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
ILSR: New Opportunities for Cities to Create Affordable Space for Small Business
For Governing, Senior Researcher Kennedy Smith, with Ryan Coonerty, explains how local governments...
Eat Indie Local Partner Campaign Round-Up
Each week, we gathered ideas and resources from our Eat Indie Local Partners.
From the Executive Director: Initiative Updates
AMIBA will host a virtual convening in early October in collaboration with the Access to Markets Initiative led by the American Economic Liberties Project.
8/12/21 Recap: Local Leaders Roundtable: Local Hive: Tips for Growing Membership
The Local Leaders Roundtable met on August 12 for Local Hive: Ideas for Growing Your Membership...
Local Leaders Roundtable: Nuts & Bolts 9/9/21
We’re slowly coming out of our pandemic shell. We know what it looks like to be free of Covid but what does this in-between stage look like? We’re going to take a close look at hybrid events—
Leveraging Shop Indie Local Months – Virtual Discussion
Discover ideas to launch a new campaign or build upon existing efforts in your community. RSVP today!
Recap: 7/8/21 Local Leaders Roundtable: What’s New at AMIBA: Member Benefits
The Local Leaders Roundtable met on July 8 for What’s New at AMIBA: Member Benefits Thomas Barr,...
Berkeley Independents
By Lawrence Grown Imagine yourself in another town, full of chain stores and strip malls. What are...
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