Jan 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
To the growing list of business sectors in which neutral studies demonstrate independent businesses provide superior value, we now can add auto repair and maintenance. The February 2019 issue of Consumer Reports magazine presented results from a survey of 40,000...
Dec 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
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Dec 20, 2018 | Strength In Numbers
Dear Friends, It’s the last newsletter of 2018, where non-profits are supposed to tell you how they’re going to solve big problems if you donate to them. But AMIBA isn’t the solution. You are We know our readers already are taking important steps in their everyday...
Dec 14, 2018 | Resources and News
We’re often asked for key elements of building a successful local business coalition. The questioner typically seeks a masterful campaign theme, event idea, or policy initiative that attracts media attention and supporters. While those are all great aspirations, the...
Dec 13, 2018 | Resources and News
A recent New York Times op-ed (Hate Amazon, Try Living Without It) argued that Amazon.com is a blessing for people with limited mobility. While the ability to shop remotely is indeed important for many people, the writer goes on to make claims ranging from half-true...
Dec 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Amazon-deal-more-complicated-13453751.php
Nov 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
When it comes to Plaid Friday MetroIBA kilt it!
Nov 13, 2018 | Strength In Numbers
THE POLLS ARE CLOSED… NOW WHAT? LATEST NEWS 8 STEPS TO BUILDING INFLUENCE WITH YOUR NEW LOCAL OFFICIALS It’s always a good time for local business owners and organizers to develop relationships with your elected officials and civil servants, building a...
