Welcome to Bloomington’s Local Business Hub — your go-to resource for discovering independent businesses, community-rooted services, and creative entrepreneurs across Bloomington and Monroe County.
From homegrown shops and skilled tradespeople to wellness providers, artists, and nonprofits, this directory is built to spotlight the people and places that make Bloomington thrive.
The Musical Arts Youth Orchestra offers a full symphonic orchestra experience to young musicians in south central Indiana. MAYO also offers chamber music coaching through its Chamber music Program and jazz combo experience through its Jazz Program. Young musicians from eleven Southern Indiana counties participate. The MAYO mission is to provide musical training to a wide array of students of all levels and backgrounds, to promote excellence while fostering individual development, and to prepare students not just as musicians but as community members.
Our mission at Susie’s Place is to provide a neutral, child friendly center for the investigation of alleged child abuse and neglect, while maintaining the comfort and safety of the child. At Susie’s Place, we hope to effect positive change in the communities we serve and have a vision of strengthening communities’ abilities to nurture and protect children.
Natural Elements is a shop dedicated to promoting eco-consciousness by offering products made with sustainable or Earth friendly materials (i.e. bamboo, hemp, and organic cotton). The shop also provides a retail outlet for local artists and craftsmen to offer their creations to the general public. Finally, the store offers many fair trade products made throughout the world, making sure that everyone, including the farmer or artist, receives fair compensation for their time and effort.
The Bloomington Alternative is a weekly journal of news and commentary published by journalist Steven Higgs. Access is free, but readers are asked to subscribe to help underwrite the costs associated with the Alternative’s production.
Formed by a group of dedicated volunteers in 1989, the Indiana Recycling Coalition, Inc. (IRC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization representing concerned citizens, state and local government officials, business, industry and environmental groups. Our mission is to support source reduction, reuse, composting and recycling activities in Indiana. To encourage integrated recycling, the Coalition supports buying recycled-content products, and the collection and remanufacturing of recyclable materials. The goal of this support is to conserve our natural resources, decrease reliance on final disposal and to encourage environmental responsibility. The Coalition supports this Mission by:- Fostering a diverse and active membership;- Offering forums for discussion, networking and education;- Supplying materials to support the development of solutions at the local, regional and state levels; and- Developing advocacy positions, to serve as a voice of the membership.
Voelker Insurance serves the needs of individuals and families in the Owen, Monroe, and Greene county areas of Indiana. Agent and Owner Tony Voelker is dedicted to providing you with the coverage that meets your needs and your budget.
The Y is a nonprofit organization that brings kids, adults and families closer together. The Y encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, indoor pools, sports, fun and shared interests. The Y has programs for all ages.
Since 1917, the Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross has provided disaster relief, services to Armed Forces, emergency preparedness and lifesaving programs to Bloomington and the surrounding communities.
In Dec. 2009 I retired from Meadowood to start Helping Hands with my husband, sister and brother-in-law. The four of us have many years of experience, and are very reliable, honest and helpful. It takes a special kind of person to give good service in this field and we are considerate and patient.Helping Hands can do everything for anyone who needs help in their home including meal prep, dressing, bathing, light housework, laundry, shopping, feeding, pet care, etc. We can do small “fix it” home repair jobs, light housekeeping, and even give haircuts to folks who are unable to get to a salon or barber.We take people to doctor appointments, to the airport, out to lunch or help them shop. We have free consultation with perspective clients or family members.
When you support a local business, you’re doing more than making a purchase — you’re fueling our local economy, creating jobs, and investing in a more connected, resilient community. Whether you’re hiring a contractor, picking out a handmade gift, or looking for a new favorite yoga studio, it all starts here.
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