American Independent Business Alliance
Kristi Streiffert is a seasoned entrepreneur and consultant with extensive experience in supporting local economies and conservation efforts. As the owner of For the Birds, LLC, Kristi operates a wholesale business focused on connecting the community with nature. Additionally, Kristi serves as a consultant for Canyon Wren Consulting and previously contributed to the Obsidian Network, where efforts centered on fostering resilient local economies. Kristi has held leadership positions including Managing Director at Local First, overseeing various community programs, and serving on the Board of Directors for the American Independent Business Alliance. With a background in freelance writing and education in marketing and naturalist certification, Kristi combines a passion for nature with a dedication to local business development.
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American Independent Business Alliance
The American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of local independent businesses, helps communities develop strong local economies through nurturing local entrepreneurs, and promotes citizen engagement in local economic development. AMIBA helps communities to: launch and successfully operate "buy local" campaigns; facilitate group purchasing and marketing among local businesses, and; other programs to support community enterprise. Many of these communities form Independent Business Alliances to strengthen and sustain community-based businesses while strengthening local economies and preventing chains and other remotely controlled businesses from driving out locals. AMIBA defines a local independent business as: * Private, employee, community, or cooperative ownership * At least 50% owned by area residents * Full decision-making authority for the business lies with its local owner(s) * A limited number and geographic range of business locations (determined by local affiliates based on their circumstances) The organization was incorporated in 2001 by Jeff Milchen and Jennifer Rockne, who previously led the Boulder (CO) Independent Business Alliance, the first such alliance in the U.S. The AMIBA is a 501c(3) educational organization based in Bozeman, Montana and is directed by a board comprised of present or past leaders of local IBAs. facebook.com/theAMIBA @theAMIBA
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