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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Petoodle Pet Sitting Services provides professional in-home pet sitting, dog walking, and medication administration services to the Bloomington, Indiana community. Petoodle is co-owned and operated by a trained veterinary technician. Call us today at 812-272-2726 to schedule a free consultation.
Include Rita Smith in the preparations and planning for your wedding, events, or to have the convenience of an in-home hairstyle or makeover.She has been in the beauty industry for 15 years, both as a hair designer and makeup artist. Her clients range from 8 months to 90 years old, and she possesses the flexibily to meet the needs of everyone in between.On the hairstyling side, Rita maintains personal profiles of each of her clients, recording color, forumula, cut, styling preferences, and any unusual qualities.At each makeup consultation she creates and records the individual skin type, skin tone, facial shape, and color coding. She also can provide plans to address skin challenges unique to you.Whether in in-home perm for your homebound parent, to prepare for your sororitiy’s formal, or your daughter’s wedding, call Rita today for free consultation.
Bloomington Home Care Services is dedicated to providing the highest quality of professional, dependable in-home care, also offering home management, maintenance & concierge services. Enabling our clients to live happier, healthier lives at home, our services are distinguished by the caliber of our caregivers, the responsiveness of our staff and our expertise in home care. .
Internationally known, Bloomington-based artist Jennifer Garant’s work expresses the exuberance and joy found in a life lived to the fullest.Jennifer’s work has been commissioned by collectors around the world, from public and private organizations to corporations and celebrities, and has been shown and collected by galleries throughout the U.S. and Canada. Her signature chefs have been distributed world-wide on a wide variety of licensed products for the home.
The Healing Room is located at the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington and Vista Massage and Wellness in Greenwood. The Healing Room offers Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Reiki, classes and workshops in natural health and wellness. I am fully licensed and certified and offer a unique blend of therapies to help heal from the inside out. Offering services 7 days a week from 11am-7pm. Please visit our website for more information and to schedule your first session! A unique “pay what you can” system is in place so that no matter your financial situation, you can receive natural health services.
I provide professional therapeutic massage specializing in stress and pain relief management.Trained and Certified to provide geriatric and senior massage.Swedish massage with myofascial training, trigger point and reiki. Hot stone massage is also availableWe have gift certificate specials for the coming holidays.
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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