The Austin Independent Business Alliance is a nonprofit organization of locally owned and operated independent businesses that have joined together to promote the cultural and economic benefits of shopping locally.
AIBA works to ensure the success of Austin's local independent businesses so that we can continue to contribute to Austin's rich character and vibrant quality of life. By preserving what is unique about our city, we can avoid becoming "Anywhere, USA."
Buy local whenever possible. Every time you spend a dollar at local, independent businesses you not only impact the cultural vitality of our community, but you also help build a stronger local economy.
$14 Million If everyone shopped only at locally owned business on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the result would be an additional $14 million to Austin's local economy. And this was spending no additional dollars, just purchasing what you were going to purchase anyway.
3 Times as
Much Money Shopping at locally owned businesses puts three times the dollars into our economy. A landmark study found that of $100 spent at a local business, $45 stays in the community. But that same $100 spent at a chain store would put only $13 in our local economy. Don't give your money away, keep it in our community.
Cool Culture Locally owned businesses contribute not just to Austin's economy but to our culture. From funky to sophisticated, Austin's independent businesses foster vibrant and diverse choices.
More Jobs Locally owned businesses buy their goods and services from other locally owned businesses, linking our community in a web of economic growth. Today, AIBA's members represent more than 6,000 employees, making AIBA members collectively one of the top five employers in Austin.
