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.
A site dedicated to the exploration and ecstasy of chocolate. The Chocolate Priestess will lead “Saturday Sacraments” by taking the reader through the experience of one type of chocolate or one company’s offering described in all five senses. Other postings will review other types of chocolate, cocoa related products, and events, along with thoughts about chocolate in the news and culture under various headings that you can find on the side menu.
Bloomington ATA Martial Arts Academy is a family owned and operated martial arts school that specializes in giving each member of the family a place where they can grow individually while keeping family bonds strong. Our Training Programs are specially designed for each and every member of the family from 18 months to 80+.Our purpose is to empower all who desire to accomplish their goals by enabling each to achieve his or her potential. Our mission is to serve our members, their families, and our community by utilizing all of our skills and talents to help you or your child develop himself or herself in a healthy and progressive manor.
BeeHive Homes of Bloomington is an assisted living home for our senior residents. Like all other BeeHive Homes across the country, it’s not an institution but a home where we have created the look, feel, and ambience of an actual family home. At the same time, we offer a safe and secure environment with an abundance of tender loving care from which our residents can live and thrive.One of the many things that sets us apart from other assisted living facilities is the experience of “being at home.” The layout, decor, centralized kitchen, home-cooked meals, and quality time with family and friends are some of the many things that make our residents feel so at home.We believe not in aging but in living life to the fullest, and we value compassion, dignity, respect, excellence of care, and stewardship.
Quality Surfaces, Inc. is ready to fulfill all of your countertop needs–just contact us with a drawing of your countertop layout, dimensions, and your material choice. Our customer service department can quickly work up a quote for your custom tops.We will then arrange to have your cabinets digitally measured (for remodelers, existing countertops will have to be removed) to ensure an excellent fit.Your tops are then fabricated right here at our facility, then our professional installers will install your new countertops, and instruct you on their care and maintenance.
Healing with SPIRIT Practitioner, Rev. Patricia C. Coleman is a Reiki Seichem Master Teacher offering Reiki Wellness Sessions for relaxation, stress and pain reduction by appointment. Patricia also occasionally offers Reiki and related wellness arts workshops to individuals and small groups. I have been working with the energy body for nearly 30 years. My vibration healing work Includes Ho’oponopono, Aura/Charkra Balancing, Limpias, Clearings for people, places and animals. Ceremonies and Healing Stone Aids. Reiki stimulates the bodies natural healing abilities, helps with stress and pain reduction and management. The experience of Reiki is unique to each individual. Visit my website for a description of my work, information and resources, including the use of Reiki in hospitals, the Reiki Wellness Project for Vet and other resources. My clients express experiences of deep relaxation, a general sense of well being and relief from pain.I provide Reiki to people,pets (in their own home only) and places. Reiki has been shown to be useful to persons experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Alzehiemer’s and Children with Attention Disorders and Austism as well as offered for palliative care. My work is Love and Well-being in creative action!My practice also intuitive energy and listening techniques with Creative Arts Play and storytelling, and Green Life Skills to facilitate your intention to nurture and support your own healing process.I am located in Patricia’s Wellness Arts Cafe with Quilter’s Comfort Teas, 725 West Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN
Street Address
2620 North Walnut street, Executive Park North Bloomington, Indiana 47404
We are a fitness business that is dedicated to “making fitness a lifestyle” for our clients. Our fitness professionals will help you overcome unhealthy patterns of eating and will guide you through an exercise program. Xcel Performance offers one on one training, small group training, and ENERGIZE! fitness classes.
Craft Construction LLC specializes in custom residential and commercial construction. We have expertise in residential remodeling, new construction, commercial contracting and maintenance.
