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The Business Center of Influence

Community Profile

Welcome to one of the fastest growing areas of Illinois.

McLean County is situated in the center of agriculture with rolling fields of corn and soybeans, as well as a centerpoint for several of America's largest interstates. It's a community in the forefront of alternative energy sources like ethanol, biofuels and wind power. Doing business in our community and with our citizens provides opportunities to work with several of the largest companies in North America, including State Farm and Country Financial.

 

Your visit or prospective residence in this dynamic community will find rewards like a high quality education from Pre School to graduate level degrees, trade training by leading labor instructors and a quality of life second to none. Explore the variety of arts and culture in the community by visiting one of our historical sites, attending a show at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts or visiting one of many community events that occur each and every week!

 

Bloomington/Normal is great for business, great for education, and great for families.

 

  • Money Magazine has listed Bloomington, Il on its list of 100 Best Places to Live in America.
  • Forbes Magazine listed Bloomington, IL No. 20 on the top Best Small Places for Business and Careers.
  • Illinois Wesleyan University was ranked No. 37 on Kiplinger's 100 Best Value Private Universities list.
  • Forbes.com ranked Bloomington-Normal No. 20 on their list of America's Smartest Cities. CLICK HERE for article.

 

 

 

Photo by Jesse Knish, courtesy of Journal Communications, Inc.