Number of banks shrink by 68%, small business loans suffer

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Frank Knapp Jr. 803-600-6874 fknapp@scsbc.org Columbia, SC, March 23, 2021 — The number of commercial banks has decreased 68% since 1980. Only 4,600 banks exist today because “many smaller sized banks have disappeared during this period, via...
Monopolies are Running the Show

Monopolies are Running the Show

Do you remember playing Monopoly as a kid? It begins with that fun, anything-is-possible, the sky-is-the-limit feeling mixed with a little “This time, I will CRUSH my sister”? The first several turns around the board, as players land on properties and decide whether...
Introducing the AMIBA Community Fund

Introducing the AMIBA Community Fund

We are excited to announce a new program for members, communities and supporters—the AMIBA Community Fund. The Fund works in partnership with members to help grow our local communities, the IBAs and the Local Economy Movement by awarding grants from the Fund to member...
Local Leaders Roundtable explores online marketplaces

Local Leaders Roundtable explores online marketplaces

It seems everyone is interested in creating an online marketplace for IBA members and several of our members have done just that. But just like local business and our IBAs, there were no cookie cutters here. Each IBA approached it a little differently. Take your time and explore the varied options these IBAs have created.

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