Veterans Parkway & Mercer Avenue Bloomington, IL 61701

Bloomington-Normal presents a desirable market with a diversified economy. Bloomington, the county seat of McLean County, IL, is home to the world headquarters of State Farm Insurance, employing 14,500 individuals, and Country Financial, with 2,025 employees. Other major employers contributing to industry diversification include Illinois State University with 3,940 employees, Rivian Automotive with 7,500 employees, and OSF Healthcare with 1,286 employees. Additional notable employers are Nussbaum Transportation, Beer Nuts Brand Snacks, and Brandt Industries, drawn to McLean County's highly productive agricultural sector. The twin cities benefit from service by four major railroad lines and Amtrak, along with air transportation via the Central Illinois Regional Airport, catering to commuter, corporate, and private aircraft. Normal is home to Illinois State University with 20,784 students and Heartland Community College with 5,280 students. Bloomington also hosts Illinois Wesleyan University, enrolling 1,649 students. These higher education institutions have experienced growth, expanding engineering programs, business incubators, and healthcare programs. Bloomington Ranks #64 in Best Places to Live in the US in 2022. Bloomington-Normal is ranked in the top 10 among “Most Livable College Towns in America” Strategistico, 2022. Bloomington-Normal is ranked in the top 20 among “Most Livable Small Cities in the U.S.” Bloomington-Normal is ranked #3 in Illinois among “Start-Up City Rankings” Bloomington-Normal is ranked #1 among the "Happiest City in America".