On Thursday, May 30th,  2024, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce hosted the highly anticipated Showcase Bloomington, proudly presented by our esteemed partner, First Financial Bank at Switchyard Park!
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Showcase Bloomington, formerly known as PrimeTime, is a vibrant celebration of the very heart and soul of our community. This exuberant festival brings together the best of Bloomington's food, music, and entrepreneurial spirit, creating an electrifying atmosphere where local culture and business thrive. Check out the photos from the event below!

​Photos provided by: Paul Baechtold Photography and Chamber Members

On Friday, May 17th, 2024, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce's Bloomington Women in Leadership group participated in community volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County. Check out the photos from the event below!

Photos provided by: Shawn Keller Photography

The Valor Awards recognized the following individuals: (* Winner of sector)

Law Enforcement
- Trooper Ben Burris – Indiana State Police Department
- Cpl. Deandre Moxley – Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
- Officer Jeff Raybould – Bloomington Police Department*
- Deputy Chief George Robinson – Ellettsville Police Department
- Officer Ryan Skaggs – Indiana University Police Department

Fire Department
- Battalion Chief Clay Edwards – Monroe Fire Protection District
- Capt. Kenny Hinkle – City of Bloomington Fire Department
- Capt. Matthew Siebott – Ellettsville Fire Department*

Dispatch
- Jarrod Bailey – Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatch Center*

Correctional Center
- Sgt. Paul Patton – Monroe County Sheriff’s Office*

Nominations were submitted from each department based on the three criteria of Leadership, Excellence, and Valor.

The Exchange Club of Northside Bloomington also awarded Captain Jeff Hacker with the David Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award, an award presented to deserving firefighters based on integrity, professionalism, and demonstrated commitment to the service of their community, and their department.

Photos from the event can be found below! 
(Photos provided by The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and Bloomington Photobooth Company)

As part of the Chamber’s and the Exchange Club’s commitment to community, we partnered with Back the Line Monroe County to raise funding at this event. This organization is a 501(c)3 local non-profit organization that offers support to Monroe County's first responders and their families at times when tragedy strikes. Back the Line offers immediate monetary and emotional support to the surviving families of a fallen or disabled Monroe County first responder. This organization actively supports first responders’ mental health and morale during the year by providing access to peer support, chaplain services, social workers, grief counseling, and incident debriefings. 

Without the continuous support of our sponsors, this event could not have been possible! Thank you to Presenting Sponsors Old National Bank, and Weddle Brothers Construction Company. As well as Sound Management's B97 and Hoosier Country 105.1, Baugh Fine Print & Mailing, Bloomington Photobooth Company, Cook Medical, Forthphaze Technologies, Nature's Way, CFC Properties, Duke Energy, German American Bank, and Simtra BioPharma Solutions. We also want to thank the businesses that purchased a table specifically for the first responders and their families including Boston Scientific, F.C. Tucker Realtors, Simtra BioPharma Solutions, The Mill, and Uptown Cafe.

​Listen in as DJ Tony Kale of WCLS 97.7 talks with Ed Roe, Program Director of College Internship Program. College Internship Program or CIP provides transition services to young adults, aged 18-26, who have been diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, or another Learning Difference. CIP’s goal for their students is for them to never need them again, CIP’s Bloomington location has been around for 6 years! If you are interested in learning more or getting involved visit their website at cipworldwide.org

​Congratulations to Metal Works Brewing Company on their Ribbon Cutting celebration. Under new management Metal Works Brewing Company owner Adam Sulinski, Chef Tim Lukasik, and brewer Jon Patrick are a dynamic team. With a fresh, fun, and family atmosphere; come visit your new neighborhood hangout!

​Listen in as DJ Tony Kale of WCLS 97.7 talks with Judi Epp of Spencer Pride Inc. Spencer Pride's mission is to improve the quality of life for rural LGTQ+ people in south central Indiana. They operate the Spencer Pride commUnity center (and retail shop!), host annual events like the Spencer Pride Festival and groups like Iris Youth Group and offer a variety of free health & wellness services. They are focused on building community in every way that they can! If you are interested in learning more about Spencer Pride Inc visit their website at www. spencerpride.org.