The Albuquerque Independent Business Alliance (AIBA) has elected new officers for the 2007-2008 term. Leila Johnson, Data-Scribe, was elected president, Emily Esterson, Emily Esterson Editorial Services, retains her position as secretary, Armando Sanchez, REDW, has been elected treasurer, and Roby Wallace, Entre-Business, immediate past president. The position of vice president remains vacant.

Directors include Elissa Breitbard, Betty's Bath & Day Spa, Dan Drennan, Public Service Company of New Mexico, Mary Ellen Merrigan, Connecting Point Communications, and Dan Puccetti, New Mexico Community Development Loan Fund. Rebecca Dakota serves as Executive Director for the organization.

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AIBA is dedicated to preserving and improving Albuquerque's unique character by supporting local, independent businesses, and aims to educate consumers about the economic benefits of shopping at neighborhood businesses. AIBA sponsors include City of Albuquerque Economic Development Department, Data-Scribe(TM), Los Poblanos Inn & Cultural Center, PNM, Vaughn Wedeen Creative Inc, Flying Star Cafe and Satellite Coffee, Standard Diner, Women's Specialists of New Mexico, Aurora Publishing and First Community Bank.