Meet Eli Serrano: The Builder Behind Ideas, Apps, and Opportunities
It’s 7:30 p.m. on a Tuesday evening at The Mill, and most of the lights are off—except one. Inside...
Catch Flights, Not Fatigue: How Jetlag Rescue Blends Science and Wellness
Innovation doesn’t always begin in a lab. Sometimes, it starts in an airport.
Future Wonder: Innovation with Intention
When Simon Beverton lost his corporate bank job in 2016, he didn’t move to a bigger city or join...
Innovation Stories: How Upland Brewed Community for Innovation Week
Some collaborations start with a handshake. This one started with a pint.
From Legacy to Launch Pad: Why Innovation Week Matters for Bloomington's Future
Eight months ago, I described Bloomington at a crossroads, calling for the same bold ambition that...
From Bloomington to the Edge: Ned Bingham's Journey with Broccoli
Some founders chase hype. Ned Bingham picks the hard problems and builds patiently. With Broccoli,...
Startup Summer 2025: Fuels founders, forges futures in Bloomington with Demo Day July 31
In a year of transformation for Bloomington’s economic development strategy, Startup Summer 2025...
Bloomington Economy Insights: BEDC's Annual Event and What It Means for The Mill
On June 18, four members of our Mill team, including CEO John Fernandez (CEO), joined Bloomington’s...
A New Civic Platform for Bloomington's Future
This is the first Ambition in Bloom column, an ongoing series by John Fernandez, CEO of The Mill,...
AMBITION IN BLOOM: LEARNING FROM ANN ARBOR SPARK'S INNOVATION JOURNEY
Yesterday at The Mill, we had the privilege of hosting Paul Krutko, President and CEO of Ann Arbor...