Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 23:22 — 53.5MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreThe WFHB Local News recently interviewed Pat East, the Executive Director of Dimension Mill. He spoke about the recognition Bloomington received as a Rising Tech City from Techpoint, and the resources available for entrepreneurs and all community members through The Mill.
Read More »Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 6:52 — 4.3MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreBloomington Mayor John Hamilton struggled to cut the blue ribbon at the launch party for the Bloomington Trades District on Friday. The official opening of the 12-acre portion of the Tech Park is meant to act as a place of, “innovation, attraction and job creation for the …
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:22 — 64.9MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreState legislature begins second half of current session with over 400 bills to consider; proposed bill would tax AirBnBs; pollution clean-up site at Griffy Lake water treatment plant requires security against daily trespassers; Habitat for Humanity plans new house on W. 11th st; City completes installation of …
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 17:10 — 39.3MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreBloomington Mayor John Hamilton announced he’ll stand for re-election, this year. Hamilton spoke with WFHB News Director Wes Martin about Bloomington’s String of Pearls projects along the B-Line trail, the city’s annexation attempt, the city and county’s bicentennial, and the purchase of BPD’s armored vehicle.
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:31 — 1.3MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreThe cities of Bloomington and Columbus announced a multi-million dollar deal to encourage entrepreneurial startups, this afternoon. Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton, Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop, Dimension Mill founder Pat East, Columbus Chamber of Commerce President Cindy Frey, and Bloomington Communications Director Yael Ksander made the announcement via …
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 27:12 — 19.7MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreNational fallout from sexual abuse scandals in the Catholic church continues to bring to light to abuse cases in Indiana; The Richland – Bean Blossom School Board unanimously approved a three-year contract for a new superintendent; 13th Street in Bloomington will be closed for a month while Indiana University …
Read More »Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:21 — 3.2MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreDimension Mill Executive Director Pat East said the renovation of the former furniture factory into a co-work and tech incubator space is on track. East said he expects the property will be open for business by October 31st. East gave an update on the Dimension Mill property …
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:12 — 22.1MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreThe Bloomington City Council is reviewing the procedures for the use of the police department’s armored vehicle during their meeting, tonight; Firefighters and emergency service providers will soon be applying for a slice of the local public safety tax pie; The Indiana Department of Revenue redistributed nearly a …
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 9:15 — 3.7MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreThis afternoon, city officials and leaders from Bloomington’s business community gathered under a tent in the grass field next to city hall in downtown. Buffeted by heavy winds, officials from Bloomington’s Economic Development Commission, Redevelopment Commission, and consultants with Black Line Studio spoke about their aspirations for …
Read More »Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 23:41 — 21.7MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreThe City of Bloomington continues to move forward in its development of the Dimension Mill “co-working space”. The Indiana Distiller’s Guild is launching an effort to gain a presence in the Statehouse. The Bloomington Sanitation Division is phasing out their old system of picking up recycling and …
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