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3/10/22 Recap: Local Leaders Roundtable: What’s New at AMIBA: Measuring How We’re All Doing
The Local Leaders Roundtable met on March 10 to review questions on the new IBA Data Resource project. There have been several discussions on gathering data from all the IBAs to chart how we’re all doing. We’ve been working to create a data collection device to make...
2/10/22 Recap: Local Leaders Roundtable: Nuts & Bolts: Business Succession Planning
The Local Leaders Roundtable met on February 10 for an enlightening presentation and discussion with AMIBA partner Infinity Point on transitioning businesses to ESOPs as an exit strategy for retiring owners. But the conversation went far beyond that straightforward...
New Report: Small Business’s Big Moment
By Kennedy Smith, Institute for Local Self-Reliance Our new report suggests a dozen ways that civic leaders can use the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to strengthen local economies by supporting small business development. Our report suggests twelve ways in which...
Small Business Rising Holiday Toolkit
From Small Business Rising We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to support small businesses AND rein in corporate power! Thank you for using this holiday season to build power with your customers. Here are some tools to guide your customers into action to rein...