Elect Connect is the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce’s nonpartisan candidate engagement series, designed to connect the business community and residents directly with individuals seeking public office. This year’s event—held in partnership with Amplify Bloomington, the Indiana Uplands Realtor Association®, and BASCI—focused on candidates in the Monroe County Board of Commissioners Democratic primary race for the District 1 seat. This event was held on Tuesday, April 21st at Constellation Stage & Screen's Waldron Arts Center.

Through a combination of a moderated forum and open networking, Elect Connect creates space for meaningful, face-to-face conversations on the issues shaping our community, including housing, infrastructure, economic growth, and quality of place. The event was moderated by John Fernandez, CEO of Amplify Bloomington, and is designed to move beyond campaign messaging and foster real dialogue between candidates and the community.

As part of its role as the voice of business, the Chamber hosts Elect Connect to support civic engagement, elevate key issues, and ensure that local leadership decisions are informed by the needs of our business community. The Chamber does not endorse candidates and remains committed to providing a neutral platform for dialogue and information-sharing. See photos from the event below!

On Tuesday, April 16th, the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce held it's annual Elect Connect event at Upland's Woodshop.  The Chamber's Elect Connect event ​provides an opportunity to discuss important topics of interest to the business community and hear directly from candidates running for elected office. The Chamber is committed to connecting our members and the public with our elected leaders and the key issues facing our community. This is a chance to learn about plans for moving our community forward. Check out the photos from the event below.