Biotech, Devices, Pharmaceuticals Are Shaping a New Bloomington

A diverse economy, anchored by a Big Ten campus and a military plant nearby, gives Bloomington an especially strong profile. Unemployment runs considerably below Indiana’s average. Even though the region has lost manufacturing jobs, companies such as health food distributor Tree of Life, automotive parts maker Tasus Corp., greeting card manufacturer Hallmark/Inter-At and a local General Electric plant are going strong. Health care, tourism and social services are big sectors. But the new stars... Read More »