Bloomington’s economic momentum, IU football's rise, and Cook Medical’s MRI breakthrough

In this week’s Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, the Innovate Indiana Series heads to Bloomington, where a $70 million convention center expansion and the Hopewell housing project mark the city’s transformation. Mayor Kerry Thomson shares her vision for live-work-play development and how Indiana University and Crane are fueling tech-driven growth. Plus: IU football’s breakout season brings national attention and a multimillion-dollar economic impact to Bloomington. President Pam Whitten and AD Scott Dolson weigh in on campus buzz, NIL, and a $92 million coaching deal. Cook Medical and Siemens Healthineers partner on the first MRI suite built for interventional care—an industry-changing move for U.S. hospitals. At The Mill in Bloomington’s Trades District, AI startup InfoSentience is reshaping sports content with deals from CBS Sports and MaxPreps. Walmart teams with Vincennes University to create a new workforce pipeline in HVAC and facilities tech. And a look at HarperCollins' $300 million investment in Brownsburg, Caterpillar's workforce training initiative. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com. 00:00 Welcome to Bloomington: Big Developments 00:44 Bloomington’s Economic Evolution 01:44 IU’s Impact & Technology Cluster 02:00 Talking Growth with Mayor Carrie Thompson 03:16 Convention Center Expansion & Community Plans 04:13 Innovative Housing: Hopewell Project 05:51 Bloomington’s Shift to Tech & Innovation 06:09 Stadium District: A New Vision for Growth 07:00 IU Football: Driving Business & Community 09:01 IU’s Rise and Statewide Impact 10:13 Bioscience Hub: IU Lab and Beyond 10:54 Economics of Football Success: Big Ten Insights 11:52 Football’s Ripple Effect in Bloomington 12:57 Changing Face of College Sports Law 13:17 News Roundup: Expansions & Jobs Across Indiana 14:44 Healthcare Innovation: Cook Medical & Siemens 17:31 Indiana's Healthcare and Workforce Updates 18:44 Startup Spotlight: The Mill and Innovation District 25:13 AI Startups & The Future of Tech in Bloomington 27:05 What’s Next for the Trades District 27:18 Wrapping Up from Bloomington & Series Outro