Leading Bloomington-Normal towards a prosperous, resilient regional economy that creates economic opportunity for all.


Our Mission

The BNEDC is a public-private partnership that provides vision for and guides private sector investments in McLean County to grow the local economy, create economic opportunity, and broaden the tax base.

We do this as a private sector organization, steering private sector development to successful outcomes through leadership, awareness, advice, negotiation, data, and incentives.

Our Region

172,645

Population

$77,719

28,226

College Enrollment (2 & 4 year students)

46%

Median Household Income (2024-2025)

Educational Attainment (Bachelor’s degree or higher)

Featured Sites

Gridley Manufacturing Facility/Warehouse

Interchange City West Normal

Ireland Grove Road Farm 122 Acres

Top Employers