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Our 2022 #BloomingtonNormal, #Illinois Housing Study is available for download at BNBiz.org! Thank you to our friends at @AmerenIllinois, @McLeanCountyRPC, Mid-Illinois Realtors Association, and the @mcleancochamber for helping bring this study together.

Bloomington, IL, has been named one of @livability Media’s Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. for 2026!🎉 #BxN = #LifeMultiplied livability.com/best-places/to…

Our Senior Community Development Manager, Nora Harrison, attended a housing roundtable yesterday with Governor JB Pritzker and other local leaders to discuss solutions to housing challenges in our region. centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-new… #Housing #EconomicDevelopment #Illinois

We’re proud to see @Rivian recognized on Fortune Magazine's 2026 list of America’s Most Innovative Companies. 👏 #ev #madeinillinois #normalillinois stories.rivian.com/rivian-fortune…

We’re excited to welcome Scott Preston, Town of Normal, IL, Councilman, to our board! Please join us in giving him a warm welcome!

We’re pleased to share our 2025 Annual Report! This year, we focused on driving economic growth, supporting local businesses, and strengthening community prosperity across McLean County. View the full report on our website: bnbiz.org

🎙️ New Episode of the Building BN Podcast! CEO @phoban sits down with Anatalio Ubalde, CEO and Founder of SizeUp, to discuss how big data can help small businesses compete, grow, and make smarter decisions.

As we prepare for our One Voice trip to Washington, D.C., we’re excited to showcase the four projects we’ll be advocating for on behalf of our community.

Great article by WGLT covering our CEO, @phoban's, presentation at last night's Bloomington City Council Committee of the Whole meeting. wglt.org/local-news/202…

Building Spotlight! 23,000 SF (2020 construction) 34’–36’ ceiling heights 143,797 population within 10 miles View full listing on LOIS. app.locationone.com/buildings/691b…

These were our 3 most-streamed #BuildingBN podcast episodes of 2025. #Podcast #econdev #McLeanCounty #bloomingtonnormal Listen Now🎧: open.spotify.com/show/73p1ELpYX…

Amazing job by our Senior Community Development Manager, Nora Harrison, on leading this childcare study in collaboration with @IllinoisStateU and the YWCA McLean County, highlighting the economic importance of accessible child care in McLean County. wglt.org/local-news/202…

The summit is officially sold out. Thank you to everyone who registered. We look forward to tomorrow!

There’s still time to register for our upcoming event, and we’d love for you to join us. Check out the flyer for details and secure your spot today. We hope to see you there!

It’s not too late to register! Join us for our 4th Annual Real Estate Development Summit, featuring presentations on new state incentives, residential development outlook, an economic update, and the BNEDC 2026 Strategic Plan. Email courtney@bnedc.org to register!

Congratulations to Kendel Knudson with Brain Balance on being awarded the $10,000 McLean County Commercial Lease Grant! Wishing you continued success and growth in our community.

Join us for the 4th Annual Real Estate Development Summit on January 30, 2026, at the BW Signature Collection, Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center. Email courtney@bnedc.org to register!

We’re excited to welcome Erika Nelsen Miller, Corporate Counsel with @StateFarm and Sheahon Zenger, President of @IL_Wesleyan. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!

There’s a FREE “How to Start a Business” webinar on Wednesday, Dec 17th, 11 AM–12 PM. Register here: mcleancosbdc.org/events

Registration for One Voice 2026 is officially OPEN! Click the link below to fill out the registration form. app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019ab7a…

🎉 Episode 100! 🎉 We’re celebrating with our very first guest, John Hesse of @CarleHealth! CEO @phoban and John to reflect on 6+ years of growth, challenges, and success in Bloomington-Normal. Tune in! 🎧youtu.be/bDMddzUo7SM?si…