Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing ... The association for business journalists The Society of American Business Editors and Writers, Inc. was formed in 1964 to promote superior coverage of business and economic events and issues. Recognizing that economic freedom is inextricably linked to political freedom and that an informed citizenry can ensure that these freedoms are sustained, it is the Society's mission as an independent, not-for-profit organization to encourage comprehensive reporting of economic events without fear or favoritism and to upgrade skills and knowledge through continuous educational efforts.