ISBA

Sustainability to ISBA means linking economic, ecological and social systems. A sustainable economy is innova­tive, it thrives over time, creating top and bottom line financial success and contributing to the well being of communities and the planet. Such an economy is focused on directing capital toward job­ creating initiatives, while reducing income gaps and protecting the environment. Sustainability is broader than environmentalism: It measures more than just financial activity by including the benefits that forward­ thinking businesses bring to society.

​

Membership benefits include:

 

1. We believe in the power of numbers! The Iowa Sustainable Business Alliance is a collective of small and large businesses, giving sustainable businesses representation, presence, and a powerful voice

2. ISBA acts as a task force on issues and policies beneficial to sustainable businesses and the larger economy

3. ISBA publishes information & analysis on current and developing policy

4. ISBA educates on the why, how, and how much of staying profitable while going green

5. ISBA produces a directory of Iowa sustainable businesses to facilitate communication, cooperation, and support

6. ISBA offers events, seminars, symposiums, and speakers to educate and inform

7. ISBA’s relationship with The American Sustainable Business Council (asbcouncil.org) gives access to a wider network and representation in Washington, DC, as we continue to develop and sustain our local ISBA network

​​The Iowa Sustainable Business Alliance efforts for positive change are funded by your tax-deductible membership fees and donations. We have organized the fee structure to be as moderate as possible, while ensuring our organizations stability.

​

•     Business: $100

•     Nonprofit: $60

•     Individual: $40

•     Student: $10​

​You can further strength ISBA with a donation.