Bloom Archives
Business & Finance
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Indiana Limestone: Still the Worldâs Best
BY JANET MANDELSTAM The building material that likely has had the greatest effect on American architecture is found in just three counties in southern…
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Improve Your Speaking Skills At Ivy Techâs Toastmasters Club
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC Toastmasters International is a nonprofit organization that was formed to teach people the skills necessary to deliver superior toasts at weddings…
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Marriott and Hyatt Hotels To Open Downtown
BY KELLY KENDALL Bloomington will soon be rolling out a bigger welcome mat with the arrival of two new name-brand hotels downtown. Marriott and…
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The Life of a Private Eye Ainât What You See in Old Movies
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC Despite what film noir would have movie-goers believe, being a private investigator is not all that glamorous of an occupation. At…
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The Story of CATS Community Access TV Services
BY NANCY HILLER Since 1974âfive years before C-SPAN got its startâBloomingtonâs Community Access Television Services (CATS) has been telecasting live coverage of local government…
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Looking for Good Employees? Consider Calling Stone Belt
BY ELISABETH ANDREWS Hiring employees with disabilities can be a great boost to your business, says Bitta DeWees, director of community employment for Stone…
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Local First Indiana: Defining and Helping Local Businesses
BY RON EID One problem in supporting local businesses is knowing which businesses are local. This is true for consumers as well as for…
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Sorgrhum: A New Indiana Spirit Is Born
BY LEE ANN SANDWEISS Matt Colglazierâs curiosity and powers of observation have led to the creation of a new Indiana-made spirit launched in Bloomington…
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To Win in Business You Need to Know Etiquette
BY ELISABETH ANDREWS Youâve got to play by the rules to win in business, and that means observing proper etiquette at all times, says…