‘Shop First Friday’ brings community and commerce together in Downtown Bloomington
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - On the first Friday of each month, downtown Bloomington lights up with music, sales and a strong sense of community for “Shop First Friday,” an event designed to celebrate and support small, locally owned businesses. Downtown Development Specialist, Taylor Kern, said the idea grew out of a nationwide movement that highlights the importance of shopping small, especially during the holiday […]