Go Green, Save Money
Post By: Brooke Weishaupt
The Green Economy Workshop Series (offered through the Green Institute at Heartland Community College) is designed to educate and promote sustainable business practices. The series is open to all Illinois-based businesses interested in greening their current workplace, promoting sustainability within... [Read more]
Foreclosures Spike in Q2
Post By: Ken Springer
Despite positive results from the first quarter of 2010, McLean County foreclosure filings showed a depressing increase in the second quarter. Foreclosure filings rocketed up to 143 for the quarter – a full 83.3% increase over the same period in 2009. Looking at the first two quarters together,... [Read more]
Maschhoff to lead business incubator initiative
Post By: Brooke Weishaupt
Central Illinois business leader Larry Maschhoff has been selected to help launch the first operational phase of the McLean County Business Incubator, a joint initiative of the Economic Development Council of the Bloomington-Normal Area (EDC) and Illinois State University. Maschoff, who currently... [Read more]
Does your town “suck”?
Post By: Brooke Weishaupt
The following is an article written by Lauren Vanags on her Facebook page. Lauren is the daughter of Marty Vanags, the CEO of the Economic Development Council. She and her fiancé, Skyler, own Culture Shock, a retail clothing and accessory store in Rockford, Ill. If you know Marty, you probably know... [Read more]
Congrats 2010 C7 Graduates!
Post By: Brooke Weishaupt
You’re cordially invited to attend a reception honoring our 2010 Circles of Seven graduates on Thursday, June 10th from 5-7 p.m. at Central Station Cafe in Bloomington. At the event, we will also be holding an informational session regarding the 2010-2011 C7 program. For more information about... [Read more]
Summer classes offered through Heartland’s Green Institute
Post By: Brooke Weishaupt
Check out the following summer session offerings at Heartland Community College: LEED Green Associate Prep Course (Tuesdays, 6 pm-8 pm, beginning 6/8/2010) The Green Building Certification Institute (http://www.gbci.org/) recently created the LEED Green Associate (GA) credential which serves as the... [Read more]
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