theCityMoms Indiana Small Business Guide 2020
2020. Wow. It's been a tough year on businesses across the board, but now, more than ever, Indiana small business needs our support.
According to one report, during the first three months of the pandemic’s surge in the US, small business revenues were down 40% overall, and 40% of small businesses closed. Shopping local makes a big impact. For every $1 you spend at a small businesses, $0.67 is reinvested in our Indiana communities, but only $0.43 is reinvested when you shop at a chain. That's money that reduces homelessness, helps a single mom, supports our local schools through taxes, improves our neighborhoods, and so much more. And we know many of our Indiana small businesses support one another, so those dollars go even further.And while you may peek this list and think "this isn't all-encompassing of every Indiana small business," you're right. It's not. But it IS a list of businesses with access to all shoppers across our state whether thru online purchases or shipping from in-store. To support Indiana small business from your home no matter where it resides in state? Now that's a powerful move.
So here's our challenge for you this holiday season CityMom. Are you ready?
Resist the urge for that big box, two-day shipping and a quick click to order - take the time to source your purchases from your favorite Indiana small businesses. And if you can't make a purchase, but want to offer support: Write a review online, interact with them on social media, and recommend them to a friend. Every little interaction helps in big ways.Please note, almost all of the stores below offer shipping options. We have noted any additional accommodations made due to Covid that we could find. All the information in this post was accurate as of 11/24/2020.
Here's a hearty list of theCityMoms' favorite Indiana small businesses:
Accessories
Gigi and Luna, location: online only
Heidi J Hale Designs + Details, location: Muncie
Humble Handmades by Kate, location: online only
July Twenty Two, location: online only
People For Urban Progress, location: online and select retailers[/fusion_text]
A portion of Gigi and Luna's proceeds benefit Riley Children's Hospital.
Apparel
Boomerang BTQ, location: Downtown Indianapolis
Brick Street Boutique, location: Franklin
Dottie Couture, locations: Northside Indianapolis, Greenwood
The Girls in Grey, locations: Downtown Indianapolis, Carmel, Morgantown
Imy's Joy, location: online only
Lily & Sparrow Boutique, location: Carmel {COVID accommodations: Free in-store pickup}
Lois Pearl, location: Yorktown
RRD Creates, location: online only
The Shop, locations: Broad Ripple, Carmel
Shop Gina Celeste, location: online only
Sister Bird Boutique, location: online only
Sunday Afternoon Housewife, location: online, select local retailers
The Toggery, location: Broad Ripple
Baby + Kids
Cafe Baby, location: Northside Indianapolis
Forever Young Children's Boutique, location: Muncie
Little Love by Lok, location: Southside Indianapolis
Nurture Baby & Child, location: Downtown Indianapolis
Roman and Leo, location: Fishers
Not only does Cafe Baby offer nutritional products for mom and tot, there is also lots of great baby and toddler gear available in their shop.
Beauty
Ambre Blends, location: online and select local retailers
Amethyst Nail Studio,location: Carmel
Bath Junkie, location: Carmel
Colours Day Spa, location: Muncie
Indiana Soap Company, location: online and select local retailers
Weeping Willow Soap Company, location: online only
Treat your body and the planet with Weeping Willow soap and lotion bars.
Books
Indy Reads, location: online in 2020 as their new location is under construction
Kids Ink Bookstore, location: Butler Tarkington
Turn the Page, location: Westfield
Turn the Page has subscription boxes available, which include 2 books and a candle.
Food + Beverage
Board and You Indy, location: Fishers
Hotel Tango, location: Downtown Indianapolis
Revival Food Co, online only and select Walmart locations
10 More Seconds, location: online only
Viewpoint Roasters, location: online only
Viewpoint Roasters specializes in ethically sourced, air roasted beans for a beautiful flavor.
Health + Wellness
Essential Wellbeings LLC, location: Eastside Indianapolis
Invoke Yoga, locations: Downtown Indianapolis, Northside Indianapolis {COVID accommodations: on demand and livestream classes offered}
Kirk's Bike Shop, location: Muncie
Roots & Wings Yoga, location: Fishers
Shine Yoga & Wellness, location: Noblesville {COVID Accommodations: virtual classes offered}
Home + Garden
The Forest Flower, location: Westside Indianapolis {COVID accommodations: Curbside pickup}
Muncie Map Co, location: Muncie
Penn + Beech, locations: Downtown Indianapolis, Carmel
Root 31: location: Westfield {COVID accommodations: Curbside pickup}
Sullivan Hardware, location: Midtown Indianapolis {COVID accommodations: Curbside pickup}
Two Chicks District Co, location: Downtown Indianapolis
We are always swooning during a shopping sesh at the Forest Flower!
WHAT'S IT LIKE TO CLOSE YOUR SMALL BUSINESSES?: One CityMom's story
Kitsch + More
Global Gifts, locations: Downtown Indianapolis and Nora
Homespun Indy, location: Downtown Indianapolis
Olive and Slate, location: Muncie
Silver in the City, locations: Downtown Indianapolis, Carmel {COVID accommodations: curbside pickup, home delivery, shopping reservations and private shopping available}
Twisted Sisters, location: Northside Indianapolis {COVID accommodations: curbside pickup and shopping appointments available}
Veranda Studio and Shop, Westside. {COVID accommodations: curbside pickup, delivery, and private shopping available}
Is there anything better than perusing the fun merchandise at Silver in the City? Yes there is, knowing so many of the products available are from other Indiana small businesses!
Toys
Adopt a Fairy Co, location: online only
Art 2 the Extreme, online only, select local retailers
4 Kids Books & Toys, location: Zionsville. {COVID accommodations: Curbside pickup and delivery available}
Kits and Kaboodles, location: Carmel {COVID accommodations: Curbside pickup available}
Moonshot Games, locations: Downtown Indianapolis, Noblesville
Toodleydoo Toys, location: Brown County
Toys Forever Models and Hobbies, location: Muncie
Is there any better stocking stuffer than customized rainbow crayons from Art 2 the Extreme?
Other Honorable Mentions
Brightly Art Studio, Brownsburg
Hoosier Face Masks {by Zips Dry Cleaners}, Castleton, College Park and Fishers
Line+Form Art Center, downtown Indianapolis.
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