Download - Economic Development: City of Bloomington Department of Economic and Sustainable Development
Economic Development:
Synonymous with “Quality of Life”
Danise Alano-Martin, DirectorDepartment of Economic & Sustainable Development
City of Bloomington
Inter-City Visit 2012
“I have a vision for Bloomington that is one of balance. A community in which we protect our natural beauty and responsibly manage growth. A place where people prosper economically but don’t forget the needs of others. A city that’s growing but retains the character of a town.”
» Plan Kruzan, 2003c
Program AreasA “new tradition” of economic development
• Arts and cultural destination development, Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District
• Sustainable development, Sustainable City Initiative
• Business relations and business development
Arts/Cultural Destination Development
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bloomingtonentertainmentandartsdistrictTwitter: http://twitter.com/GoBEAD http://bloomington.in.gov/arts
http://www.visitbead.com
• Market Understanding– 72.3 million in Economic Impact
• Artspace/Infrastructure • Destination Marketing
– visitbead.com– Regional Marketing
• Programming Support• Public Art
Arts/Cultural Destination Development
Sustainable City
Facebook: Bloomington – Sustainable CityTwitter: @SustainBtown http://bloomington.in.gov/sustainabledevelopment
• Assistance– Sustainability Partnership Grants
(SuPar)– Outreach/networking/referrals
• Partnerships– Downtown Recycling Center Drop-Off– Hoosier to Hoosier Community Sale– Beat the Meter Blitz
• LEED by example– Energy dashboard
Sustainable City
Business Development/Relations
Business Development/Relations
• Licensing/Advocacy• Incentives and Assistance• Small business, local business• Life sciences/tech sectors• Economic Development Districts:
– BEAD, BUEZ, CRED, TIF, CTP
http://bloomington.in.gov/certified-technology-park
Certified Technology Park
Thank You!
Contact info: Danise Alano-Martin812.349-3477, [email protected]: @D_AlanoMartinDepartmental website:http://bloomington.in.gov/economicvitality