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On Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce's newest affinity group, Bloomington Rainbow Leadership Network, held its launch event, Unity at Work, at the International Art Project Foundation. See the photos from the event below! (Photos are provided by: Playfulli Photography) Bloomington Rainbow Leadership Network ("Rainbow Network"), an affinity group of The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, connects LGBTQ+ professionals, business owners, and allies through intentional networking, leadership development, employer engagement, and community visibility — strengthening Bloomington’s business environment in the process.
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Young Professionals Bloomington's Elevate Your Edge: Emotional Intelligence for Career Success4/24/2026 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.) [More photos will be added soon!] On Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce held its April Business After Hours at Graduate by Hilton Bloomington. See the photos from the event below! On Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce held its March Business After Hours at One World at Woolery Mill. See the photos from the event below! On Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce held its February Business After Hours at POSH on Kirkwood. See the photos from the event below! (Photos provided by the Chamber and Playfulli Photography) 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.) On Thursday, January 29th, 2026, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce held its Young Professionals Bloomington social event, Ask an Executive: A Young Professional Forum. Moderated by Sandra McGow of Autumn Trace Senior Communities, this interactive forum explored topics like managing people and projects effectively, navigating early-career challenges, building credibility, and what leaders look for in young professionals they hire and promote. Panelists included:
See the photos from the event below! (Photos provided by: Ever Exuberant Co. & The Mill) On Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce held its January Business After Hours at Spring Mill Inn. See the photos from the event below! On Thursday, December 18th, 2025, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce held its December Business After Hours at German American Bank. See the photos from the event below! And all of the Santa Selfies can be found below! Bloomington Women in Leadership: Brewing Stronger Conversations: Empowering Feedback as Fuel11/20/2025 On Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, Bloomington Women in Leadership (BWIL) hosted a special “Bruncheon” event, Brewing Stronger Conversations: Empowering Feedback as Fuel, at Ivy Tech Community College’s Shreve Hall. Led by 2025 WEB Award Winner Amanda Shettlesworth, MBA, SHRM-CP, PHR, this empowering session focused on turning feedback into a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. Through engaging discussion and practical takeaways, attendees learned how to seek development opportunities, advocate to be heard, and coach others with confidence and positivity. This BWIL Empower 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.) |
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