Business & Economy

Looking to support Asian-owned businesses in Bloomington? Here are some options.

By Christina Avery · Sunday, March 28,2021 5:33 p.m.

Bloomington has over 25 Asian-owned businesses you can support.

Dressing up for a better life: My Sister’s Closet empowers women in poverty with clothes

By Wei Wang · Monday, March 22,2021 3:38 p.m.

The nonprofit hopes to raise $750,000 to help with relocation after its current lease ends.

Bloomington’s Chamber of Commerce published members’ comments about the unhoused. We fact-checked them.

By Phyllis Cha · Tuesday, March 9,2021 2:12 p.m.

The Chamber president said not all of the comments align with the Chamber’s position.

Insomnia Cookies celebrates grand opening of Kirkwood Avenue location Saturday

Sunday, March 7,2021 2:35 p.m.

The store opened Monday but celebrated its grand opening Saturday, offering special deals.

Tired of being afraid: How a Nick's bartender navigates the pandemic

By Matt Cohen · Sunday, March 7,2021 2:08 p.m.

Big Z has worked at Nick’s English Hut for over 10 years.

Bloomington adult businesses meet growing demand during pandemic

By Raul Moreno · Thursday, March 4,2021 1:35 p.m.

Despite the strain on relationships during the pandemic, Bloomington’s adult entertainment industry stays afloat.

Monroe County bars allowed to stay open until 2 a.m. starting Thursday

By Colin Kulpa · Wednesday, March 3,2021 6:29 p.m.

Bars had been mandated to close at 1 a.m. since Nov. 18, 2020.

Volatile cheese prices last year hurt Pizza X, Azzip Pizza profits

By Wei Wang · Tuesday, March 2,2021 6:07 p.m.

Cheese prices plummeted last spring, then reached all-time highs from June to October.

The Bluebird wasn’t operating safely. Then it shut down — for one day.

By Hannah Dailey and Sam Shi · Tuesday, March 2,2021 11:51 a.m.

The nightclub shut down three days after the IDS reached out to the health department for comment.

Bloomington Chamber of Commerce opposes ordinance on homeless camp protections

By Caroline Anders and Raul Moreno · Wednesday, Feb. 24,2021 5:20 p.m.

One anonymous member of the Chamber wrote that the city should “Eliminate the nuisance!!”

Trap Mike’s averages 100 orders a night in 3 weeks since opening

By Wei Wang · Monday, Feb. 22,2021 3:11 p.m.

Two IU sophomores opened the restaurant on Feb. 4.

Bloomington musicians reflect on demolition of Player’s Pub, music legacy

By Tommy McEvilly · Sunday, Feb. 21,2021 6:33 p.m.

Andy Ruff played the last show at the Player’s Pub before it closed.

Despite record sales, Pizza X profits fall as food and labor costs rise

By Wei Wang · Sunday, Feb. 21,2021 3:57 p.m.

Pizza X’s employees struggled with housing, worktime cuts and exposure to the coronavirus.

Indiana minimum wage workers share experiences, push for wage increase

By Emma Williams · Sunday, Feb. 21,2021 3:39 p.m.

Service workers share their experiences working for minimum wage.

Hive restaurant brings MrBeast Burger to town

By Hunter Haines · Thursday, Feb. 18,2021 5:16 p.m.

The YouTuber-backed ghost kitchen will operate as a delivery-only restaurant through Hive.

Insomnia Cookies to open in Bloomington in February

By Raul Moreno · Wednesday, Feb. 17,2021 4:23 p.m.

The shop will open on East Kirkwood Avenue and offer delivery.

Indiana Senate bill could let local businesses challenge COVID-19 shutdowns

By Christina Avery · Wednesday, Feb. 17,2021 4:15 p.m.

The bill is meant to improve collaboration between health officials and mayors.

Bloomington’s Upland Brewing Co. rolls out hard seltzer — with a brewery twist

By Hunter Haines · Tuesday, Feb. 16,2021 3:06 p.m.

The Naked Barrel brand is available in grocery and liquor stores across Indiana.

CDFI Friendly Bloomington helps matchmake local projects with funding sources

By Wei Wang · Sunday, Feb. 14,2021 3:23 p.m.

The nonprofit helps fund projects that benefit the community throughout south-central Indiana.

Noodles & Company on Kirkwood Avenue to reopen March 1

By Wei Wang · Sunday, Feb. 14,2021 1:10 p.m.

The location has been closed since April 8, 2020.

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