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City of Bloomington
Announces Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District
On May 23, 2006 the Bloomington
Area Arts Council hosted a public forum to announce the Bloomington
Entertainment and Arts District (BEAD). This district will be located
downtown, from Seventh Street to the north to Third Street to the
south, and W. Kirkwood Ave to the west to Washington Street to the
east. It will feature a thriving arts, music, theater and museum
scene anchored by cultural institutions, growing commerical and
retail businesses, restaurants and residences. Mayor Mark Kruzan
said BEAD will help broaden public access to the arts, foster those
that make their living with their craft, and ensure sustained growth
in Bloomington's creative industries for their long term economic
development. For more information, visit the City
of Bloomington website.
Bloomington One of Four Indiana Cities Praised
for Quality of Life
A new study prepared by Expansion Management magazine recommends
four Indiana cities on a list of 362 metro areas that would make
good expansion sites for mid-sized business as determined by its
"Quality of Life Quotient." The metro areas of Bloomington and Lafayette
received five-star ratings, the highest award possible. The metro
areas of Evansville and Fort Wayne were also honored with four-star
ratings.
The "Quality of Life Quotient" looked at median family income,
per capita income and per capita disposable income levels, combined
with cost of living adjustments, state and local tax burdens, family
and individual poverty levels, and unemployment rates. The study
also considered crime rates, schools and traffic.
Bloomington earned its highest ranking at 22nd because of its low
crime rate. Bloomington also ranked 27th for spouse employment.
The complete list can be found at www.expansionmanagement.com.
2006 Indiana Entrepreneurial Awards of Distinction
The Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation of
Indiana University's Kelley School of Business is pleased to
present the 2nd Annual Indiana Entrepreneurial Awards of Distinction.
These awards recognize outstanding emerging and established companies
within the state of Indiana for their achievements in growth, innovation,
and entrepreneurial spirit. Non-profit organizations are invited
to apply for the Social Entrepreneurship Award presented to a not-for-profit
organization with a social mission that demonstrates social entrepreneurial
excellence in innovation and/or spirit.
All public and private corporations, proprietorships and partnerships
located in Indiana and founded prior to the 2003 fiscal year with
revenues greater than $1 million are eligible to apply.
You may submit an application for your organization or nominate
a potential candidate. The deadline for applications is August 15th.
The awards will culminate with an awards banquet at the Indiana
Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis on Thursday, October 19th.
Asian Powers Symposium June 7
China and India have emerged as significant economic powers in recent
years. The Asian Powers Symposium will provide an opportunity for
Indiana business executives and community leaders to consider the
changes in the economic landscape and think through what opportunities
and challenges these bring about for Indiana. The symposium will
take place on June 7, 2006 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Indiana
Repertory Theatre—Upperstage. Registration
is free.
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| South Central Indiana's area economy
is made up of many unique small businesses which often are overlooked.
Each month learn about a local small business that you might have
not known about!
Yelena: Photographer of Joy
"Yelena: Photographer of Joy" is a woman-owned Bloomington portrait
photography business specializing in whimsical, playful and joyful
portraits in nature or at clients' homes. The business provides
an imaginative alternative to formal, posed studio portraits. The
company was started in January of 2005 by Yelena Yahontova, who
is originally from Minsk, Belarus, but who has lived in Bloomington
since 2002.
Yahontova is an award-winning photographer and costume stylist.
She offers imaginative portraits for everyone: families, babies,
expectant mothers, children, high school seniors, couples, people
with their pets, musicians, dancers, models, etc. She prefers photographing
in nature where her subjects feel relaxed and inspired, rather than
in a studio.
A special distinction of "Yelena: Photographer of Joy" is that Yelena
provides a costume and accessories collection for both adults and
children to have fun with during the photo session. Her collection
includes 19th century-style dresses, fairy gowns, and butterfly
and angel wings, among other items. Yahontova captures the uniqueness
of each individual and the love and tenderness between family members.
Yelena's work transforms women into goddesses, children into princes
and princesses and angels; above all, she creates portraits that
are works of art.
