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Where I Live:: Albuquerque, where else?

About Me:: AIBA (Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance) is a nonprofit trade association of locally owned, independent businesses. Our members also include nonprofits, arts groups and individuals who are passionate about supporting the local economy as a way of preserving and improving Albuquerque's unique character. Consider joining us! Membership fees and benefits are outlined at our site, www.keepitquerque.org. And remember: Buy local!

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It shouldn't be this hard to post a job listing, yeesh

Posted on February 11, 2009 at 1:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

One of our dear members, Self Serve Sexuality Resource Center, is having a hard time posting its job announcement due to overeager Internet (and human) filters. In the interest of helping them out, here's a quick repost of their announcement:

Self Serve is hiring. If you are open-minded, care about people enjoying healthy sexuality in life, want to teach people about sex, like retail customer service, and want the sexiest employee discount in New Mexico, please send a cover… Continue

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Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance updated an event

"Write Your Book Already!" at EXHIB-IT! Tradeshow Marketing Experts

June 12, 2009 from 4pm to 6pm

Free, sponsored by Albq Independent Business Alliance.Meet bestselling author Jen Sincero and learn how having a real live book with your name on it can help you get speaking engagements, expert credibility, more clients, free publicity, a lovesick horde of dedicated fans and much more.When: Friday, June 12, 4 – 6 pm (includes Q & A, networking, refreshments)Would you like to be able to charge more per hour? Or be quoted as an expert in magazines and papers and on the internet, tv and radio…See More

Jun 8, 2009

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Dana Burgy-Gautschi commented on Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance's event "Write Your Book Already!"

"Free refreshments from Flying Star!"

Jun 6, 2009

Dana Burgy-Gautschi is attending Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance's event

"Write Your Book Already!" at EXHIB-IT! Tradeshow Marketing Experts

June 12, 2009 from 4pm to 6pm

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Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance posted an event

"Write Your Book Already!" at EXHIB-IT! Tradeshow Marketing Experts

June 12, 2009 from 4pm to 6pm

Jun 4, 2009

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Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance replied to Jo's discussion 24 Hrs in Albuquerque - What to do?

"You can pick up one of our directories at the local library branch that includes a lot of local ABQ options for shopping, etc. Itsatrip.org and the city of Abq web sites are also full of ideas."

Feb 18, 2009

Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance replied to ArtistType's discussion How many of us buy locally?

"This thread brings up so many good points, of interest to local businesses and consumers alike. Regarding the customer service issue, there are so many compelling reasons for businesses to take it seriously: * unhappy customers share their…"

Feb 18, 2009

Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance replied to ArtistType's discussion How many of us buy locally?

"One of the members of AIBA pointed out something most of us take for granted: let people know you want support. We assume the message is delivered. Yet, it's often merely assumed. Get proactive about it. I find I enjoy talking with locally…"

Feb 17, 2009

Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance replied to ArtistType's discussion How many of us buy locally?

"Hear hear, ArtistType! For anyone wondering how to find locally owned businesses, our trade association (AIBA) is one solid resource. We distribute a print Member Directory all over town--this year, it's a map format making it super easy to…"

Feb 12, 2009

Chroma Studios commented on Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance's blog post It shouldn't be this hard to post a job listing, yeesh

"Just another reason NOT to advertise in the Journal. And they wonder why they are having financial difficulties! Sheesh!"

Feb 11, 2009

Self Serve commented on Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance's blog post It shouldn't be this hard to post a job listing, yeesh

"Thank you! :) Still negotiating with ABQ Journal about posting the job in the paper. Let's hear it for freedom of speech. phew. -Molly"

Feb 11, 2009

Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance posted a blog post

It shouldn't be this hard to post a job listing, yeesh

One of our dear members, Self Serve Sexuality Resource Center, is having a hard time posting its job announcement due to overeager Internet (and human) filters. In the interest of helping them out, here's a quick repost of their announcement:Self Serve is hiring. If you are open-minded, care about people enjoying healthy sexuality in life, want to teach people about sex, like retail customer service, and want the sexiest employee discount in New Mexico, please send a cover letter and resume to…See More

Feb 11, 2009

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Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance updated their profile

Feb 11, 2009

Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance commented on Self Serve's blog post Self Serve is hiring- but we're having trouble letting people know! Censoring job listings in today's economy?

"Oh dear, that is distressing! Out of curiousity, do you know whether other Craigslist users are flagging your ad, or is it Craigslist itself? Self Serve is such a great local business (and an AIBA member I might add), and it's really…"

Feb 11, 2009

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