We’re all using the same marketing theme this year: Shop Indie Local. When we work together to spread the word, we’ll multiply how many customers we reach. Learn more from AMIBA, the Shop Indie Local lead sponsor. Giving Tuesday – share your favorite causes. More than just another shopping day, Giving Tuesday is a movement. Our ultimate goal…
We’re all using the same marketing theme this year: Shop Indie Local. When we work together to spread the word, we’ll multiply how many customers we reach. Learn more from AMIBA, the Shop Indie Local lead sponsor. Get off the computer! Cyber Monday used to be the day lots of people went back to work and spent their…
We’re all using the same marketing theme this year: Shop Indie Local. When we work together to spread the word, we’ll multiply how many customers we reach. Learn more from AMIBA, the Shop Indie Local lead sponsor. New to me this year is Artists Sunday, November 27, 2022. If you make or sell local art, this is the…
We’re all using the same marketing theme this year: Shop Indie Local. When we work together to spread the word, we’ll multiply how many customers we reach. Learn more from AMIBA, the Shop Indie Local lead sponsor. The big one: Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday is November 26, 2022, in the US. In the UK,…
We’re all using the same marketing theme this year: Shop Indie Local. When we work together to spread the word, we’ll multiply how many customers we reach. Learn more from AMIBA, the Shop Indie Local lead sponsor. Black Friday is overdone. Online giants started promoting their Black Friday deals like a month ago. We’re over it….
Over 1400 people have shared their rural challenges with us since 2015. With all the change we’ve been through, have your priorities changed? We’d like your help to get an updated view of the challenges to your community and your business, and what’s working well or not so much. The survey is open to rural people…
We’re all using the same marketing theme this year: Shop Indie Local. When we work together to spread the word, we’ll multiply how many customers we reach. Learn more from AMIBA, the Shop Indie Local lead sponsor. Today, the focus is on your community. Our ultimate goal is to build a stronger community for all your…
We’re all using the same marketing theme this year: Shop Indie Local. When we work together to spread the word, we’ll multiply how many customers we reach. Learn more from AMIBA, the Shop Indie Local lead sponsor. Spotlight a local business Today, we’re going to shine a spotlight on another local business near you. You…
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