American Independent Business Alliance
- American Independent Business Alliance
The American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of local independent businesses. It helps communities launch, sustain and network Independent Business Alliances (IBA). These local alliances work to strengthen and sustain community-based businesses while strengthening local economies and preventing chains from driving out locals.
AMIBA defines a local independent business as:
*Private, employee, community or cooperative ownership
*Owned in majority by area resident(s)
*Full decision-making authority for the business lies with its owner(s)
*A limited number and geographic range of business locations (determined by local affiliates based on their circumstances)
The organization was incorporated in 2001 by Jeff Milchen and Jennifer Rockne, who previously organized the Boulder Independent Business Alliance (in Colorado), the first such alliance in the U.S. The organization is directed by an eight-member board comprised entirely of people who lead or have led local IBAs.
According to the AMIBA, there were 44 local IBAs, four regional affiliates in the United States and one in Canada as of July, 2008. There are dozens of other organizations that have emulated the IBA organizing model, but only AMIBA affiliates may call themselves Independent Business Alliances.
IBAs also promote citizen engagement over development of their communities and encourage members to play leading roles in community causes and sustainability initiatives.
External links
* [http://www.amiba.net/ American Independent Business Alliance] [http://www.newrules.org/retail The New Rules Project]
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