Jobs & Economy in Bloomington
Bloomington's economy runs on a genuinely diversified base: Indiana University itself, Cook Group/Cook Medical's substantial medical-device manufacturing, and the nearby Crane defense-industry cluster.
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Learn moreCook Group/Cook Medical's substantial manufacturing base
Cook Group/Cook Medical, headquartered in Bloomington, employs more than 12,000 people with over $2 billion in revenue -- one of the largest privately held medical-device manufacturers in the US.
Indiana University as a direct employer
Beyond its enrollment impact, IU itself is a major direct employer in Bloomington, alongside the broader university-adjacent service economy it supports.
Naval Support Activity Crane, nearby
Naval Support Activity Crane, roughly 30 miles southwest of Bloomington, is a real, substantial regional defense-sector employer drawing on the broader Bloomington-area labor pool.
Key takeaways
- Cook Group/Cook Medical's 12,000+ employees and $2 billion+ revenue anchor Bloomington's manufacturing base.
- Indiana University is a major direct employer in Bloomington, beyond its enrollment impact alone.
- Naval Support Activity Crane, roughly 30 miles southwest, adds a real, substantial regional defense-sector employment base.
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