representing a 69% decline from January’s monthly rate. No cases have been reported thus far in March. Data about COVID-19 cases among City employees, in the county, the state, and the nation is presented at this online dashboard. Other COVID-19-related updates and resources are assembled here. |
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