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 Bujinkan Martial Arts were developed by the legendary ninja and samurai of Japan, The Bujinkan continues on in the 21st Century under the guidance of Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, thirty-fourth Grandmaster of Togakure Ryu Ninpo.The International Bujinkan Dojo is led by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, who lives and trains in Noda City, Japan. He actively teaches at the Budokan in Tokyo and at the Bujinkan Hombu Dojo in Noda. Hatsumi Sensei is recognized as one of the premiere martial artists of today and is well known throughout the world.Hatsumi Sensei’s organization is called “Bujinkan Dojo” (The Divine Warrior God’s Place for Training). The name of our style is now generally known as “Budo Taijutsu.” Budo Taijutsu is a traditional Japanese kobudo martial art with a history that spans well over a thousand years.The Bloomington Bujinkan Dojo’s main focus is to accurately convey the teachings of Masaaki Hatsumi – 34th Grandmaster of Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu. Training is led by Lance Garrison, Shodan.
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.
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.
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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