About our commitment
AMIBA has committed to focusing on racial equity in all that we do. This work isn’t a separate program but a foundational value that runs through all our work. We seek racial, economic, educational and social equity at our core. It is a journey we have undertaken and we invite others to join us.
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Local Legend: Laury Hammel – Longfellow Health Clubs
it’s always an inspiration to meet someone like Laury Hammel—someone who is active and successful in the business world while also staying true to his lifelong ideals and principles. Longfellow opened in 1972 with four indoor tennis courts and was an immediate success.
Shining a Light on Local First Arizona
In this issue of The Main Street Journal, we’re pleased to interview Kimber Lanning, the founder and CEO of Local First Arizona.
Localism: Begin In Your Backyard
Michael Shuman, economist, author, and publisher of The Main Street Journal, shared four main principles of Localism: action, power, partnership, and respect.
This Fall 🍁 Shop Small
Why promote Shop Indie Local early this holiday season? Because more of us are shopping early for holiday gifts.
Second Generation Stewardship with Cambridge Naturals
What started as an abandoned meat processing facility turned into a vibrant, walkable, and bikeable community center with an astounding 300 local farm partners.
Local Legend: Judy Wicks, White Dog Café
What started as an abandoned meat processing facility turned into a vibrant, walkable, and bikeable community center with an astounding 300 local farm partners.
Invest Indie Local: Eat Indie Local Month
During Eat Indie Local Month, we’ll focus on how organizations invest in local and regional food...
Columbine Landscapes Earns Local Legend Award
What started as an abandoned meat processing facility turned into a vibrant, walkable, and bikeable community center with an astounding 300 local farm partners.
Thank you to our partners in the Equity Commitment Initiative
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