​Listen in as Jim Webster of WVNI Spirit 95 talks with Brian Richardson owner of Veteran Hauling, a veteran-owned junk removal and demo company that provides dependable services, with military precision, to businesses, property managers, and overwhelmed souls. At Veteran Hauling they can remove almost anything from hoarding, to helping you clean out a garage. Just last year they removed 300 tons of trash. At Veteran Hauling they love what they do and believe that the way they treat people before, during, and after the process is what sets them apart from the rest. To find out more or set up an appointment visit them at www.veteranhauling.com 

​Listen in as Jim Webster of WVNI Spirit 95 talks with Marisa Churchill, Director of Operations for Girls Inc. Monroe County. At Girls Inc., they inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. They have various programs that are tailored to help girls do just that, in the school, after school and in the summer. Girls Inc.’s summer program starts on June 6th- July 29th.  They are always looking for members of the community to volunteer with their girls. To find out more about volunteer opportunities or membership visit girlsinc-monroe.org.

​It took years of planning, construction, dedication, effort, and heart to make the new IU Health Bloomington happen. On Wednesday, May 4, IU Health South Central Region leaders, elected officials, Chamber representatives, Indiana University officials, and IU Health team members celebrated the years of hard work with a ribbon-cutting ceremony inaugurating the new hospital. While their move to the new facility on Sunday, Dec. 5, went without a hitch, a rise in COVID-19 numbers in the community kept teams from safely celebrating at the time.
On May 4th they celebrated this HUGE accomplishment and everyone who helps deliver on their promise to their patients every day!

Congratulations, to LIFEDesigns on your new community garden sponsored by Tri-Kappa Bloomington. This grant was funded to help build a community garden for the neighborhood of Housing Options off Covey Ln. in Bloomington. Housing Options is a low-income housing neighborhood owned and operated by LIFEDesigns near the YMCA in Bloomington, IN. Area residents will be able to use the garden to work on their gardening skills and promote a sense of community.

On Wednesday, May 4th, 2022, The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce held it's annual Health & Business at the Indiana University Regional Academic Health Center in partnership with IU Health. With five industry leaders presenting top notch knowledge, a question and answer panel, and hospital tours, this Health & Business was unlike any other. With the help of our sponsors, IU Health, Bloomington Health Foundation, IU Health Plans, Bill C. Brown Associates, and Building Associates, Inc., the program featured Brian Shockney (South Central Region President, IU Health), Andrew Espejo (Catalent), Dr. Tashera Perry (IU Health), Chris Liggett (IU Health), and Penny Caudill (Monroe County Health Department). See photos below from the event. 

On Friday, April 30, 2022, the Chamber's Young Professionals Bloomington group had a networking event at Lennie's for Buddies & Brews. We were able to share about Young Professionals Bloomington and what the group can offer our community and Chamber members. 

​Listen in as Tony Kale of WCLS 97.7 talks with Regina Helton, Owner and Content Director of SociallyUP, a locally owned social media marketing and website design business focused towards service and industrial-based organizations.  At SociallyUP, they believe in authentic and relatable marketing. They help put your brand in front of more customers through their Custom Website Design + Social Media Marketing services. Their team will provide you with expert and personalized marketing services. They are online based, visit their website at sociallyup.com to find out more!

​Congratulations, Hallie Baumann, owner of Bloomington's newest food truck Bloom Burger. They are a 50's style themed diner that features multiculturalism that makes up America through the medium of the classic hamburger.  Visit their website at https://www.bloomburgertruck.com/  to find out their location!

Janie Wilcox, President of JB Screening Partners, Inc., started the business in 2016. JB Screening Partners, Inc. is a hiring and leasing partner to help you secure the top talent or finding the perfect tenant. JB Screening Partner’s Inc. is one of the Chamber’s women-owned business members.

Janie started out her professional career after being a stay-at-home mom for 12+ years. “The most rewarding job of my life!” she says.

In her forty’s she went back to college and obtained a second degree in Computer Information Systems. That decision led her to a position at Smithville Communications working the night shift as part of their newly expanded Technical Support Department. From that job, she worked her way through the company to end her career with Smithville Communications as the Operations Manager Telecom Residential and Business Solutions.
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After leaving Smithville Communications, Janie went back to school and received her certification in Project Management. It was at the end of this schooling that John Bethell contacted Janie and offered her the opportunity to be part of a new background screening company. Today Janie is the owner of JB Screening Partners, Inc. “And as they say… the rest is yet to come,” she said.