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On Wednesday, October 7th, 2026, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce held its October Business After Hours at JCBank. See the photos from the event below!
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Congratulations to Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington! We were proud to celebrate 70 years of Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington and the special renaming of its Lincoln Street location as the Jack Eads Club with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Founded in 1956, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington has served generations of young people across Monroe and Owen Counties by providing safe, supportive spaces to learn, grow, and build meaningful relationships. Today, the organization serves more than 700 youth each day across four Club locations, with programs focused on healthy lifestyles, academic success, and good character and active citizenship. Congratulations to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington team on 70 years of service and this special milestone honoring Jack Eads! Learn more: bgcbloomington.org Congratulations to Wheeler Mission!
We were honored to celebrate the grand reopening of Wheeler Mission Bloomington following a nearly $4 million renovation and expansion of its Center for Men. Wheeler Mission has served individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty for more than 130 years and has been part of the Bloomington community since 2015. The expanded facility provides additional space for case management and programming, greater work-readiness opportunities, improved access for healthcare and community partners, enhanced safety and dignity for guests, and a new kitchen to support the work happening each day. This investment goes beyond meeting immediate needs by creating more opportunities for individuals to move toward stability, employment, housing, recovery, and greater independence. Congratulations to the Wheeler Mission team, supporters, volunteers, and community partners who helped make this project possible. Learn more: wheelermission.org/our-work/bloomingtons-services On Thursday, September 24th, 2026, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce's Success School hosted a Fall Career Fair at Bloomington High School South (BHSS). There were 20-25 local organizations from all sectors that offered opportunities for current high school students. At the fair, they were able to share information for career exploration and recruit high school students for their open employment, internship, or work-based learning opportunities available now or in the future. On Thursday, September 24th, 2026, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce held its September Business After Hours at Old National Bank. See the photos from the event below On Monday, September 21st, 2026, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce's Success School hosted a Fall Career Fair at Bloomington High School North (BHSN). There were 20-25 local organizations from all sectors that offered opportunities for current high school students. At the fair, they were able to share information for career exploration and recruit high school students for their open employment, internship, or work-based learning opportunities available now or in the future. Congratulations to Mini Mall Storage! We were pleased to celebrate Mini Mall Storage with a ribbon cutting at their North Jackson Street location and officially welcome their team to the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. With three area locations on North Jackson Street, Indiana 46 near Ellettsville, and North Lakeview Drive, Mini Mall Storage offers a variety of storage sizes and features for both residential and business needs. Whether helping with a move, providing space between semesters, or giving a growing business some extra room, their facilities offer storage options for a variety of needs. Congratulations to the Mini Mall Storage team, and welcome to the Chamber community! We’re excited to have all three area locations represented in our membership. Learn more: minimallstorage.com/storage-units-bloomington On Friday, September 18, 2026, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce’s Foundation, The Success School, held its annual Tour of Opportunity. The Tour of Opportunity showcases companies here in Monroe County that feature wonderful employment opportunities. Middle School students were able to tour 5 facilities in Monroe County: Harrell-Fish, Inc., IU Health Bloomington, The Monroe County Airport, Simtra BioPharma Solutions, and Smithville. See photos from the tours below! The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce held its 111th Annual Meeting and Community Awards presented by: Old National Bank on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at the Bloomington Convention Center. This meeting provides an exclusive year-in-review, highlighting our combined triumphs, showcasing noteworthy member achievements, and offering a comprehensive insight into the future direction of The Chamber. This opportunity allows you to be in sync with our strategic vision, positioning you to better leverage the Chamber's resources in the upcoming year. Attendees also heard from the keynote speaker, last year's Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Jeff Baldwin. The Annual Meeting & Community Awards is the platform where we honor our members who have significantly contributed to our shared success. Those nominated for a variety of prestigious awards are given the limelight they deserve. These esteemed members are profiled in special video interviews, sharing insights into their businesses and organizations. Witnessing their journeys first-hand offers an opportunity for learning, inspiration, and networking – a chance to forge stronger relationships and understand successful business strategies. The Chamber recognized several honorees during the awards portion of the event. The 2026 Community Award award winners included: New Business of the Year – Wild Birds Unlimited Business of the Year Award – Bell Trace Senior Living Community Community Anchor Award – Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County Best Places to Work - Bailey Weiler Homes, Bill C. Brown Associates, Blue & Co., LLC, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington, City of Bloomington, Domino's of Bloomington, Elder's Journey Home Care, Fourwinds Lakeside Inn and Marina, Hurlow Wealth Management Group, Inc., Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, Keystone Construction, MSI Security, South Central Community Action Program, The Peoples State Bank 4 Under 40 – Kylie Farris (Monroe County Clerk’s Office), Kiley Jarrett (Bloomington High School North), Wyatt Lawson (Community Justice and Mediation Center), and Victoria Wisley (Bruster’s Ice Cream) Best of the Best - First Financial Bank Outstanding Educators - Lisa Beeman (Edgewood Junior High School), Heather Kensek (Edgewood Early Childhood), Andrea McCadden (Highland Park Elementary School), Amy Rickert (Batchelor Middle School), Brian Rosenburgh (Edgewood High School), and Jamie Tremblay (Arlington Heights Elementary School) Outstanding Educator Lifetime Achievement - Dirk Ackerman (Edgewood High School), and Mary Wicker (Fairview Elementary School) Lifetime Achievement Award – Darby A. McCarty (Smithville)  Congratulations to Hawaiian Hoosier! We were excited to celebrate Hawaiian Hoosier’s continued growth with a ribbon cutting for their new roof and expanded patio in Ellettsville. Since opening the Snack Shack in 2024, Stacie Marotta and the Hawaiian Hoosier team have created a unique local destination centered around Hawaiian-inspired food and snacks, live music, and a welcoming sense of community. The expanded patio provides even more room for customers to gather, enjoy outdoor dining and entertainment, and experience the “Aloha Spirit and Hoosier Hospitality” that have become part of the Hawaiian Hoosier experience. Congratulations to Stacie and the entire Hawaiian Hoosier team on this latest investment in their business and the Ellettsville community! Learn more: hawaiian-hoosier.com |
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