Why Join AMIBA?

• We are the pioneer organization !
  AMIBA's directors launched and directed the first-ever IBA in Boulder, Colorado and bring their hands-on experience -- along with that of every IBA since -- together to help you succeed.
• Because there's strength in numbers!
  Real change only happens from the bottom up--become part of this rapidly-growing movement! Each new Independent Business Alliance increases our collective voice and our ability to shift local and national culture to support the places we call "home" and the people who live there.  Your community and its future deserve this kind of support!
• Because your community deserves one of the most proactive, community-serving tools available. 
  Our model works!  

  "I was one of those people who thought that joining AMIBA was something we should do later once we were up and running rather than right out of the gate.  Consider me a convert.  The IBA Start Up Handbook is chock full of valuable information. . . it really clarifies (down to the specific detail of having a step by step checklist) of what our initial steps should be."

  
  Why re-invent the wheel when you can use a proven, time-tested model and materials to help your community?  AMIBA affiliation gains you our experience (find out about our experience) and that of our growing alliance of IBAs, which operate in communities of all sizes and in all areas of the country.  You gain access to our ever-increasing collection of materials, how-to's, templates, and we network you with other IBAs to help your local effort become effective quickly and keep you there.  AMIBA is a one-stop shop to help you get organized, legal, knowledgeable about issues, updated, and in touch with other IBAs to share ideas, find solutions, and build relationships. 

IBA affiliation is open to IBAs, IBA-like organizations and trade groups who share our vision.

AMIBA helps get you started and keeps you going. Find out more
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