Business & Economy

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.

Bloomington business to open coffee shop, seafood restaurant this year

By Ty Vinson · Monday, March 2,2020 8:27 p.m.

The business plans to open four new locations in one building.

IU alumnus Bob Chapek named Disney CEO

By Kyra Miller · Tuesday, Feb. 25,2020 9:36 p.m.

Disney's new CEO Bob Chapek graduated from IU in 1981.

Papa John's founder John Schnatter pops into Kilroy’s, hands out $10 gift cards

By Annie Aguiar · Sunday, Feb. 16,2020 8:07 p.m.

Schnatter left the company after using a racial slur during a company conference call.

UPDATE: Schooner Creek Farm sues mayor; activists announce farmers' market boycott

By Joey Bowling · Thursday, Feb. 13,2020 11:21 p.m.

The group claimed the newspaper and city have supported white supremacy.

Bloomington tow companies, property owners react to proposed towing rule changes

By Joey Bowling · Thursday, Feb. 13,2020 6:23 p.m.

The changes are to protect the most vulnerable of the community and prevent predatory towing.

'Bent but not broken': Trailhead Pizzeria reopens after car crashed into building

By Emily Isaacman · Sunday, Feb. 9,2020 7:15 p.m.

The Bloomington restaurant is offering three new pizzas.

IU Safety Escort plans to improve training

By Natalie Gabor · Thursday, Feb. 6,2020 8:59 p.m.

Staff is working on changes to help make it better for students.

Bloomington State of the Black Community address covers health care, black-owned businesses

By Ty Vinson · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2020 10:24 a.m.

Speakers at the event encouraged the community to support local black-owned businesses.

Bloomington vape, smoke stores see spike of fake ID usage after buying age rises

By Cate Charron · Monday, Feb. 3,2020 8:06 p.m.

One store manager said he estimated a 70% increase in people trying to use fake IDs.

The Standard Grain Restaurant to open in Bloomington on Valentine’s Day

By Ben Price · Monday, Feb. 3,2020 7:18 p.m.

A ribbon-cutting event is planned for Feb. 12 before it opens Feb. 14.

Lucky’s Market prepares to close its doors

By Ty Vinson · Tuesday, Jan. 28,2020 9:48 p.m.

The store is having large deals, including two for one and buy one, get one free deals.

Workin’ on our Night Moves: Bloomington’s only strip club reopens at new location

By Mel Fronczek · Saturday, Jan. 25,2020 8:29 p.m.

Customers can get a lap dance for $20 or a half-hour in the VIP room for $150.

Local rodent and small animal sanctuary, the Pipsqueakery, expands to hold more animals

By Shelby Anderson · Tuesday, Jan. 21,2020 7:36 p.m.

The Pipsqueakery collected $11,866.96 soley from people who donated $10 or less.

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