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, alanod@bloomington.in.govTwitter: @D_AlanoMartinDepartmental website:http://bloomington.in.gov/economicvitality