Think your small business can’t compete with big business for talented employees? Think again. Your local business has superpowers you probably aren’t even aware of. Learn how to utilize your strengths to become the business employees want to work for.  The Local...

Small, local business is the heartbeat of our communities, the cornerstone of our local economies and the manifestation of our entrepreneurial dreams. You’ve heard it before and it’s all true. But what does that mean from a next steps game changing perspective?...

We're Vocal for Local The world is a bit chaotic these days. But isn’t it always on some level? Small business entrepreneurs are a resilient bunch. We have to be. Small businesses lack the extensive resources that big business enjoys. But what we lack in resources, we...

While you’re out celebrating or nation’s independence, celebrate your independents too. Independent small business enable our communities to thrive as unique places where we live. And what is a country if not a collection of united independent communities? By growing...

You may think business exists to make money. But it doesn’t. Profit is a byproduct of our labors to provide the necessities and desires of our community. Business exists for us, not the other way around. Although it can often feel that way. There was a time when many...

At the Local Business Institute, we represent you—the small, local business owner. But we don't do it alone. It takes a village, or at least a strong cohort of organizations working on your behalf. We're proud to be a part of several national entities that amplify our...