Local Leaders Roundtable: Local Hive 5/13/21
It’s time to talk about what coming out of the pandemic might look like. Plus, this has been hard, we could all use a bit of a therapy session.
Introducing the AMIBA Community Fund
We are excited to announce a new program for members, communities and supporters—the AMIBA Community Fund. The Fund works in partnership with members to help grow our local communities, the IBAs and the Local Economy Movement by awarding grants from the Fund to member...
Local Leaders Roundtable explores online marketplaces
It seems everyone is interested in creating an online marketplace for IBA members and several of our members have done just that. But just like local business and our IBAs, there were no cookie cutters here. Each IBA approached it a little differently. Take your time and explore the varied options these IBAs have created.
The man behind the curtain pulling all the levers isn’t a man—it’s a monopoly. And it controls your world.
Monopolies are bad. Bad for you. Bad for me. Bad for everyone except the monopoly owners. What’s a monopoly you say? A monopoly is the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service. Sounds pretty wonky but it’s not.
Remarks by President Biden on Helping Small Businesses
In a letter from the White House, President Biden explains why it’s so important to get small businesses help now. He notes that 400,000 small businesses have closed since the beginning of the pandemic and highlighted how Black, Latino, and Asian American communities...
Learn What’s the Big Deal of Antitrust Laws for Your Small Businesses
Every small business owners and IBA leader should know how to spot antitrust business practices – after all, fair competition benefits independent businesses and everyone! Learn the basics of antitrust protections and what to do when you suspect a violation...