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Life Multiplied Life Multiplied is a regional economic development strategy to retain and attract workforce.

BN Advantage is a strategy to advance the region's vitality and foster growth by building on McLean County's reputation as an employment and lifestyle destination. We are working to consistently and successfully deliver the social and economic environment needed to compete in the global economy. Six county-wide organizations have partnered to create this Advantage:

Bloomington-Normal Economic Dev

elopment Council
McLean County Chamber of Commerce
McLean County Regional Planning Commission
Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority
Connect Transit

Volunteers representing more than 35 public and private organizations, businesses, and institutions collaborate on multiple task forces focused on:

Talent and Workforce
Entrepreneurship
Quality of Life/Place
Community Brand Development
Progress Measurement

BN Advantage is our next great community initiative. These efforts are first of their kind in collaboration and participation. Bloomington-Normal is poised for growth, and the time to act is now.

In this episode of the Life Multiplied podcast, host Courtney speaks with Renee Kresl, owner of Porchlight Bread Co., a ...
12/04/2025

In this episode of the Life Multiplied podcast, host Courtney speaks with Renee Kresl, owner of Porchlight Bread Co., a licensed cottage bakery offering organic sourdough and other baked goods available for porch pick up each week in Bloomington, IL. =

We hope you enjoy it!

Summary:In this episode of the Life Multiplied podcast, host Courtney speaks with Renee Kresl, owner of Porchlight Bread Co., a licensed cottage bakery offer...

11/26/2025
Brightpoint IL’s Stuff the Bus event is coming up! Check out the flyer for details! =
11/25/2025

Brightpoint IL’s Stuff the Bus event is coming up! Check out the flyer for details! =

In this episode of the Life Multiplied podcast, host Courtney speaks with Kara Moffett from Brightpoint IL, a nonprofit ...
11/25/2025

In this episode of the Life Multiplied podcast, host Courtney speaks with Kara Moffett from Brightpoint IL, a nonprofit organization serving families in Illinois. They discuss the vital role of community partnerships, share impactful stories of families helped by Brightpoint, and highlight the upcoming Stuff the Bus event, which collects essential supplies for families in need. Kara emphasizes the importance of community support and the rising need for resources among families. =

We hope you enjoy it!🎧

Summary:In this episode of the Life Multiplied podcast, host Courtney speaks with Kara Moffett from Brightpoint, a nonprofit organization serving families in...

On this episode of The Life Multiplied Podcast, Courtney sits down with Trevor Hummel, Small Business Relationship Manag...
11/20/2025

On this episode of The Life Multiplied Podcast, Courtney sits down with Trevor Hummel, Small Business Relationship Manager with First Financial Bank.

Trevor reflects on his time at Illinois Wesleyan University, the pivotal internships that shaped his goals, the multiple job offers he received upon graduation, what ultimately led him to choose to stay in Bloomington-Normal, and his ongoing career with First Financial Bank. =

We hope you enjoy it!🎧

Summary:On this episode of The Life Multiplied Podcast, Courtney sits down with Trevor Hummel, Small Business Relationship Manager with First Financial Bank....

On this episode of The Life Multiplied Podcast, Courtney sits down with Jasmine, the owner of Aurous Adornments , a prof...
11/14/2025

On this episode of The Life Multiplied Podcast, Courtney sits down with Jasmine, the owner of Aurous Adornments , a professional piercing studio located in Downtown Bloomington, IL. =

We hope you enjoy it!🎧

Summary:On this episode of The Life Multiplied Podcast, we sit down with Jasmine, owner of Aurous Adornments. Jasmine shares how she got into professional pi...

11/13/2025

Get to know Jasmine and her business, Aurous Adornments, in our upcoming podcast episode, going live tomorrow! =

Interested in a career in the water and wastewater industry? Check out this upcoming Apprenticeship Information Session!
10/28/2025

Interested in a career in the water and wastewater industry? Check out this upcoming Apprenticeship Information Session!

10/23/2025

Grateful to have Illinois State University as part of our community!❤️ =

Friends don’t let friends miss scary-good opportunities! 💀 Find these internship opportunities on our job board at bnwor...
10/22/2025

Friends don’t let friends miss scary-good opportunities! 💀 Find these internship opportunities on our job board at bnworks.org. =

We’re proud to have Illinois Wesleyan University as part of our community! IWU was recently ranked #2 Most Innovative C...
10/17/2025

We’re proud to have Illinois Wesleyan University as part of our community! IWU was recently ranked #2 Most Innovative College in the Midwest by U.S. News.💚 =

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Adding to a growing list of national accolades, Illinois Wesleyan University has been recognized as the No. 2 Most Innovative College in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.

Our Beyond the Rink series has officially kicked off with the Bloomington Bison! 🦬🏒All season long, we’re getting to kno...
10/15/2025

Our Beyond the Rink series has officially kicked off with the Bloomington Bison! 🦬🏒
All season long, we’re getting to know the players and asking them why they think Bloomington-Normal is a great place to live, work, and play! =

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