Austin Independent Business Alliance welcomes new members from Choose Austin First merger
The voice of local business just got stronger. Click here to read about the merger and meet out newest members!

AUSTIN UNCHAINED - Saturday, November 28
unchained-LogoIf everyone in Austin shopped at locally owned businesses instead of chain stores on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, we would generate $14 million in our local economy! Break the chain habit and show your love for the locals on Austin Unchained, Saturday, November 28 - no additional spending required, just take your shopping list to local businesses. The Austin Independent Business Alliance created Austin Unchained in response to the landmark 2003 study, Economic Impact Analysis: A Case Study of Local Merchants vs. Chain Retailers. It's now duplicated by more than 40 IBAs and organizations all over the country from Austin to New York under the name America Unchained. Check back for sales and specials info from our members

The City of Austin proclaims November 28 as Austin Unchained Day on Thursday, November 19, 5:30 p.m., at City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street. Free parking in the city hall garage. Join us!

bestofAustin Independent Business Alliance Wins Austin Chronicle Best of 2009
As the only non-profit organization in Austin whose mission is to support local businesses, the Austin Independent Business Alliance is proud to have tied for the Critics Pick for Best Local Shoppers in the Austin Chronicle's 20th Anniversary Best of Austin issue. Stay tuned for an overview about the many AIBA members who won in a variety of categories.
 

Buy local and keep over three times more money in Austin!
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.

Read the results of local business studies from Austin and around the country.

 

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Did You Know?

$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.

Shift 10% Locally
Shifting 10% of your shopping from chain stores to locally owned businesses adds $244 million to our local economy annually. And you'll support a local sustainable economy for us all.

$244 Million
Shifting 10% of your shopping from chain stores to locally owned businesses adds $244 million to our local economy annually. And you'll support a local sustainable economy for us all.

2,855 New Jobs
Shifting 10% of your shopping from chain stores to locally owned businesses adds $244 million to our local economy annually, creating 2,855 new jobs! And you'll support a local sustainable economy for us all.

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