Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse took to the stage at the Radisson Blu Mall of America to share the strides and plans of the city in his "2025 State of the City" address. Key takeaways from Friday's event highlighted the past year's achievements with a lookout to the year ahead. A significant portion of the city's populace and its myriad stakeholders gathered, beginning with an 11 a.m. registration, then onto networking, before sitting down to a lunch service at 11:30 a.m., followed by the mayor's program at noon.

For those unable to attend in person, the city ensured accessibility to the event by offering a live stream option through YouTube. Interested individuals could tune in to either the embedded video on their page or directly on the City's YouTube channel. This digital window aimed to actively engage citizens to quickly broaden their understanding of Bloomington's current state affairs and future initiatives.

The event doubled as an expo of sorts, showcasing the "Best of Bloomington" and providing ample opportunity for locals to network. With the backdrop of the previous year's wins, Mayor Busse was slated to lay out what’s planned for this year and beyond during the formal program segment of the afternoon. The community was encouraged to register online prior to the occasion, ensuring a spot at the significant civic gathering.