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ICBA provides Education, Networking, and Vendor Programs that empower college stores to remain independent and be both financially and operationally successful.
ICBA offers stores the education, professional development, and partnerships needed to adapt and evolve in a changing marketplace.
ICBA connects vendors to leading independent college stores that represent $1.6 billion in total retail sales.
Read the latest thoughts and insights from ICBA Leadership, and view news that's impacting the college store market.
THE ICBA MISSION
Since 1927, the Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA) has been focused exclusively on serving institutionally-affiliated college store Members.
Our mission is to support the independent operation of a college store, which is the most effective way to serve campus stakeholders. We provide value through education, networking, and vendor partner programs.
INDUSTRY-LEADING EDUCATION
Industry-leading education is one of the cornerstones of ICBA. ICBA Webinars, Institutes, Online Institutes, and annual Conference promote industry best practices and challenge the status quo to inspire innovation and meaningful change.
NETWORKING & COLLABORATION
At ICBA, our greatest asset is our Members, and that's why we put a strong emphasis on networking and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Throughout the year, ICBA facilitates opportunities for Members to come together and discuss the pressing topics of the day.
Upcoming Events:
ICBA 2021 Virtual Conference
February 4 @ 11:30 am - February 17 @ 5:15 pm EST
VENDOR PROGRAMS
ICBA develops relationships and negotiates agreements with manufacturers, distributors, publishers, and service providers for products and services at prices and terms that would not otherwise be available. We feature vendors from a wide assortment of categories, including Apparel, Gifts, Technology, Course Materials, Operations, and Supplies.

ICBA Conference & PRIMEtime
February 4-17, 2021
ICBA Conference attendees have access to:
- The strongest solution-oriented professional education in the industry
- Exclusive institutional store networking and collaboration
- PRIMEtime round-robin format which encourages interaction with 140+ industry-leading vendors
- Scholarship opportunities for free registration