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SUMMARY:NACAS South CX 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join ICBA and the NACAS Community at South CX 2026 in Charlotte\, NC! Jon Bibo\, ICBA's CEO\, will be at the trade show and will once again present "Independent Store Innovators\," featuring innovative successes from ICBA Member Stores\, including the Tennessee VolShop\, whose director\, Brian Wright\, will join Jon in the spotlight. Jon and the team have previously attended NACAS events\, including giving multiple C3X presentations\, believing in the importance of connecting with and educating the auxiliary services and business officer communities on independent self-operation.
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/nacas-south-cx-2026/
LOCATION:Westin Charlotte\, TN
CATEGORIES:ICBA Member Store Events,Industry Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T150000
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SUMMARY:ICBA Vendor Spotlight\, April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another great ICBA Vendor Spotlight! We will feature trusted Annual Vendor Partners across several supplier categories. This is a great opportunity for ICBA Buyers to get all the facts\, trends\, and answers to your questions about some great products & services! Build your knowledge base of solutions and ideas by hearing the latest from 4 ICBA Premier Annual Vendor Partners. \nWe'll hear about several NEW brand & product introductions affecting several Buyer Categories: Apparel\, Headwear\, Supplies\, Health & Beauty\, Course Materials\, Supplies\, and Brand/Branded Goods Solutions for the Institution & its Departments! We'll be joined by Ambassador\, ICM\, Blue 84 & Zephyr\, and Club Colors to hear about all these latest developments. \nIf you're logged in\, you'll see the registration link below! See you there\, THU\, APRIL 30\, 2PM CT! \n \n 
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/icba-vendor-spotlight-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:ICBA Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="ICBA":MAILTO:Office@ICBAinc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T164844Z
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SUMMARY:ICBA Spring Online Institute (4 Parts): SESSION 5-Culture: Creating Environments Where Everyone Can Thriveture
DESCRIPTION:ICBA Members\, join us for our Spring 2026 IBCA Online Institute\, a four-part webinar series with strategies for Building a People-focused Workplace. Read descriptions of all sessions below. When you are logged in\, the registration link appears below at bottom. \n➤  Tuesday\, April 14th - Personalities and Workplace Styles–Learn how you work best and how to connect with and work well with others \n➤  Tuesday\, April 21st - Workplace Challenges: Change management and navigating conflict \n➤  Tuesday\, April 28th - Staff Development and Planning for the Future \n➤  Tuesday\, May 5th - Organizational Culture: Creating an environment where everyone can thrive - TODAY'S SESSION presented by Fred Weber \n \nThe "per Store" cost to attend the ICBA Spring Online Institute is $149 For Full Member Stores and $199 for Affiliate Member Stores. This means an unlimited number of staff from your Member Store can attend all four Institute sessions for that single fee\, allowing for maximum value! (All Institute attendees register individually\, just once) \n\nInvoicing will occur to Store Directors/Managers within a few days after the first Institute session held April 14\, 2026. More details at the registration link that's visible when logged in.
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/icba-spring-online-institute-4-parts-session-5-organizational-culture/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ICBA Online Institutes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260518T124548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T124548Z
UID:36050-1779062400-1779321599@icbainc.com
SUMMARY:Tech Connect Live
DESCRIPTION:ICBA's Vendor Programs Team including VP of Programs & Services Denise Walsh attends this Chicago-area event to see the latest tech products\, trends\, and companies!
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/tech-connect-live/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency O’Hare\, 9300 Bryn Mawr Ave\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260504T160519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T160519Z
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SUMMARY:AI and the Future of Course Materials
DESCRIPTION:This ICBA webinar session offers a practical look at how AI is influencing teaching and learning\, what that means for course materials\, and how bookstores can better align with faculty needs. In addition\, we look at ways to use AI for more effective outreach and positions bookstores as strategic partners in supporting learning while reducing barriers to access. Presented by B. Jean Mandernach\, Ph.D\,\, Executive Director of the Center for Innovation in Research on Teaching\, Grand Canyon University. \nMembers\, when you are logged in\, the registration link will appear below!
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/ai-and-the-future-of-course-materials/
CATEGORIES:ICBA Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260518T132803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T132803Z
UID:36056-1779966000-1779969600@icbainc.com
SUMMARY:B2B Networking Discussions - Apparel/Gift May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about all things apparel/Gift - ask questions\, ask follow-ups\, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion! \nWhen logged in\, Members will see registration link below.
