Making Ripples
Our Choose Indie Local program inspires and supports community members to boost the ripple effect of economic and community benefits we receive when we spend and invest dollars at locally owned businesses.
Our Vision
Led locally but aligned nationally; our movement transcends the word “shop.” Community members at all levels participate as investors, creators, and Indie Local champions — inspired by independent businesses’ impact on community health and wealth. Together, we build strong local, equitable, and sustainable economies.
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Our History
The roots of our Choose Indie Local program go back to 2004 when independent business alliances came together to launch a holiday campaign called America Unchained! Since then, the program has evolved into a national year-round program made up of community grassroots efforts that are aligned nationally through AMIBA.
Choose Indie Local News & Updates
Call For Partners: Shop Indie Local Holiday Campaign
Calling all Independent business alliances, neighborhood associations, and local economy-minded business networks.
Call for Partners: Choose Indie Art Month
We want to empower you to inspire your community to support locally owned and independent businesses and entrepreneurship.
Call for Partners: Eat Indie Local
Inspire your community to eat more locally grown, raised, and made foods, meet the farmers, growers, and chefs behind their food.
Shop Indie Local Holiday Season Campaign Launches November 1
On November 1, 2022, the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) will launch their Shop...
The ABCs of Local Investing Webinar: Watch Our Recording
Watch our recording: The ABCs of Local Investing Webinar with local economist Michael Shuman.
Small Business Rising Holiday Toolkit
From Small Business Rising We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to support small businesses...
Shop Black-Owned Campaign – Virtual Event
On Wednesday, January 12, from 11 - 12 pm ET, learn how groups like yours support the Shop...
Indigenous Thanksgiving: Honor Native Foodways
As part of Shop Indie Local Season, we invite you to celebrate an Eat Local and Indigenous Thanksgiving.
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