Est. 2021

Bloom Local

Connecting you with 2SLGBTQIA+ creativity and community in the River Valley and beyond.

Welcome!

Putting down roots in Western Mass?

Growing your local community?

Searching for more inclusive spaces?

Bloom Local is here to help you connect with small businesses and nonprofit service providers that affirm and serve the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities of the region.

We're not just a platform, we're a dynamic queer and trans-led hub connecting you with LGBTQIA+ creativity and community in the River Valley and beyond.

Check out: Community Guide | Local Event Calendar

Learn more: Partnership Program

Search for the Bloom Local Community Partner badge on websites, doorways, and artisan booths to connect with our member network!

Bloom Local is a homegrown platform connecting and amplifying 2SLGBTQIA+ and ally artists, entrepreneurs, healers, and leaders in Western Massachusetts.

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Shopping, Community, Art, Retail, Easthampton MA

Win/Win

Shopping, Community, Art, Retail, Easthampton MA

Win/Win is more than just a retail space. It's a haven for creativity and a platform for local and regional artists who are often absent in the traditional retail economy. We offer a platform for innovative products rarely found in brick-and-mortar stores, curating a broad selection from handmade clothing to vintage wares, ceramics, custom candles, jewelry, home decor, and beyond, providing a unique shopping experience for those seeking something truly special.

Shopping, Community, Art, Retail, Easthampton MA

Doula Care, Massage, Wellbeing, Healthcare, Northampton MA

Martha Hoffman, LMT

Doula Care, Massage, Wellbeing, Healthcare, Northampton MA

Martha is a licensed massage therapist, full spectrum doula, and fertility awareness educator. They offer trauma informed and gender inclusive care to all bodies on Nipmuc and Pocumtuc land. With a specific expertise in reproductive & generative health, they cultivate spaces where their clients feel fully informed, autonomous, relaxed, and empowered.

Doula Care, Massage, Wellbeing, Healthcare, Northampton MA

Palestine, Local Action Guide

Queer as in Free Palestine

Palestine, Local Action Guide

Local actions list

Palestine, Local Action Guide

Community Guide

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High Five Books is an independent kids’ community bookstore in downtown Florence, MA (right off the bike path!). They've quickly become the neighborhood go-to for graphic novels, middle-grade and young adult readers, and picture books, plus art

Kaci (she/they) believes that movement can be used to heal, empower, and build confidence. The classes she leads vary in style from chair choreography to modern dance classes that great for releasing and moving through emotions. 💃

All classes are f

To Our Community:

We are here for you. We will continue to be here for you.

We are already rolling up our sleeves, digging deeper, fortifying our networks and programs to continue amplifying and advocating for our beloved queer and trans communitie

Inc413 is a platform telling the stories of inspiring business people in Western Massachusetts and sharing tools and resources for small businesses in the region. Their updated site officially launched on 11/2 and features everything you could possib

Looking for something to do this weekend? Stop by Eastworks in Easthampton for Open Studios on Saturday and Sunday! Find more details below and on our Community Calendar 🗓️ 🌈 ✨

Open Studios is an opportunity to see local artists, makers, performer

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DIY Marketing Basics for QT Artists with Luc Abbott (Copy)

Dec 3

Dec 3, 2024

The Parlor Room

DIY Marketing Basics for QT Artists with Luc Abbott (Copy)

Dec 3, 2024

The Parlor Room

Join Luc Abbott (they/them) for an enriching "Marketing Basics" workshop designed for QT musical artists! We'll dive into creative, innovative, and practical strategies to boost your visibility, and cover accessibility guidelines to ensure your outreach is inclusive and impactful.

Dec 3, 2024

The Parlor Room