[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 51 (Thursday, March 26, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S2035]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       GREATER BLOOMINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 100TH ANNIVERSARY

  Mr. DONNELLY. Mr. President, I congratulate the hard-working members 
of the Greater Bloomington chamber of Commerce as they celebrate 100 
years of creating jobs, building Indiana's economy, and improving the 
lives of Hoosiers across our State.
  The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1915 by a 
group of local business leaders dedicated to improving their community. 
For the past century, the chamber has proudly served Bloomington and 
Monroe County businesses, as well as the community as a whole, with 
integrity, leadership, and collaboration.
  Since its founding, the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce has provided 
leadership through member engagement, business advocacy, and civic 
partnerships designed to strengthen the Bloomington business 
environment. They have been a voice of business in greater Bloomington, 
advancing collaboration, regional partnerships, and fostering young 
professional development in order to prepare students for work.
  The Bloomington Chamber of Commerce has many noteworthy 
accomplishments over their 100 years of existence. Some of these 
include leading support for local and statewide transportation 
improvement projects; supporting the development of public water 
resources such as Lakes Lemon, Griffey, and Monroe; leading school bond 
referendums, programs, and opportunities through the Franklin 
Initiative; and supporting efforts to revitalize downtown Bloomington. 
For these efforts and so many more, the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce 
has been named Chamber of the Year in both Indiana and on the national 
level by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives.
  Businesses and everyday residents have benefited from the efforts of 
the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, and its members to create 
an exceptional quality of life for families in and around Monroe 
County. As a leading advocate for business in the Bloomington area 
today, the chamber's mission remains true to its foundation while at 
the same time adapting to accommodate the ever-changing landscape of 
today's business world. Their core vision of keeping Greater 
Bloomington a vibrant community in which to live, learn, invest, and 
work has paid off for area residents and will continue to do so for 
years to come.
  On behalf of the citizens of Indiana, I sincerely congratulate all 
members of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce on their 100th 
anniversary, and I wish them continued success and growth in the years 
ahead.

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