​Bloom Magazine's annual publication Distinctively Bloomington will be available this year starting July 25. Distinctively Bloomington is B-town's high-quality ad book showcasing the best of Bloomington. It can be picked up at hotels, IU, the Visitors Center, and local shops and restaurants as a guide to the city—where to shop, which services to use, and what businesses to frequent.
Chamber members get a sneak peak of the cover!

​Indianapolis (June 26, 2023) – Schmidt Associates, an Indianapolis-based regional architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, proudly announces its prestigious win of the Green Building of the Year: New Construction award from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) East North Central Region.
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The USGBC ENC Region's Leadership Awards Program recognizes exceptional green buildings in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. On Thursday, June 22, a virtual awards ceremony celebrated the outstanding achievements in sustainable design and construction. Schmidt Associates emerged as the winner by showcasing their innovative use of modern technologies and strategies to overcome project challenges while pushing the boundaries of green design.

The award-winning project, the Indianapolis Public Library West Perry Branch, exemplifies Schmidt Associates' commitment to sustainability. Completed in 2021, this LEED-Gold certified building is a remarkable collaboration between Schmidt Associates and HBM Architects, based in Cleveland, Ohio. With a budget of $9.2 million and spanning 24,000 square feet, the West Perry Branch serves a growing middle-class population, as well as Burmese and Spanish-speaking patrons.

Calling all Middle Schoolers, Rising Freshman, & Parents!

Join us for a free event Wednesday, July 19 at 6:00pm led by experienced college advisors and learn:

• What to expect in high school
• How to maximize your H.S. experience
• Strategies to position yourself for scholarships
• Tips to start your high school career successfully
• How to navigate this transition as a family

Join us at 309 E. Winslow Road, Bloomington!

The NATAS Central Great Lakes Chapter presented WTIU Public Television with two regional Emmys at its awards ceremony on Saturday, June 17. WTIU’s travel series, Journey Indiana, won one award for best video essayist for a story about memory carvings.

WTIU’s children’s series The Friday Zone also earned an award in the children/youth/teen category for its episode “The Show Must Go On.”

The Central Great Lakes Emmy Awards recognize excellence in television among its members in Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
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Previously this year, WTIU and its sister station WFIU Public Radio have received 16 Society of Professional Journalist Awards from the Indiana Professional Chapter, nine Communicator Awards, three Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, and 10 Telly Awards. With the latest Emmy wins, the stations have earned a combined total of 40 awards this year.

Whether you own your own business or someone who plans for the future, asking your CPA the right questions gives you a powerful advantage. Keeping a list of current and future questions you want to discuss with your accountant will keep you prepared, more efficient to meet all your financial goals.

The following is a list of questions you might consider asking your CPA:
1. How does the legal structure of my business affect my taxes?
2. How can you help me grow my business?
3. How can I improve cash flow?
4. How much do you charge and how do you determine your fee?
5. What are red flags that alert the IRS?
6. When should I hire the first employee?
7. When do I need to start paying estimated taxes?
8. How long do I need to keep business records?
9. What is the value of my business?
10. When paying company bills, should I take advantage of early payment discounts or pay late and use the float?
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Depending on your situation, there are many additional questions you can ask your CPA. If interested in knowing more questions, email [email protected].