TIBA Mission Statement
The Topeka Independent Business Association is organized to promote the
formation, growth and viability of small and independently owned businesses in
the Topeka area, and more specifically:
- To work to improve the business climate and foster business opportunities
for independent businesses.
- To provide benefits, services, and education to aid in the operation and
profitability of its members.
- To promote harmony, good fellowship, and a closer relationship among
members and all Topeka business and professional men and women and their
employees.
- To urge members to do business locally whenever possible.
- To promote entrepreneurship as affording the greatest opportunity for
youth.
- To encourage and support a high standard of ethics in every business and
profession.
- To promote such municipal, state, and federal legislation or regulations
as will preserve fair competition and encourage local enterprise and
individual initiative.
- To promote and protect independent enterprise in the belief that
businesses, substantially owned, managed and controlled by citizens of the
community, will bring about a more prosperous community for all citizens .