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/b2b-networking-discussions-apparel-gift-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Buyer2Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260518T133125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T133125Z
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SUMMARY:B2B Networking Discussions - Supplies + Tech May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about BOTH Supplies and Tech! Ask questions\, ask follow-ups\, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion! \nWhen logged in\, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/b2b-networking-discussions-supplies-tech-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Buyer2Buyer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260504T153551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T153814Z
UID:35785-1780185600-1780444799@icbainc.com
SUMMARY:NACAS CX West 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join ICBA and the NACAS Community at West CX 2026 in Long Beach\, CA! Jon Bibo\, ICBA's CEO\, will be at the trade show; Jon and the team have previously attended NACAS events\, including giving multiple C3X presentations as well as at NACAS regional events\, believing in the importance of connecting with and educating the auxiliary services and business officer communities on independent self-operation.
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/test-nacas-west-cx-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Long Beach\, CA
CATEGORIES:ICBA Member Store Events,Industry Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T154607Z
UID:35787-1780358400-1780617599@icbainc.com
SUMMARY:Tri-States Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join ICBA and the Tri-States Bookstore Association at Gustavus Adolphus College! ICBA VP of Membership & Operations Sonda Uitermarkt delivers the newest "ICBA Innovators" session spotlighting innovative successes at independent stores--happening June 3rd!
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/tri-states-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Gustavus Adolphus College\, St. Peter\, MN
CATEGORIES:ICBA Member Store Events,State & Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260518T133352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T133807Z
UID:36058-1781002800-1781006400@icbainc.com
SUMMARY:S2S Networking Discussions - Community Colleges June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Store Leaders\, learn and share with your ICBA Community of peers as we talk about successes\, challenges\, and trends in store operations. You get to drive the networking discussion\, so ask questions\, ask follow-ups\, & share your observations - this is your time! \nWhen logged in\, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/s2s-networking-discussions-community-colleges-june-2026/
CATEGORIES:Store2Store
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260518T135725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T135725Z
UID:36064-1781010000-1781013600@icbainc.com
SUMMARY:Networking Discussions - Student Employee Development June 2026
DESCRIPTION:We'll discuss helping talented student workers develop and grow\, and providing opportunities to lead and learn through both formal programs or informal opportunities. You get to drive the networking discussion\, so ask questions\, ask follow-ups\, & share your observations - this is your time! \nWhen logged in\, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/networking-discussions-student-employee-development-june-2026/
CATEGORIES:ICBA Networking Calls,Store2Store
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260518T134730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T134730Z
UID:36060-1781089200-1781092800@icbainc.com
SUMMARY:Store2Store Networking Call: Store Sales OVER $7M June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Store2Store: Total Store Sales Over $7M \nICBA Store2Store Calls are an open forum for peers to discuss important topics\, pressing issues\, and identify opportunities for collaborative solutions. Sessions are grouped by common interests and common challenges to ensure the ideas discussed are relevant and actionable. ICBA Members must be logged in to register. Once you log in\, a registration link will appear below.
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/store2store-networking-call-store-sales-over-7m-june-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ICBA Member Store Events,Store2Store
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ORGANIZER;CN="ICBA":MAILTO:Office@ICBAinc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260518T134223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T134223Z
UID:36062-1781096400-1781100000@icbainc.com
SUMMARY:B2B Networking Discussions - Course Materials June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about all things Course Materials! Ask questions\, ask follow-ups\, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion! \nWhen logged in\, Members will see registration link below.
