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
Local Legend: Jamee Haley, Neighborly Park Circle
We celebrate this month’s Local Legend, Helena Norberg-Hodge. She’s the founder and director of Local Futures.
Creating a Framework: A Declaration for Independent Businesses
We believe that strong local economies are the essential building blocks of a better world.
Cars Don’t Spend Money — People Do
“After 50 years of framing work around the automobile, retail analysts in both the private and public sectors are shifting to a new consensus: cars don’t spend money — people do.”
Studio Patty D: Where Every Brushstroke Bursts With Joy
New England Sweetwater Farm & Distillery, a Black-owned business in Winchester, NH, offers award-winning locally made spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails.
Local Legend: Helena Norberg-Hodge – The Economics of Happiness
We celebrate this month’s Local Legend, Helena Norberg-Hodge. She’s the founder and director of Local Futures.
Help Crowdsource Independents with Myti
An invitation from Myti, an AMIBA member and a local alternative to Amazon (starting in Vermont). ...
Why Invest Locally?
By Michael H. Shuman In 2025, Americans held over $81 trillion in stocks, bonds, mutual funds,...
Celebrate How Indie Locals Do Good and Give Back: Choose Indie Sustainable
This March, AMIBA invites you to celebrate Choose Indie Sustainable Month. We're teaming up with...









