News & Updates
Land for Sale in the Trades District: Shape Bloomington’s Innovation Future
Four acres of development-ready property are available in the Trades District, Bloomington’s Certified Technology Park—offering investors a rare opportunity to secure ground-level access to the city’s expanding tech economy. Located in the heart of downtown...
From Passion to Pitmaster: Ellie Mae’s Barbecue Fires Up Food Truck Tuesdays in the Trades District
When Ken Csillag lights up the smoker on his food truck, the aroma of hickory and slow-cooked meats drifts across the Trades District, drawing professionals, students, and families toward the promise of authentic barbecue. But behind the sizzling burgers and pulled...
Bloomington’s Innovation Hub is in Full Bloom!
Spring has arrived in Bloomington, and with it, new growth—not just in flowerbeds, but in ideas, innovation, and opportunity. The Trades District is coming into full bloom, both as a vibrant community space and as a driving force for high-tech businesses and...
Bloom Expands to The Forge, Joins Bloomington’s Growing Innovation Hub
Bloomington, IN – Bloom, a value-based Medicare enrollment platform operator, is making a bold move to expand its footprint in the Trades District, Bloomington’s growing innovation hub. Bloom executed a 5-year lease at The Forge, Bloomington’s newest Class A...
Vivum AI announces move to The Forge, strengthening Bloomington’s role in artificial intelligence innovation
Trades District, Bloomington, IN — Vivum AI, a trailblazer in evolutionary AI technology, is taking the next step in its growth journey by moving to The Forge, Bloomington’s new 22,000-square-foot, sustainably designed Class-A office building in the heart of the...
The Forge Announces First Tenant
Trades District, Bloomington, IN — The Mill announced that Folia, a growing Bloomington software company, has entered into a 5-year lease and will become the first tenant for The Forge, a new 22,000-square-foot sustainably designed Class-A office building located in...
BLOOMINGTON’S FIRST GREEN ROOF: A SUSTAINABLE MILESTONE AT THE FORGE
Set to open in November, nestled in the heart of Bloomington’s Trades District, The Forge is not just the future hub for innovation and collaboration; it’s now home to the city’s first green roof. This eco-friendly addition marks a significant step towards...
FORGING AHEAD: THE MILL, IU, & BLOOMINGTON’S VISION FOR A THRIVING INNOVATION HUB
At The Mill, we are excited to share significant updates on the progress of The Forge and the transformative partnership fueling the revitalization of Bloomington’s Trades District. With construction on track for a grand opening on November 22, 2024, we are not just...
Bloomington RDC Approves Lease for ESnet Office in Trades District, Seeks Design/Build Proposals
The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission (RDC) recently approved a lease with ESnet / University of California Regents for the purpose of locating an office in Bloomington’s Trades District. The site includes 4,059 square feet that shall be built out to meet ESnet’s...
Exciting Developments in Bloomington: New Boutique Hotel Coming to the Trades District
In a recent development that promises to transform Bloomington’s vibrant Trades District, the Bloomington Redevelopment Commission (RDC) has given the green light to an ambitious project—a brand new boutique hotel. With its approval of a letter of intent from Alluinn...