# Business Events in Bloomington | Conferences & Networking

- **Subtitle**: Find upcoming business events in Bloomington — conferences, seminars, startup meetups and networking. Discover dates, venues and book tickets.
- **Category**: Business
- **Display Name**: Business events
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<p>Grow your business and meet like minded people at some of the biggest business and networking events in Bloomington. Managing a big firm or planning to build a startup, there are all the kinds of business events that suit your preferences. Be a part of huge summits, startup events or a relatively casual business luncheon and find the right platform to engage with such business events in Bloomington. Explore from the extensive business events near you; for business growth, for networking, for finding answers or just simply for personal growth.</p>

## Business Events in Bloomington

- **Event Name**: Fall Into Local Shopping Expo
  - **Description**: Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 17, 2026! 

Get ready for Central Illinois’ Premier Small Business &amp; Holiday Shopping Expo! 

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Parke Regency Hotel &amp; Conference Center
⏰ VIP Admission: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
⏰ FREE
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/fall-into-local-shopping-expo/200030559545711
  - **Venue**: 1413 Leslie Dr, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61704
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  - **Categories**: Business, Exhibitions
- **Event Name**: 2026 IPWMAN Conference
  - **Description**: 2026 IPWMAN Conference unites public works and emergency leaders to share best practices, strengthen mutual aid, and build resiliency.About this EventThe IPWMAN Conference brings together public works professionals, emerg
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  - **Date**: Tue Oct 20 2026 at 11:00 am – Wed Oct 21 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/2026-ipwman-conference/100001993167626024
  - **Venue**: The Double Tree Hotel &amp; Conference Center
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 1,500
  - **Categories**: business, conferences, sports, meetups, tournaments
- **Event Name**: Red Raccoon Games Halloween Used Game Auction
  - **Description**: Spooky season brings us a bountiful treat with the return of the Red Raccoon Games Used Game Auction on Saturday, October 31st, starting at 10:00am!

This will be a proper auction instead of the used game sales we did last year.

Each person can bring in
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/red-raccoon-games-halloween-used-game-auction/200030720577952
  - **Venue**: 301 N. Main St., Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701
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  - **Categories**: business, kids, holiday
- **Event Name**: Bloomington, IL- Trading Card Academy Live Workshop
  - **Description**: Learn the business behind trading cards through live, hands-on training in sourcing, selling, operations, scaling, profit &amp; growth.About this EventTURN YOUR PASSION FOR TRADING CARDS INTO A BUSINESS.Trading Car
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 20 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/bloomington-il-trading-card-academy-live-workshop/100002002664278768
  - **Venue**: 716 E Empire St
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  - **Price**: USD 319 to 959
  - **Categories**: business, workshops, virtual

## Trending Events in Bloomington

- **Event Name**: Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
🏠 Address: 1200 East Seventeenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
🌆 City: Bloomington
📍 Location: 39.1809, -86.5256🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers Football,
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: IU Homecoming Parade 2026
  - **Description**: The Homecoming Parade is back on Kirkwood! ⚪️🔴

Join us Friday, October 30, at 5:30 p.m. as IU student groups and local organizations take over downtown Bloomington with floats, costumes, music, and plenty of Hoosier spirit.

The parade starts at Washingt
  - **Venue**: Kirkwood Ave
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- **Event Name**: Partita: An Evening with Barbara Kingsolver
  - **Description**: InformationJoin Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver for an evening of readings, questions, and musical performances by Jacobs School of Music pianist Susan Tsai to celebrate the release of her brand-new novel Partita.
  - **Venue**: Indiana University Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Tim Hawkins Live - Bloomington, MN - SOLD OUT
  - **Description**: Life’s serious enough - take a night off with Tim Hawkins! Known for his hilarious favorites like “Things You Don’t Say to Your Wife,” “Cletus Take the Reel,” and “Pink Pretty Tractor,” Tim brings his one-of-a-kind blend of music and comedy to audiences w
  - **Venue**: 8600 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55425-1920, United States
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- **Event Name**: Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience in Mall of America
  - **Description**: ⭐ Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms, and fantastical landscapes. Jump from one immersive space to the next
  - **Venue**: Mall of America
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- **Event Name**: Downtown Trick or Treat
  - **Description**: 🎃👻 TRICK OR TREAT IS BACK IN DOWNTOWN BLOOMINGTON! 🍬

Grab your costumes, bring your candy buckets, and get ready for one of our favorite Downtown traditions!

Join us for an evening of FREE, family-friendly Halloween fun as Downtown businesses, nonprofit
  - **Venue**: Downtown Bloomington
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- **Event Name**: Indiana Hoosiers Football vs. Ohio State Football
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsIndiana Hoosiers Football has 7 upcoming events.Ohio State Buckeyes Football has 9 upcoming events.
  - **Venue**: Memorial Stadium - Bloomington
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Business events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Fall Into Local Shopping Expo (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:30 am at 1413 Leslie Dr, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61704), 2026 IPWMAN Conference (Tue Oct 20 2026 at 11:00 am at The Double Tree Hotel &amp; Conference Center), Red Raccoon Games Halloween Used Game Auction (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 am at 301 N. Main St., Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701), Bloomington, IL- Trading Card Academy Live Workshop (Tue Oct 20 2026 at 09:00 am at 716 E Empire St).
- **Q**: What Business events are happening in Bloomington this weekend October 16–18, 2026?
  - **A:** Fall Into Local Shopping Expo (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:30 am at 1413 Leslie Dr, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61704).
- **Q**: What Business events are happening in Bloomington in October 2026?
  - **A:** Fall Into Local Shopping Expo (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:30 am at 1413 Leslie Dr, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61704), 2026 IPWMAN Conference (Tue Oct 20 2026 at 11:00 am at The Double Tree Hotel &amp; Conference Center), Red Raccoon Games Halloween Used Game Auction (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 am at 301 N. Main St., Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701), Bloomington, IL- Trading Card Academy Live Workshop (Tue Oct 20 2026 at 09:00 am at 716 E Empire St).
- **Q**: How can I find Business events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Business events in Bloomington on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Business events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Business events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Business events in Bloomington include 1413 Leslie Dr, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61704, The Double Tree Hotel &amp; Conference Center, 301 N. Main St., Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Business events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Prices for Business events in Bloomington range from USD 319 to USD 1,500. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Business events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Business events in Bloomington include Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center, Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network, Red Raccoon Games.
- **Q**: What types of Business events can I find in Bloomington?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of business sub-genres and styles including Networking, Entrepreneurship, Investment Literacy, Business, Leadership and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Business events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Business events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Business events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Follow the Business category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Business events are listed in Bloomington.

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