Bloomington’s Trades District progress shaping future 1 step at a time

Bloomington’s Trades District progress shaping future 1 step at a time


Last month, Pat East’s column referenced the Trades District development as one of The Mill’s top 5 priorities for 2024. Today, we’re going to take a deeper dive on how this visionary project is shaping Bloomington’s future.

What is the Trades District?

The Trades District is a 12-acre innovation hub carved out of the former Showers Brothers Furniture factory site. Showers Brothers Furniture, once a national powerhouse, pioneered innovative furniture-making techniques and employed a massive workforce. The Trades District is poised to carry that torch of innovation forward, not with wood and nails, but with cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking ideas.

Nestled in the heart of Bloomington, what started as a vision to create a hub for creativity and entrepreneurship is now a bustling ecosystem of ideas and collaboration. It’s a place where dreamers and doers come together to turn ideas into reality. As we reflect on the journey so far, it’s evident that the Trades District is not just a development project; it’s a catalyst for change and a beacon of opportunity.



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