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Illinois Entrepreneurial Resources
Here's the first thing you should do. Our list of Illinois entrepreneurial resources have proved useful to many new entrepreneurs. These are state-level resources that can be very useful to Bloomington entrepreneurs . . . and any
entrepreneurs in Illinois for that matter.
We've got lists of Illinois angel investors, information on incorporating in Illinois, Illinois VC firms and many other resources.
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Useful Information on Bloomington, Illinois
Did you know that approximately 64,000 people live in Bloomington? That's the count according to recent census data.

Bloomington, Illinois Newspaper Advertising
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Radio Advertising Bloomington, Illinois
Radio advertising is a time-proven way to reach many prospectives customers.
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Starting a Business in Bloomington, Illinois
New entrepreneurs will love our startup guide that we've created for Bloomington, IL.
Business Demographics for Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington has more than 2,000 businesses operating within its borders.
The most numerous types of business are:
| Business Type | # of Businesses |
| Full-Service Restaurants |
77 |
| Offices of Lawyers |
73 |
| Limited-Service Restaurants |
58 |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) |
54 |
| New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) |
47 |
| Offices of Dentists |
44 |
| Religious Organizations |
42 |
| Insurance Agencies and Brokerages |
40 |
| Beauty Salons |
39 |
| Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores |
37 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors |
32 |
| Commercial Banking |
29 |
| Child Day Care Services |
27 |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) |
27 |
| Electrical Contractors |
26 |
| Janitorial Services |
26 |
| Landscaping Services |
26 |
| Residential Remodelers |
25 |
| Offices of Certified Public Accountants |
24 |
| Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers |
22 |
| Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices |
20 |
| Offices of Chiropractors |
20 |
| Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels |
18 |
| Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings |
18 |
| Other Building Material Dealers |
18 |
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