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/b2b-networking-discussions-course-materials-june-2026/
CATEGORIES:Buyer2Buyer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260518T135129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T135129Z
UID:36063-1781607600-1781611200@icbainc.com
SUMMARY:Website Engagement - Marketing Discussion June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about all things Website (think workflows\, traffic\, content\, conversion--anything!) Ask questions and share your observations and ideas. Members\, you drive the networking discussion! \nWhen logged in\, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/website-engagement-marketing-discussion-june-2026/
CATEGORIES:Marketer2Marketer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260518T140138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T140226Z
UID:36065-1781614800-1781618400@icbainc.com
SUMMARY:Retail Trends Networking Discussion June 2026
DESCRIPTION:We'll discuss what successes and ideas from general retail "out in the world" might be applied to our specialty collegiate market--observations and ideas could come from anywhere--ecommerce\, malls\, general specialty retail\, mass retail\, and more!! Ask questions and share your observations and ideas. Members\, you drive the networking discussion! \nWhen logged in\, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/networking-discussion-retail-trends-june-2026/
CATEGORIES:Marketer2Marketer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260518T180926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T180926Z
UID:36068-1781694000-1781697600@icbainc.com
SUMMARY:AI Networking Discussion June 2026
DESCRIPTION:AI is ALWAYS a popular professional development and networking topic. Here\, we'll open it up to everything from campus AI initiatives and productivity-boosting generative or agentic AI uses to favorite platforms. AI in our Community has shown to be a powerful differentiator on campuses! \nWhen logged in\, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/ai-networking-discussion-june-2026/
CATEGORIES:Marketer2Marketer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260518T181244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T181244Z
UID:36069-1781701200-1781704800@icbainc.com
SUMMARY:Operational Efficiencies Networking Discussion June 2026
DESCRIPTION:AI is ALWAYS a popular professional development and networking topic. Here\, we'll open it up to everything from campus AI initiatives and productivity-boosting generative or agentic AI uses to favorite platforms. AI in our Community has shown to be a powerful differentiator on campuses! \nWhen logged in\, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/operational-efficiencies-networking-discussion-june-2026/
CATEGORIES:ICBA Member Store Events,ICBA Networking Calls
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260518T134451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T134451Z
UID:36061-1781780400-1781784000@icbainc.com
SUMMARY:Store2Store Networking Call: Store Sales UP TO $7M June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Store2Store: Total Store Sales Up to $7M \nICBA Store2Store Calls are an open forum for peers to discuss important topics\, pressing issues\, and identify opportunities for collaborative solutions. Sessions are grouped by common interests and common challenges to ensure the ideas discussed are relevant and actionable. ICBA Members must be logged in to register. Once you log in\, a registration link will appear below.
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/store2store-networking-call-store-sales-up-to-7m-june-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ICBA Member Store Events,Store2Store
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ORGANIZER;CN="ICBA":MAILTO:Office@ICBAinc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260518T181841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T181841Z
UID:36070-1781787600-1781791200@icbainc.com
SUMMARY:Fun at Work Networking Call June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fun at Work! \nTogether we'll ask and answer about having fun at work! We can share on:  \n\nWhat makes your store a great place to work?\nHow do your teammates connect and celebrate working together?\nBring your best ideas to have fun at work?\nHow do you have fun with customers?\n\nICBA Members must be logged in to register. Once you log in\, a registration link will appear below.
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/fun-at-work-networking-call-june-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ICBA Member Store Events,ICBA Networking Calls
ORGANIZER;CN="ICBA":MAILTO:Office@ICBAinc.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260518T125539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T125539Z
UID:36051-1782259200-1782777599@icbainc.com
SUMMARY:Dallas Gift Market
DESCRIPTION:Buyers can join up with ICBA Vendor Programs Manager Svea Chrimes to tour the Dallas Gift Market and visit with new and established vendors. In any given year\, ICBA may attend the Dallas\, Las Vegas\, and/or Atlanta Gift Markets\, hosting ICBA Member Buyers and coordinating attendee benefits where available! Events may include meeting with current or prospective AVP vendors\, networking\, and more. Reach out to Office[at]ICBAinc.com to learn more about these opportunities!
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/dallas-gift-market/
LOCATION:Dallas Market Center\, 2100 Stemmons Freeway\, Dallas\, TX\, 75207
CATEGORIES:Industry Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTSTAMP:20260531T093221
CREATED:20260518T130429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T130429Z
UID:36054-1785024000-1785369599@icbainc.com
SUMMARY:Las Vegas Market
DESCRIPTION:Buyers can join up with ICBA VP of Programs & Services enise Walsh to tour the Las Vegas Gift Market and visit with new and established vendors. In any given year\, ICBA may attend the Dallas\, Las Vegas\, and/or Atlanta Gift Markets\, hosting ICBA Member Buyers and coordinating attendee benefits where available! Events may include meeting with current or prospective AVP Vendors\, networking\, and more. Reach out to Office[at]ICBAinc.com to learn more about these opportunities!
URL:https://icbainc.com/event/las-vegas-market-3/
LOCATION:World Market Center Las Vegas\, 475 S Grand Central Pkw\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89106
CATEGORIES:Industry Conference
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