1. Tools you can use
(News & Reports/What's new)

... our growing list of member to member discounts. Your fellow AIBA members want your business too. ...

2. It'a s local thing. Independent business alliance gains traction
(News & Reports/News & Reports)

... formation of the AIBA is part of a growing national trend; the number of such independent business alliances nationwide has climbed from two to more than 60 in less than a decade. The AIBA is an affiliate ...

3. The Corporate Co-Opt of Local
(News & Reports/News & Reports)

... capitalize on growing public enthusiasm for all things local, some of the world's biggest corporations are brashly laying claim to the word "local."   This new variation on corporate greenwashing ...

4. Kerbey Lane Café
(Find a Local Business/Restaurants & Catering)

... to providing the healthy food and quality service you deserve. Our support of local farmers growing pesticide-free produce is the cornerstone of our business. We look forward to serving you all day, every ...

5. Brite Ideas Hydroponics & Organics
(Find a Local Business/Landscaping & Gardening)

... over the world. Good place to find unique horticulutre products. Large selection of horticulture lighting, different mediums and a lot of different types of growing containers and propagation trays. And ...

6. HCS Hair Salon
(Find a Local Business/Salons & Spas)

1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd. • 453-8348 www.hcssalon.com HCS Hair Salon and Spa is the ultimate full beauty spa service. Located in the vastly growing Mueller Shopping Center, HCS is surrounded by a ...

7. Membership Levels
(Shopping/Membership)

... in Austin. It is through our collective voice that we can maintain and grow the eclectic nature of our city and impact the economic health of our community. Consider lending your voice to this growing ...

8. Become an AIBA Partner
(Sponsors/Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities)

... company. As the voice of local business, we hope you’ll lend your name to our growing chorus. AIBA offers several opportunities for partnership. Custom programs are also available. AIBA offers ...

9. Austin Business Alliance Encourages People to Shop Locally
(News & Reports/News & Reports)

... Steve Bercu, the owner of Bookpeople and Board President of the A.I.B.A. Bercu says the slumping economy and growing competition is why he believes business in his store is down 10% this holiday ...

10. Revving Up for Slow Times: How local entrepreneurs plan to weather the recession
(News & Reports/News & Reports)

... don't think Austin is going to be hit as hard as other places." Founded in 1963, the family-owned Strait Music (www.straitmusic.com) has two growing Austin locations, more than 45 employees, and revenues ...

11. Wal-Mart Divides to Conquer Big Box Law
(News & Reports/News & Reports)

... to the fast-growing county in Washington's outer suburbs. One would house Wal-Mart's retail section, the other a garden center, with a shared parking lot. Both would be smaller than the 75,000-square-foot ...

12. States Are Battling Against Wal-Mart Over Health Care
(News & Reports/News & Reports)

In the national debate over what to do about the growing number of working people with little or no health insurance, no other company may be taking more heat than the country's largest employer, Wal-Mart ...

13. Celebrating Independents: America's Independent Businesses Have Reasons for Optimism
(News & Reports/News & Reports)

...  And once again, there are signs of defiance everywhere. Notably this week, as we celebrate our nation's independence, thousands of small businesses, led by the new and fast-growing American Independent ...

14. Local-Only Shopping Day Boosts Austin Business Alliance
(News & Reports/News & Reports)

... Fifteen new businesses have joined since November, bringing AIBA's total membership to 240. AIBA has several initiatives planned for the coming year. In response to growing interest from citizens who ...