Thank you to all the event sponsors that made this program possible!

Elite Sponsors: B97, Hoosier Country 105.1, Master Rental
Outdoor Lounge & Premier Sponsor: 98.7 The Zone
Entertainment Sponsor: CFC Properties
Partner Sponsors: Amplify Bloomington, IU Credit Union, JCBank, Let's Party Btown, Limestone Post, Monroe County YMCA, Paul Baechtold Photography, Raising Cane's, and The Production House

On Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce held its Young Professionals Bloomington event, Elevate Your Edge: Emotional Intelligence for Career Success, a leadership training event led by Rusty Shields of Develefy Consulting. In today's workplace, technical skills may get you in the door — but emotional intelligence is what sets you apart. Based on Travis Bradberry's bestselling Emotional Intelligence 2.0, this interactive session explored the four core EQ skills — self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management — and how developing them can transform your professional relationships, leadership presence, and career trajectory.

​See the photos from the event below! (Photos provided by: Ever Exuberant Co.)

On Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, Bloomington Women in Leadership (BWIL) hosted Inspired by Love, a heartfelt and inspiring luncheon focused on compassion, community, and empowerment at Ivy Tech's Shreve Hall. 

This event featured Sandy Keller, Director of My Sister’s Closet of Monroe County, as she shared the story behind this impactful local nonprofit and its mission to help women build confidence and financial independence through professional clothing and support services. With a fireside chat let by Cassy Caswell, Sandy discussed the organization’s origins, the services it provides, and the powerful impact it has had on women in our community. This BWIL Inspire event embodied the group’s mission to Inspire, Engage, Elevate, and Empower women at every stage of their careers. See photos from the event below! (Photos provided by: Ever Exuberant Co.)