Business & Economy

Grocery delivery workers, volunteers run errands for the vulnerable amid pandemic

By Lauren McLaughlin · Wednesday, May 13,2020 6:51 p.m.

Workers take extra measures to deliver items safely.

Bloomington businesses prepare to open during COVID-19 pandemic

By Lauren McLaughlin · Tuesday, May 12,2020 10:02 p.m.

Retail businesses and restaurants are allowed to open Friday at 50% capacity.

Upland's rehiring process angers employees, but president says it's misunderstood

By Lilly St. Angelo · Sunday, May 3,2020 5:55 p.m.

Bower said recently laid off employees will be prioritized in rehiring.

Local photographers provide senior portraits during pandemic

By Ty Vinson · Wednesday, April 29,2020 5:49 p.m.

How Charming Photography is offering senior photo shoots for $50 and under.

Spencer candy store helps community, plans to open Bloomington location

By Ty Vinson · Monday, April 27,2020 5:44 p.m.

The store is selling four-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer for $7.

7 Bloomington businesses receive funds in first round of city's COVID-19 relief

By Kyra Miller · Thursday, April 23,2020 8:31 p.m.

The first round of loans totaled over $240,000.

Darn Good Soup closed for foreseeable future, may reopen at new location

By Kyra Miller · Tuesday, April 21,2020 7:32 p.m.

A GoFundMe started for employees had raised more than $5,000 as of Tuesday.

Pizza X to partner with Baked!, add cookies to menu

By Hannah Dailey · Sunday, April 19,2020 6:41 p.m.

Three of the cookie shop’s signature flavors will be available.

IU economic experts respond to Rep. Hollingsworth's calls to end social distancing

By Sara Kress · Sunday, April 19,2020 4:33 p.m.

About 22 million people in the U.S. have lost their jobs.

Indian Palace owner’s unexpected death inspires community support, GoFundMe

By Carson TerBush · Thursday, April 16,2020 10:26 p.m.

The GoFundMe was created to help Satbir Multani’s family.

Bloomington businesses, nonprofits apply for relief funding amid global pandemic

By Kyra Miller · Thursday, April 16,2020 9:16 p.m.

Bloomington City Council approved more than $2 million in relief funds.

Pizza X to increase pay for its employees due to COVID-19

By Ally Melnik · Thursday, April 16,2020 6:52 p.m.

Co-owner Jeff Mease announced a 75% pay raise in a Facebook post.

Cook Medical Group employees to see at least 20% pay cut for next three months

By Kyra Miller · Tuesday, April 14,2020 5:19 p.m.

Employees making more than $50,000 will switch to a four-day work week.

A near-empty Kirkwood Avenue is pictured. IU experts said COVID-19 has been difficult on the economy and predict that it will be especially hard on small businesses and the hospitality industry.

IU experts say economic effects of COVID-19 will hit small businesses, hospitality industry hardest

By Shelby Anderson · Monday, April 13,2020 9:20 p.m.

The experts expect the hospitality industry to suffer due to social distancing.

Bloomington City Council approves relief fund for businesses affected by COVID-19

By Ty Vinson · Tuesday, April 7,2020 11:28 p.m.

The Bloomington Rapid Response Fund is $2 million.

Need a job? Here are some businesses in Bloomington that are hiring

By Nick Telman · Monday, April 6,2020 10:21 p.m.

CVS, Walmart and Aldi are among the businesses hiring in town.

Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market to go online beginning April 4

By Ty Vinson · Thursday, April 2,2020 9:27 p.m.

All purchases have to be made by 11:59 p.m. Thursday.

‘Felt like the right thing to do’: Airbnb manager-owner duo lends properties to medical staff

By Joey Bowling · Tuesday, March 31,2020 5:38 p.m.

They both will provide the temporary free housing as long as it's needed.

Indiana reports first coronavirus death, governor announces shutdown of restaurants, bars

By Joey Bowling · Monday, March 16,2020 4:43 p.m.

Gov. Eric Holcomb addressed the state's handling of COVID-19 at a press conference Monday.

La Una Cantina focuses on authentic Mexican food, positive environment

By Veronica Rooney · Friday, March 6,2020 1:26 p.m.

The new restaurant serves tequila, mezcal and traditional Mexican food.

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