My artistic goal has been to create images that uplift the spirit and make visual music which sings to the soul. I enjoy every aspect of what ever I am working on. I also enjoy acting as a creative coach for youth and adults and facilitating their process through private classes and group explorations. My art is in private and public collectionsas well as in my Patricia’s Wellness Arts Cafe and By Hand Gallery. “Peace Words”, an open book, hangs in the Indiana University Fine Arts Library as part of their extensive artist books collection. As a Reiki Master Practitioner, Spiritual Healer, Prayer Shaman and Teacher, I see clients by appointment and teach individuals, families and children by arrangement. I use my understandings of Energy Medicine into all that I create through art or spoken word. I am a resource for those seeking to explore more joy, creative mindfulness through play and using tools to support healing intentionally through relaxation, releasing and restoration. I have been working in and exploring this area since the 1970’s.My personal work in this time is to crafting a more peaceful and sustainable world. A long term project whose parts have ebbed and flowed is my work with the non-profit resource Green Dove Network, Inc., the umbrella for Local Food Bloomington and the Indiana Holistic Health Network
Street Address
2620 North Walnut, Executive Park North Bloomington, Indiana 47404
The American Legion Auxiliary shines as an example of unselfish giving. With almost a million members from all walks of life, the Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans, and raises millions of dollars to support its own programs as well as other worthwhile charities familiar to most Americans. It is all accomplished with volunteers.The Auxiliary, organized in 1919 to assist The American Legion, is much more than the name implies. The organization has achieved its own unique identity while working side-by-side with the veterans who belong to The American Legion. Like the Legion, the Auxiliary’s interests have broadened to encompass the entire community.The American Legion Auxiliary is the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization. Through its nearly 10,500 units located in every state and some foreign countries, the Auxiliary embodies the spirit of America that has prevailed through war and peace. Along with The American Legion, it solidly stands behind America and her ideals.
Visit the Lutheran Campus Ministry Student Center at the Luther Rose House.LCM-IU is a ministry to the students of Indiana University. With one foot in the university and one foot in greater Bloomington community, we endeavor to serve wherever there is need.LCM-IU is an intentionally safe place – open to all students – regardless of faith background, church denominational history, economic status, political affiliation, ancestry, color, national origin, race, sexual or gender orientation, disability or handicap, political persuasion, age, or academic standing.
Jim Doering has been working with wood for the past 40 years. From his very first project, a mahogany shelf he made for a high school shop, he realized he had both a talent and a love for this time-honored craft.Over the years, he has created many items for family and friends, ranging from coffee tables, rocking chairs, crown moldings and trim for rooms, and more, all while developing Doering Consulting, a successful computer consulting business.Woodworking continues to be a passion for Jim, and as he enters a new phase in his life, he is now able to offer his talents to a discerning, high-end clientele, who can appreciate (and afford) the services of a skillful and experienced high-end craftsman.As his tagline suggests, he is not in the market to mass produce cheap, disposable items, but rather to create fine, detailed pieces that he can enjoy making, and you can enjoy owning.Please visit the gallery here to see examples of his work.
Sycamore Land Trust (Sycamore) is a regional, nonprofit conservation organization protecting southern Indiana’s natural heritage. With the support of our members and volunteers, we conserve important natural areas (including forests, prairies, and wetlands) and family farms. Many of our preserves are open to the public for hiking and bird watching, and we offer a variety of hikes and other events for people of all ages to connect with nature. We also invest in the future with our Environmental Education Program, offering a series of science units that students better understand and appreciate our natural world. Visit www.sycamorelandtrust.org for more information on preserves, events, volunteering, and membership.
Posit Science and it’s scientific team (50+ scientists) have used their extensive knowledge of neuroplasticity and cognitive function to design the computer-based Brain Fitness Program. PBS recently aired a special which addressed the Brain Fitness Program.I am a local Authorized Provider for this program. I can show you how it can help you with your memory–just call for a FREE demonstration.I offer a discount that you can not find on the main website
Lamplight Pet offers professional Pet Sitting, Nursing and Hospice Care, and Animal Reiki in the comfort of your home. Founded by a veterinary technician and Animal Reiki practitioner, Lamplight provides caring, professional pet services for families and their furry children. Special needs pets welcome.Lamplight just loves your pets!
Are you looking for some fresh photography? I’m experienced in senior portraits, weddings, event and pet photography.I am also experienced in logo, ad and magazine design.I’m a graduate from Ringling College of Art and Design and would love to capture your special moments in a new way!My rate is $50/hour and I am willing to negotiate!
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