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The Bloomington City Council on Wednesday evening approved two five-year $5 million general obligation (G.O.) bonds to invest in important Bloomington infrastructure projects spread across the community.
The bonds are designed to fund several projects including sidewalks, side paths, bike lanes, and trails, as well as ADA ramps and energy savers like LED street lights. The City Council voted to set the priority order for various projects as outlined below. “I want to thank the members of City Council for their support of these bonds and their investment in Bloomington’s future,” said Mayor John Hamilton. “I look forward to working with Council as we undertake a wide range of projects that will make life better for a wide variety of Bloomington residents.”
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 The Shareholders of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NWBI) voted to elect Pablo Vegas to the Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Vegas will become the 12th member, following a vote at the Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
“The election of Mr. Vegas reflects the importance of continuously improving the experience and expertise of the board required to provide the necessary oversight of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. in an increasingly complex industry,” said Tim Fannin, lead director, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Board of Directors. “We look forward to the competencies, guidance and insights that Mr. Vegas will bring to the board.” Mr. Vegas serves as executive vice president, chief operating officer, and president of Utilities for NiSource, Inc., a utility company serving customers across six states. He has overall responsibility for NiSource’s gas and electric business segments, environmental and sustainability initiatives, federal government affairs, and regulatory functions. The City of Bloomington invites nonprofit organizations to apply for funding to support their efforts to bridge the digital divide and increase digital resources for residents. The Digital Equity Grants program will award $50,000 in funds to Bloomington-based nonprofits, with 2022 proposals accepted digitally Monday, May 2 through 5 p.m. on Friday, June 10 at bloomington.in.gov/digital-equity.
The program, now in its third year, began as part of Mayor John Hamilton’s Recover Forward (bloomington.in.gov/recoverforward) initiative to help Bloomington recover from the pandemic and economic collapse, and advance racial, economic, and climate justice. Beginning in 2022, the award funds have become a regular part of the Information and Technology Services Department’s annual general fund budget. This morning brought very exciting news: Catalent Pharma Solutions has formally signed an agreement to bring a $350 million expansion to Bloomington, including at least 1,000 new high-quality jobs paying a minimum of $32 per hour.
Thank you to the Bloomington City Council; City staff; and our partners, the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, members of the Economic Development Commission, representatives and staff at the County, and other local economic development partners. Each of them helped bring a brighter future to Bloomington by shaping and steering this opportunity. Catalent’s expansion along with the vitality of our region's other established life sciences manufacturers will support healthy growth for our whole community. This is an historic win for the people of Bloomington and the entire region. Mental Heal America of Monroe County Presents Mental Health Champions on Friday, May 13, 2022 at the Bloomington Convention Center. Tickets can be purchased online at www.mha-monroe.com.  City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has received the 2022 Education and Outreach Award from the Indiana Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management (INAFSM). Established in 2015, this award recognizes an outstanding program promoting the advancement of education regarding stormwater management. CBU was recognized specifically for its Residential Stormwater Grants Program.
CBU began the Residential Stormwater Grants (RSG) program in 2019 with $35,000 available during its first year. This amount has increased annually due to the overwhelming response from the community. People are noticing the effects of climate change – an increase of rainfall intensity and frequency interspersed with times of drought, leading to more drainage concerns such as loss of soil, shifting land, cracking foundations, water infiltration, and mold issues. “This program allows Bloomington residents to become active in mitigating the effects of climate change and working toward sustainability by protecting property and resources within our city,” said Mayor John Hamilton “This award shines a light on the good work of City of Bloomington Utilities and Bloomington residents.” On March 23, the Monroe County Public Library Board of Trustees confirmed the appointment of Grier Carson as Director of the Library, effective May 6. Carson follows Director Marilyn Wood, who will retire after ten years of accomplishments at the Library.
At the top of Wood’s list of achievements is the planning and construction of the forthcoming Southwest Branch Library. She has led every step of the planning process from gathering initial community input to site acquisition and the building’s design. The Branch is scheduled to open in early 2023. Although she’s sad that she won’t be present in an official capacity when the branch opens, Wood said “Planning for a new branch is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and that’s a legacy I’m really privileged to be a part of.” The City of Bloomington is excited to announce that the BUEA will be hosting an information session for BUEA Business Owners. They will be discussing what the BUEA is and how it can best serve you and your business through grants, scholarships, and tax benefits you all are eligible for. The Business Owner information session will take place on April 29th at 12:00 pm The Dimension Mill 642 N Madison St This is also a great opportunity to tour The Dimension Mill if you have not had the opportunity to do so yet and get to know other Zone business owners! The Excel Center Bloomington is holding a Community Resource Fair on Saturday, May 7th from 10am - 2pm. Tabling is free, and a table and two chairs can be provided for any organizations interested. This is event is open to the community, and of course it is also for the benefit of Excel Center students as they each work towards their high school diploma and their future college/career plans. Interested organizations can email [email protected] and can fill out this form: https://forms.gle/DZ6zgPoPdg8QT9ov9 Pfenninger Photography will be hosting an event Saturday June 4th at our studio in the College Mall next to Torrid. The event is a Daddy & Me Lunch w/ Mini Session, theme is Superhero. Tickets are on sale now, 10% of sales will go towards a local family whos mom is in need of an accessible vehicle for her to be more independent, she is battling with MS. Tickets include lunch for dad and child, 10 minute session with online gallery, and a special gift for dad. Event is from 11am-12:30pm. Email us to purchase tickets, limited spots available.
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