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Numerous infrastructure improvement projects are underway this season to advance community goals, including safety, sustainability, accessibility, equity, economic vitality, and quality of life in Bloomington. The City will provide regular public updates on a range of these improvements as they progress.
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The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males (CSBM) invites middle school- and high school-aged males to attend a one-day Black Male Youth Summit in Bloomington on Thursday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. via Zoom. “More Life” is the theme of the second annual summit. The summit, focused on African American and Latino males, is open to young men of all races and backgrounds.
Partnering to present the summit, the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) will excuse registered middle school and high school attendees from classes during the hours of the summit. Registration for the free event must be made by Tuesday, April 27 at www.bloomington.in.gov/csbm. City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) reports that some customers have not received their paper April bill for water, wastewater, stormwater, and sanitation in the mail. CBU is investigating the cause of the delay and will not charge any CBU customers a late fee this month.
 The Chamber is excited to see the progress made on Owen County State Bank's 3rd location in the greater Bloomington area! The groundbreaking at 4020 S Old State Road 37, Bloomington, Indiana, 47401, was a tribute to OCSB's mission of Growing With You. Bob Taylor, OCSB President/CEO, praised Smith Design and Strauser Construction in bringing the vision of OCSB to life. Construction is expected to be complete in September 2021. Owen County State Bank specializes in both personal and business banking - find out more at ocsbank.com.
 Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc., a registered investment advisor, announces that Theresa Claire, CFP ®, has joined the firm as a Financial Advisor and Director of Financial Education.
“Our mission to educate and empower our clients to feel comfortable spending, saving, giving, and living the life they want to live,” said John Hurlow, CPWA®, C(K)P®, AIF, Managing Partner of Hurlow Wealth Management Group. “Theresa shares this passion for helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals, and we’re thrilled to add her expertise to our talented team of advisors.” LIFEDesigns has started a membership with the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), which demonstrates a dedication to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), other employees, and people receiving services. Through this NADSP Membership, LIFEDesigns will take proactive steps to invest in staff development and allocate resources to elevate the status of DSPs, such as providing the tools needed for success in their work.
“DSP’s support our clients every day to help them achieve their goals” says Russell Bonanno, CEO of LIFEDesigns. “The lives of our clients didn’t stop with COVID-19, and neither did our team of professionals.” The City’s second Black Lives Matter street mural was approved April 13 by the Board of Public Works for installation on the north side of the downtown square. The first mural having been installed next to the Banneker Center last fall, the second will be painted on West Sixth Street between North College Avenue and North Walnut Street on Saturday, April 17, weather permitting (with a rain date scheduled for Saturday, May 1). The block will be closed to traffic and its parking spaces unavailable on the day of installation from 6 a.m until 8 p.m., while the sidewalks will remain open. Local businesses have been notified of the closure.
“The City is proud to welcome these murals to our public art landscape,” said Mayor John Hamilton. “Putting the words Black Lives Matter at the heart of our downtown matches up with values at the heart of this community: equity, inclusion, and justice. The words on the street will serve as a constant reminder to combat the persistence of racism and discrimination in Bloomington and beyond.” Serial entrepreneur Geng Wang had already built and sold two tech startups—Rent Jungle and Community Elf—before founding his current venture, Civic Champs in 2019. Having experienced early success, he decided to invest his next efforts in supporting something he had long believed in and practiced: volunteering.
“Startups are hard, and you're always going to have down moments,” CEO Wang said. “It’s certainly helpful if you believe in the mission in what you're building and you're excited at the prospect of building a really large company around that idea. Volunteering is something that almost everyone is like, ‘Oh yeah, I think that's a good idea.’ It's one of the few times that across racial, ethnic, political, and income lines, you have people actually rubbing shoulders with each other. There’s something special about that in terms of building empathy. Because if you don't meet other people, how are you ever going to build that type of empathy?” Bloomington Express Employment Professionals will host a Drive-In Job Fair from 2 PM to 6 PM, Wednesday, April 21st, said Timber Tucker, Express franchisee.
“We invite everyone in the community to stop by, see our office and learn more about what Express has to offer both job seekers and companies,” said Tucker. The event will include immediate interviews and job placements, movie snacks such as popcorn and candy, and a raffle for a Moviegoers Gift Basket, all from the comfort of a car! Applicants need to bring two forms of identification to complete the hiring process. The Bloomington Express Employment Professionals franchise serves the Bloomington and Monroe county areas with evaluation to hire and long-term careers in a variety of fields, including industrial, administrative, and professional! The Bloomington office, located at 333 E. Winslow Road, is currently accepting applications. West Gate Academy together with Premier Events have put together a fun and informative show for anyone planning a wedding or event this year!
The event will take place on May 1st, 2021. It will showcase the latest bridal and prom fashions, new idea, and an interactive panel discussion so all your questions can be answered. There will be spectacular runway fashion shows and displays from the area's most trusted wedding professionals. You'll find everything you need to make your wedding day into a dream day. All registrations and ticket sales will be transferred to a postponed date if necessary. All COVID-19 guidelines and precautions will be followed to ensure the safety of our guests and attendees! Brides and Grooms, feel free to invite your friends, parents, aunts, uncles, and anyone else involved in your special day! The Southern Indiana Wedding Expo will entertain anyone and everyone. We will have a bar, mancave, fashion show, games and so much more. The Expo will be held on Saturday, May 1st, 2021 from 12-4pm EST Click here for more details |
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