Not Too Early to Think About Independents
The American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) is again declaring the week of July 1 - July 7 Independents Week. "It's a time to reflect on the importance of economic democracy and community self-determination by celebrating our nation's locally owned independent businesses and the stake each citizen has in shaping their home town's future," stated AMIBA Director Jennifer Rockne. "Independents Week was a great success last year, our first year of doing this as a national campaign. We only expect participation to grow each year."
The Small Press Center (SPC) and the Publishers Marketing Association (PMA) invite booksellers to celebrate the ninth annual Small Press Month this March. Small Press Month provides independent booksellers with an opportunity to tout the objectives they share with independent publishers -- promoting individual and original expression.