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Advocates for Independent Business is a coalition of organizations seeking to ensure a vibrant future for locally owned, independent businesses. Learn more about what we’ve accomplished and meet our members.
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Anticompetitive Conditions Are Impacting Independent Businesses, AIB Writes in Letter to Sen. Klobuchar
In today's highly concentrated markets, the ability of dominant companies to exclude and impede businesses from competing has become one of the most pressing issues facing independent businesses. On the heels of a recent speech about the need for... Read More
AIB to Host Roundtable Call on Strategies to Attract and Retain Members
In AIB's next roundtable call, the AIB groups will discuss their strategies to attract and retain members, sharing resources and ideas about their most effective approaches, their ongoing challenges, and their tools for keeping members engaged. The call will... Read More
AIB Holds First Summit in Washington, D.C.
The members of the Advocates for Independent Business hosted the first-ever AIB Summit in Washington, D.C., in December, a day-long event that gave attendees the occasion to share ideas, set priorities, and discuss ways to work together on the... Read More
States Renew the Fight for Sales Tax Fairness
As states like South Dakota and Alabama are enforcing laws that require big online retailers to collect state sales taxes, they're renewing the fight for sales tax fairness. Read More