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.
Looking for your best mortgage solution? Then you have found it with Mortgage Solutions! Mortgage Solutions, Incorporated has been serving Bloomington and the surrounding communities for twelve years now and is consistently one of the leading lenders in the greater Monroe County area. We offer our clients a variety of lenders in addition to excellent rates and closing costs. What separates Mortgage Solutions from our competitors? We are a privately owned and operated company with one goal in mind at all times, Building Our Business One Satisfied Client at a Time. We are driven toward providing quality service to our customers by the finding the home financing that best serves their needs. Our tradition remains investing in our clients, who have done us the honor of allowing us to serve them when they are making some of the most important decisions of their lifetimes, rather than a lot of expensive advertising.Our commitment to excellence is why Mortgage Solutions has been voted by YOU, our valued clients, family and friends, the #1 Mortgage Company in the HT Readers Choice Awards for six consecutive years. To experience the Mortgage Solutions difference, please contact our office today. We look forward to serving you!
Deremiah-Frye Mortuary was established in 1946, by Robert Harrell and Orville Greene. It was originally called Greene & Harrell Funeral Home. In 1973, the business was purchased by Don Frye, Ron Deremiah and Larry Newsom. The funeral home was moved to its’ present location of 700 Gourley Pike in 1976. Around 1985, Don Frye and Ron Deremiah purchased Larry Newsom’s shares and became partners. The business name was then changed to Deremiah-Frye Mortuary, Greene & Harrell Chapel.
An organic herb shop + natural parenting boutiqueWe offer a wide range of Herbal Products as well as an extensive selection of Natural Parenting Products. We are committed to selling products that are either natural, organic, and fairtrade or in the best situation, all of the above. We shop from companies that care about their carbon footprint and ecological practices, so your purchases reflect this as well.Offering baby registry and beautiful gifts for babies and children. Come explore Barefoot!
The District serves south central Indiana asthe leader in green business initiatives,education, and waste & recycling management.The District is a multifaceted service organization with five locations that educate andprovide programs to the citizens of Monroe County to ensure that recyclables and trashare handled in an environmentally safe and socially and economically responsible manner.Find out more about our mission, our facilities, and the people who make it happen.
Mission StatementCirclesˆ™ is an intentional way for people to build relationships across class and race lines to end poverty in their communities. Circlesˆ™ is a high impact strategy that will:- Change the mind-set of the community so it wants to end poverty- Change goals, policies, and approaches to end poverty and, – Empower people in poverty to help solve community problems while transitioning out of poverty themselves.A Circle is a supportive, intentional, reciprocal, befriending relationship made up of one Circle Leader who is living in poverty and two to five Circles Allies who usually are from middle class. A Circle typically meets once or twice a month to build friendships and to work on the Circle Leader’s dreams, plans, and goals.A Circle Leader is an individual or family with a low-income who is interested in meeting her/his household needs on a consistent basis and becoming self-sufficient-. The Circle Leader is responsible for her or his Circle; convening, leading, and giving and receiving support. She or he will work with the Allies to complete her/his plan that was developed in the Getting Ahead group and with the Circles Coach. Getting Ahead prepares Circle Leaders to take a leadership role in the Circle and to use their knowledge and skills as problem solvers to work on poverty issues in the community as well.Circle Allies are community members who want to be in a supportive, intentional, befriending relationship with an individual or family working to get out of poverty. Circle Allies work with the Circle Leader to figure out how to accomplish her or his plan. Within the guidelines set by the Community Guiding Coalition, Circle Allies do what makes sense and what brings joy to the relationship. Circle Allies are trained in Bridges out of Poverty as a way to work with Circle Leaders in supporting their plans to get out of poverty.
Turn your new house or apartment into a home with furnishings from Wright’s and Philpott Used Furniture. We have an ever-changing collection of home furnishings and accessories in a wide variety of styles to suit every taste.No matter if you’re looking for a lamp or a table to put it on, we pride ourselves in finding all the items you need to furnish a new place or to enhance the one you’ve lived in for years.As we search for items for our store, we keep the same three standards in mind: high quality, good price, and a variety of styles. That means whether you’re looking to furnish a bedroom, dining room, or a whole house, you’ll find what you need at a price you can afford.We also buy furniture, so when you’re ready to leave town, give us a call and we’ll come out and give you an estimate.
At Klaiber’s Sewing Center we consider it a privilege to serve and inspire your creativity through unbeatable product selection, premier service, outstanding educational program and an atmosphere dedicated to helping you achieve your creative dreams.Klaiber’s Sewing Center is an authorized dealer for Baby Lock, Janome, Elna, Simplicity, and Necchi Sewing and Embroidery Machines; Koala Sewing Cabinets; and Designer’s Gallery Software.
Monroe County Martial Arts (MCMA) offers more styles of martial arts than any other program in the area and is recognized as the leader in martial arts. In addition to the Korean art of Tae Kwon Do, MCMA has top notch instructors in a variety of systems from around the globe. We offer ten different martial arts.
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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