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.
Join us in our work to bring equity to the local movement and beyond
Skip the Door-Busting Mobs and Chill Your Holiday with Plaid Friday or Cider Monday
Twelve years ago, she was one of the original supporters of the Plaid Friday initiative, which she said has now “taken on a life of its own.”
Grow the Choose Indie Local Movement
Grow AMIBA’s Shop Indie Local program, a year-round movement to grow more local, equitable, and inclusive economies.
The Local Multiplier Effect: How Independent Locally Owned Businesses Help Your Community Thrive
As your dollars move through your community, the money generates more local wealth, charitable contributions, and jobs.
Unfulfilled: Amazon and the American Retail Landscape
A new report from Civic Economics: Unfulfilled: Amazon and the American Retail Landscape builds a deep understanding of how Amazon affects small businesses and communities across the nation — and how those impacts have changed over the years.
How Cambridge Local First is Feeding the Rise of Resilient Local Economies
Our love for local is often something we feel but can’t quite pinpoint. It’s that sense of welcome...
Give More: Shop Indie Local
Even with a smaller budget, you can give more this holiday season. How? By joining the Shop Indie...
Gather – Film Discussions with Sanjay Rawal, Ethan Gallegos, and Valerie Segrest
Gratitude to all who joined us for our screening of the film, GATHER. If you missed the post-film Q & A, you can view it here.
Putting People at the Heart of Local Economy
In 2003, seven businesses in Grand Rapids, Michigan came together with the idea to grow an economy with one important element at its center: people.
Thank you to our partners in the Equity Commitment Initiative
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