Bloomington launches $100K business competition, wins conservation award
The Bloomington City Council highlighted two major initiatives at its April 16 meeting: an annual business pitch competition offering $100,000 to entrepreneurs and a state conservation award recognizing the city's energy disclosure program.
The city is accepting applications through April 28 for Hatch Bloomington, an annual competition that provides funding to help new retail businesses open in the city. The $100,000 prize supports entrepreneurs in establishing brick-and-mortar storefronts. Last year's winner, Scrambling Egg, is preparing to open its first location at 7828 Portland Avenue South, demonstrating the program's track record of success.
In environmental news, Bloomington received a Blazing Star Award from Conservation Minnesota for its time of sale energy disclosure program. The award recognizes local governments that advance conservation, climate resilience, environmental protection, or outdoor recreation opportunities. The program requires energy efficiency information to be disclosed when properties are sold, helping buyers make informed decisions about home energy performance.
The city also released its 2024 sustainability report, which is available for public review. This report details the city's ongoing sustainability projects and initiatives. The recognition from Conservation Minnesota reflects Bloomington's commitment to environmental goals and positions the city as a leader in conservation efforts among Minnesota municipalities.
Community members interested in applying for Hatch Bloomington should submit applications by April 28. The city's 2024 sustainability report is available for residents who want to learn more about local environmental initiatives.
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[0:16] hello and thanks for tuning in to
[0:18] Bloomington Today Let's take a look at
[0:19] the latest news in Bloomington Take a
[0:22] crack at winning $100,000 through the
[0:25] Hatch Bloomington Business Pitch
[0:26] Competition It's an annual retail pitch
[0:29] competition where participants present
[0:31] their ideas for starting a
[0:32] brick-and-mortar business in Bloomington
[0:34] A panel of judges that includes business
[0:36] and community leaders evaluates the
[0:38] contest applications and three stages of
[0:41] business pitches top 25 top 10 and top
[0:44] three The winner will receive $100,000
[0:47] toward a storefront presence in
[0:49] Bloomington Applications are being
[0:51] accepted now through April 28th To learn
[0:53] more about this unique opportunity visit
[0:57] blm.mn/hatch You probably are familiar
[0:59] with last year's winner Scrambling Egg
[1:01] They're about to open their first
[1:03] storefront at 7828 Portland Avenue South
[1:06] They hope to be open in early to miday
[1:10] The city of Bloomington is recognized
[1:12] for blazing the way in conservation
[1:14] Conservation Minnesota recently
[1:16] announced it's giving the city a blazing
[1:18] star award for its time of sale energy
[1:20] disclosure program The award
[1:22] acknowledges local governments for
[1:23] exciting projects that advance
[1:25] conservation climate resilience
[1:27] environmental protection or outdoor
[1:29] recreation opportunities 28 projects
[1:31] were submitted and considered for this
[1:33] year's award Bloomington was one of
[1:35] three winners Learn more about other
[1:37] sustainability projects happening in
[1:39] Bloomington The city's annual
[1:41] sustainability report for 2024 is now
[1:44] available at the link on your screen
[1:46] That's a wrap on this week's buzz If you
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[1:50] highlighting people places and projects
[1:52] in Bloomington watch features right here
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