March 05 2024

Steering Committee Kickoff Meeting

A 13-member Steering Committee will meet throughout the planning process to provide input and review findings. 

March 18 → March 20 2024

Consultant Discovery Visit to Bloomington

TIP Strategies team visits Bloomington to hold seven "roundtable" conversations with key stakeholder groups, present the project to City Council and Port Authority, and tour the City. Stakeholder groups include economic development partners; large employers, Bloomington Leadership Program participants; small business and entrepreneurship; real estate; tourism, hospitality, and marketing; and workforce development and higher education. 

June 24 → June 26 2024

Consultant Opportunity Workshop Visit to Bloomington

Consultants returned to Bloomington to review research and discovery with Steering Committee and Bloomington staff. They met with the City Manager, Mayor, and Port team members to start refining plan recommendations. 

September 2024

Plan Conclusion

Presentation of final plan recommendations.