Yahontova's work has been exhibited in numerous places throughout
Bloomington in 2006: Waldron Arts Center, Uptown Café, Roberts Photographic
Equipment, tutto bène Wine Café. This month (June) Yahontova
has 5 exhibits:
- Summer House (window display at Victoria Towers building on
Kirkwood)
- Theater Café on Kirkwood
- Bloomingfoods East
- La Torre Mexican restaurant (East side, across from Hobby Lobby)
- El Norteno Mexican restaurant (downtown, off of the square,
in the old Princess Theater building)
The work of "Yelena: Photographer of Joy" has received awards from
several major national photo contests. It has also been featured
in several local publications, including twice in Bloomington's
newspaper The Herald-Times. To learn more, visit Yelena's website.
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Be a Good Multitasker
Entrepreneurs must be effective multitaskers. Keep a log of all
your activities throughout the day: incoming and outgoing phone
calls, interrruptions, meetings, and breaks. Watch for patterns—when
customers usually call, when you attend regular meetings, and so
on.
With this information you can arrange more flexible activities
around those with hard deadlines. If you're observant, you'll also
discover periods when interruptions are rare. These are ideal times
to take care of routine tasks, catch up on business correspondence,
and plan work schedules. Learn
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June 8: Business
Planning Workshop
What: An interactive Business Planning workshop that will provide
everything needed to write your company's plan for success, through
an internet-based Business Planning account on Navigator.
Where: SBDC, 501 N. Morton St., Suite 106
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: $79.00, includes Navigator account
Contact: SBDC, 812-339-8937 (registration required)
June 14: Business Orientation Start-up Session
(BOSS)
What: Learn what it takes to start your own business and become
your own boss.
Where: SBDC, 501 N. Morton St., Suite 106
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Cost: $25
Contact: SBDC, 812-339-8937 (registration required)
June 15: Quickbooks Training
What: Learn the basics of accounting and walk through setting up
the QuickBooks program with a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Where: SBDC, 501 N. Morton St., Suite 106
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Cost: $39.00
Contact: SBDC, 812-339-8937 (registration required)
June 15: Business After Hours
What: Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce monthly Business After
Hours
Where: Great West Casualty Company, 2905 N. Stone Carver Drive
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Sponsored by: Great West Casualty Company
June 20: Tech Tuesday
What: A series of video conference presentations with a networking
and educational component for Bloomington technology businesses.
Where: inVenture, 501 N. Morton St., inVenture Conference Room
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 am
Contact: Terri Brown, inVenture, 812-335-7356
June 27: Artists After Hours
What: Bloomington Area Arts Council monthly Artists After Hours
Where: John Waldron Arts Center, 122 S. Walnut
Time: 5:30 pm
June 28: Business Orientation Start-up Session
(BOSS)
What: Learn what it takes to start your own business and become
your own boss
Where: SBDC, 501 N. MortonSt., Suite 106
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Cost: $25
Contact: SBDC, 812-339-8937 (registration required)
July 7: New Economy, New Rules Seminar
What: Series of video conference presentations from industry leaders
geared towards the information technology industry.
Where: inVenture, 501 N. Morton St., inVenture Conference Room
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 am
Contact: Marilyn Skirvin, Bloomington Economic Development Corporation,
812-335-7346
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The 2006 Wayfinder
Business Guide is Now Available!
Ever thought about starting your own business but didn't know where
to start? Then this is the publication for you!
The South Central Indiana Small Business Development Center has
released the 2006 edition of the Wayfinder Business Guide. It includes
a wide range of local resources available to start-up and existing
businesses, as well as information on how to work with government
entities, develop a business plan, and develop a marketing strategy.
Stop by the SBDC office to pick up your copy of Wayfinder at 501
N. Morton Street, Suite 106 in Bloomington, or call 812-339-8937.
BioTech Primer Pre-Conference at Innovention
'06, June 12
The language and science governing the biotechnology industry is
overwheming. BioTech Primer can help you understand the terms and
concepts. BioTech Primer, Inc. provides basis biotechnology education
and training for non-science professionals. This session is perfect
for individuals and companies that want to learn how to engage and
do business with the rapidly growing life sciences industry. To
register for this 1:00-4:00 pm conference on Monday, June 12th,
click here.
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