About
In 2001 a group of local independent business owners – from fine restaurants to unique clothing stores to funky record stores – joined to promote each other by celebrating Independents Week during the week of the 4th of July. These core businesses were the founding members of TIBA when it formally affiliated with the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA,www.amiba.net ) in 2004. TIBA is proud to be involved in the growing national network of IBAs that includes over 35 AMIBA affiliates in 24 states, as our local alliance has grown to number over 140 members.