Two years ago, retail developers in Austin began meeting with the AIBA to talk about ways that they could work together to bring more independent businesses to both neighborhood and downtown redevelopment projects, as well as new shopping centers. The developers reported that, largely because of AIBA's buy local campaign, their market surveys were finding that residents wanted to see more independent businesses and fewer chains in their projects. Out of that meeting, the CLIC Program was born, with the objective of providing opportunities for connecting commercial developers with independent businesses. CLIC meets that demand with our commercial listings database and our yearly trade show.
Commercial Vacancies
See our new online database developed to help local entrepreneurs find space for their businesses and give property owners and developers a way to recruit more independent businesses to their properties. These listings are submitted by developers and leasing agents specifically looking for locally owned tenants.
To list your available space for lease or sale to independent businesses, please contact, Amy Wright at Amy.Wright@IBuyAustin.com.
AIBA Trade Show
Last May, AIBA organized a trade show in which developers set up booths displaying drawings of upcoming projects, while independent entrepreneurs walked around and identified potential locations for their businesses and introduced themselves. Banks and other local lenders were also present at the show, and workshops on a variety of business development topics, including financing and leasing, were held.
The trade show was such a success that AIBA will be doing it again this May with an expanded line-up of workshops including ways that businessÕ areas can become an IBIZ District.
At the 2007 AIBA Trade Show we will provide you with all of the tools and connections your business needs to thrive and sustain in our growing economy in Austin, Texas.
Register to Attend Trade Show
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