A resource page tailored to independent office product dealers interested in exploring and understanding the impacts Amazon has on procurement and their business and sector.
Host Nick Stumo-Langer is joined by researchers Stacy Mitchell and Olivia LaVecchia to discuss their new guide to policy tools that strengthen independent businesses. …...
Boston is the latest city to introduce a formula business proposal, which would make national chains a conditional use throughout the city.
This toolkit offers independent business owners concrete tips for engaging with their city officials and advocating for policies that strengthen and grow local businesses. The...
In this report, we outline serious concerns with Amazon's move into procurement spending. The move could leave local governments at risk of being ripped off.
A recent contract opens the way for billions of dollars in local government spending to shift to Amazon. The good news is that, for concerned...
The Supreme Court opened the door for states to require out-of-state and online retailers to collect sales taxes. It's an important day for independent businesses.
Amazon frames itself as a boon for entrepreneurs, but in fact the company’s increasing dominance has a profoundly negative impact on the nation’s small businesses.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that could finally give states the authority to require online retailers to collect sales tax.
As independent businesses are grappling with the cost of rent, a new strategy is emerging: policies that reserve space for local businesses in new development.
Jersey City has taken steps to check the cycle of chain store dominance. They've instead built a model that allows for opportunity for local entrepreneurs.
A survey finds that 90% of independent retailers report that Amazon is negatively affecting their businesses, though their strengths are helping them weather the storm.
When you choose locally owned businesses for your shopping, you create a ripple effect. Our new infographic shows what happens when you shop local.
The dominance of Visa, Mastercard, and the big banks that issue most credit cards comes with high costs for small business owners and consumers.
Cities are changing to become increasingly inhospitable to locally owned businesses. In this video, Olivia LaVecchia discusses six policy strategies for cities.