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G.J. Lofts construction project underway at former State Farm building Downtown
WGLT- May 2026
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During Rivian visit, Pritzker says new R2 model could open EV market to the middle class
WGLT- May 19, 2026
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Rivian celebrates as first R2s for customers come off the production line
WGLT - April 22, 2026
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Finding the sweet spot: Ferrero candy expansion establishing Bloomington as a national chocolate capital and jobs creator
Illinois News Center - July 2022
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Growing Bloomington-Normal: Location, and workforce fuel economic development in heart of Illinois
Illinois News Center - July 2022
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How Bloomington-Normal Became a Boomtown
Crain’s - July, 1 2022
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Candy maker Ferrero plans another, bigger expansion at its Bloomington plant
WGLT - June 13, 2022
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EDC leader to Unit 5 board: Standardized incentives could better woo businesses to enterprise zone
WGLT - May 26, 2022
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Bloomington-Normal gearing up for Bloomington Gold Corvette Show
WMBD - May 18, 2022
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New EDC study shows 4,300-unit housing shortage in B-N
WGLT - May 6, 2022
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Rivian’s R1T ‘coolest thing’ made in Illinois
WMBD - April 28, 2022
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Bloomington councils moves ahead on CII building redevelopment
WMBD - April 26, 2022
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EDC: Bloomington-Normal rebounds from a COVID economy, but housing remains a challenge
WGLT - April 22, 2022
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Develop This! - Explosive Growth with Patrick Hoban, Bloomington-Normal
Develop This! Podcast - April 22, 2022
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Growing pains: Inside EV startup Rivian's push to ramp up production
The Detroit News - April 18, 2022
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Bloomington-Normal EDC receives $50,000 to expand broadband internet access
The Pantagraph - April 11, 2022
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Pritzker Administration Awards $250,000 in Broadband READY Grants
Illinois.Gov - April 11, 2022
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Ferrero construction progressing as scheduled
WMBD - April 5, 2022
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$30 million warehouse expansion planned in Normal; Rivian to lease space
The Pantagraph - March 31, 2022
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Bloomington only IL metro to fully recover pandemic lost jobs
WMBD - March 29, 2022
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Normal Branding
ISU 10 News - March 25, 2022
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Live in McLean County? The EDC wants to hear from you
The Pantagraph - March 24, 2022
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Stories of Ukraine shared at Normal West high school
WGLT - March 18, 2022
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Bloomington-Normal EDC seeks public input on community branding campaign
WGLT - March 22, 2022
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Why Peoria and BloomingtonNormal battle for residents, and who's winning lately
Peoria Journal Star - February 8, 2022
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To confront a mounting housing shortage, B-N needs a mix of old and new
WGLT - January 27, 2022
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Bloomington-Normal EDC launches branding initiative
The Pantagraph - January 27, 2022
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2021 brings major industry growth to Bloomington-Normal
WMBD - January 3, 2022
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What's your New Year's resolution for McLean County? Here's what area leaders had to say
Pantagraph - December 31, 2021
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Business is Blooming(ton) with Patrick Hoban
Central Illinois Business Leaders Podcast - December 17, 2021
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Rivian shatters local economic development expectations
Pantagraph - November 10, 2021
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Big job opportunities with a small commute
Pantagraph - November 5, 2021
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STATE OF ILLINOIS JOINS FERRERO TO BREAK GROUND ON COMPANY’S FIRST-EVER PRODUCTION CENTER IN THE US
Illinois.gov - October 13, 2021
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How's the Bloomington-Normal labor market? Q&A with EDC president Patrick Hoban
Pantagraph - September 5, 2021
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EDC: Twin Cities A Finalist For 'Billion Dollar' Business Development
WGLT - August 5, 2021
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Rivian exceeding expectations 1 month ahead of anticipated production
WMBD - June 24, 2021
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EDC Leads Virtual One Voice Trip To Seek Federal Funds
WGLT - March 10, 2021
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Companies in Bloomington, Normal could avoid property taxes for 5 years under plan
Pantagraph - February 16, 2021
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Connect Transit Names 3 Finalists For Location Of Downtown Transfer Center
WGLT - January 27, 2021
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McLean Co. Issues 1st Round of COVID Business Loans
WGLT - December 16, 2020
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B-N Workforce Weathers COVID; EDC Lays Out New Strategic Plan
WGLT - December 10, 2020
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McLean County Board converts business loan program to 0%, forgivable loans
Pantagraph - October 20, 2020
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Economic Indicators Show Improvement For Bloomington-Normal
WGLT - October 1, 2020
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Pritzker Administration Awards 29 Business Interruption Grants for Businesses in Bloomington-Normal
Illinois.gov - August 13, 2020
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EDC Pushes State, Federal Grants as County Loan Program Waits
WGLT - June 30, 2020
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Moribund Warehouse in Normal to get $16 Million Infusion
WGLT - May 29, 2020
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Enterprise Zone Offered to Coax Ferrero Expansion in Bloomington
WGLT - May 7, 2020
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'Restore Illinois' gets cautious thumbs-up from Bloomington-Normal leaders
Pantagraph - May 6, 2020
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Normal approves Rivian property tax abatement
Pantagraph - May 5, 2020
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In Neighborly Nod, Rivian to Decline $1 Million Grant from Town
WGLT - May 4, 2020
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Rivian, Brandt meet benchmarks for tax abatements
Pantagraph - April 23, 2020
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McLean County Board gives COVID-fighting taxpayers a break, small business owners a hand
Pantagraph - April 22, 2020
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McLean County Panel Backs COVID-10 Business Recovery Loans
WGLT - April 14, 2020
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McLean County Seeks to Delay Property Tax Due Date, Penalties
WGLT - April 8, 2020
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EDC Chief: Uncertainty Surrounds Economic Recovery
WGLT - April 7, 2020
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Unveiling a new website to help keep you up to date
WMBD - March 18, 2020
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Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Reaches Out To Elected Bodies
WGLT - September 30, 2019
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EDC To Include Laborshed Data, More In Quarterly Report
WGLT - September 25, 2019
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EDC President Sets Sights On Suburban Businesses
WGLT - August 22, 2019
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Brandt expansion plan headed to town, city in May
Pantagraph - April 19, 2019
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College students learn about government on One Voice trip
Pantagraph - March 12, 2019