Business And Economy

The square in downtown Bloomington is lit up with lights for the holiday season. The lights are hung from the top of the capital building onto the tops of the stores surrounding the square.

Local businesses offer sales to combat customers heading home for the holidays

Dec 7, 2017 6:00 am

Some Bloomington businesses expect an uptick in sales this December, but others worry as IU students leave campus for the holidays.

IU graduates and philanthropists Riley Fuller and Ben Higgins speak Friday morning at Hodge Hall about their for-profit coffee company, Generous, and non-profit organization, Humanity & Hope United Fund. Fuller and Higgins explained how they use profits from Generous to support their philanthropy efforts. "We wanted to do more with the life we were given," Higgins said.

Former 'Bachelor' star Ben Higgins says doing good and doing business can go hand-in-hand

Dec 4, 2017 2:00 am

The ex-"Bachelor" and IU celebrity, dropped by the Kelley School of Business on Friday afternoon.

Jack's Donuts team member Jackie Willett transfers doughnuts to a tray in Jack's Donuts' Bloomington location on College Mall Road. Jack's Donuts, which originally opened in New Castle, Indiana, serves coffee and donuts.

Jack's Donuts expands to Bloomington

Dec 1, 2017 6:00 am

The owners said they hope to connect with the community, especially students.

Bloomington Animal Shelter closing for construction on Nov. 16, 17

Nov 15, 2017 9:00 am

The parking lot will cause congestion with only one lane on South Walnut.

Sarah Carton prepares a drink behind the counter of the Inkwell. The Inkwell is a small coffee shop and bakery located in downtown Bloomington.

Inkwell coffee shop offers cozy space and homemade toaster pastries

Nov 14, 2017 3:00 am

Inkwell offers coffee, pastries and healthy meals in a modern, homey space.

Garrett Greller and his father, Howie Greller, created a Cannabidiol-based product for people suffering from pain like Garrett, who was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at 16. The resulting product was Uncle Bud’s, a hemp-based topical for pain relief.

Senior starts hemp-based business

Nov 10, 2017 11:58 am

Uncle Bud’s is a hemp-based topical for pain relief.

Sliced pizzas rest on plates, awaiting delivery to customers who wait in the dining area. "We care about what you're eating, and we care about how it looks," Elpers said. "We really want this to be a fully customized opportunity for you. It's all about the experience here, and you're not going to get it from another pizza place."

Ever wanted a pie made in less than 3 minutes? Check out Azzip Pizza

Nov 7, 2017 5:00 am

New pizza business opens up at College Mall.

Impakt is a customizable browser extension created by IU alumnus Jonathan Hecht. The extension helps people find shopping options that match their values.

IU Alumnus creates Kickstarter in hopes of helping people shop ethically

Nov 1, 2017 3:00 am

The alumnus hopes to create a browser extension with the funds raised.

1818 Apparel, a new store that launched on Oct. 2, is located at 1200 N. College Ave. 1818 stands for the year that the city of Bloomington was first mapped.

Two Bloomington businesses merge into 1818 Apparel

Oct 23, 2017 6:04 pm

1818 Apparel focuses on both retail and customization.

Bloomingfoods delivery service starts slow

Oct 9, 2017 8:19 pm

Bloomingfoods online delivery service still looking for first customer.

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