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.
Inali Henna provides all-natural, organic henna and jagua art (paste designs, lasting ~1-3 weeks), and henna glam and glitter designs (solid color designs, immediately drying, lasting up to a full week), by artists certified by the ICNHA, and offers a full range of traditional and modern design styles with designs curated specifically for the attendees of each event.
Conveniently located on the south side of Bloomington in Smith’s Shoe Center, minutes from downtown and the Indiana University campus, In a Yarn Basket offers a large selection of yarns, notions, needles, crochet hooks, books and patterns for knitting and crocheting, gifts and gift certificates. The shop is staffed by knowledgeable, friendly ‘fiber people’ who are always willing and eager to help with questions and problems. Stop in and pet the yarns. Classes are offered for all skill levels.
inbloom photography is the work of photographer Wendi Chitwood.*life-style:noun. a way of life or a style of living that reflects one’s attitudes and values.lifestyle photography is a relaxed, natural approach to documenting your memories. as your wedding photographer, my goal is to create images that capture not only the look, but the emotions of the day. I think wedding images should be fun, interesting, beautiful… and most of all, full of that once in a lifetime feeling.inbloom photography offers all-inclusive wedding packages ranging from $2,000 – $3000. Each package includes: a wedding consultation, an engagement session fee, professional editing of each image, an online gallery for ordering/sharing, and the digital image files with reproduction release. Contact me for more details.
he Indiana Daily Student is an independent, student-run newspaper that has been published for the community of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, since 1867. The IDS is free and distributed throughout the campus and city
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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