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About us

The Bloomington Industrial Development Advisory Commission (BIDAC) is an advisory body that oversees the City of Bloomington's two CRED districts. The Downtown CRED and Thomson CRED Districts allow the City to capture increased sales and income tax dollars generated by new investment in downtown, to use the funds for economic development purposes.

Staffed by the Office of the Mayor, the BIDAC provides guidance to the City Council for the use of Industrial Development Funds. Industrial Development Funds are special funding sources that are set aside exclusively for the acquisition and improvement of real property to further economic development. One of the major roles of the commission is to lead the community effort to revitalize the former Thomson Plant and Downtown Bloomington. Under Indiana Code 36-7-13, there are 9 commissioners that serve at the pleasure of their appointing bodies.

Statutory Authority: (I.C. 36-7-13) (BMC 2.30)

 

Contact Info

For questions, or more information regarding the Bloomington Industrial Development Advisory Commission, please contact Alex Crowley at 812-349-3477 or send an e-mail to crowleya@bloomington.in.gov.

Members

Bruce Calloway

Appointed By:
Mayor
Member Since:
2012-12-04

Beth Cate

Appointed By:
Mayor
Member Since:
2023-03-15

Roger Kent

Appointed By:
Mayor
Member Since:
2004-06-08

Robert King

Appointed By:
Workforce Development Office
Member Since:
2019-02-07

Cindy Kinnarney

Appointed By:
Mayor
Member Since:
2018-03-27

Joyce Poling

Appointed By:
Mayor
Member Since:
2004-01-21

Vacant

Appointed By:
Governor

Vacant

Appointed By:
Lieutenant Governor

Vacant

Appointed By:
Mayor
Vacancy:Apply