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AIBA Proposes A Better Process
Austin politics today are often unnecessarily divisive and destructive. Our community faces challenges in dealing with employer-employee issues such as paid sick leave, livable wages, and predictive scheduling. We have a great opportunity to come together to address...
2019 Independent Business Survey Results
This was originally published by the Institute for Local Self Reliance (ILSR). AIBA members participated in the study. The results of the 2019 Independent Business Survey from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance demonstrate the strength and resiliency of small,...
AIBA Member Showcase Videos Available
AIBA members can receive a free Facebook video. Just sign up! Once a week, AIBA shoots a short video promoting one of our members. It’s then posted on Facebook and made available to the member for their use…
AIBA KOOP Radio Show is Silent
Members have been asking about the local business community radio show we've been working on with KOOP Radio. Last fall we were invited to create a radio show that focused on local business and our role in the Austin community. We worked with KOOP Radio to develop a...
DSD Seeks Your Opinion on Gender-Neutral Diaper Changing Stations
On June 19, 2019, the City Council approved a Resolution directing the City Manager to work with stakeholders to develop regulations in support of the goal of ensuring universal, gender-neutral access to diaper changing accommodations in public restrooms.
Why Shop Local?
There are too many reasons to shop local to list in this little box. You should click to learn more. Read More
Upcoming Events
Happy Hour:
September 10, 2019
Orientation 5:30-6pm
Happy Hour 6-8pm
Citizen Eatery
5011 Burnet Rd.
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Luncheon:
September 25, 2019, 11:30-1
Matt’s El Rancho
2613 S. Lamar Blvd.
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Breakfast:
October 8, 2019, 8:30-10am
Precision Camera Classroom
2438 W. Anderson Lane
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Mixer: AIBA Fall Cruise
October 16, 2019, 5:30-7:30pm
Capital Cruises Boat Dock
208 Barton Springs Road
Sponsored by Austin Energy
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Precision Camera & Video
Precision Camera has maintained its status as an Austin original since 1976 when it opened as a camera repair shop. Founders Jerry and Rosemary Sullivan grew the business…Read More
Wheatsville Food Co-op
Lots of local businesses have admirable intentions, but few impact the community on as deep and wide a scale as Wheatsville Food Co-Op. Read More
Hoover's Cooking
It’s 2pm on a bright Friday afternoon and the lunch rush at Hoover’s Cooking is still simmering with laughter and conversation. The welcoming scent of smoked meat drifts through… Read More
Think Big! Program
The Think Big! Program and its creators, Sandy Stewart (Founder) and Natalie Rodgers (Program Designer), are based right in the heart of the South First IBIZ District. They support… Read More
Tapestry Dance
Tapestry Dance is both 30 years old and brand new in 2019. Founded in 1989, Tapestry leapt onto the national stage and instantly became a highly regarded dance company…Read More
Furniture Market
What does your home say about you? Are the furnishings, the lighting, the art a reflection of your taste and style? Have you been telling yourself you can’t afford to … Read More