Independent College Bookstore Association

Equitable Access: Your Playbook for Success, Webinar-Part 1 of 2
2023-05-02 13:00 - 14:15 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
In our free, Member-exclusive Spring Webinar Series, we'll hear from panels of both Member Stores and Vendor Partners. These timely, topical sessions are important as the EA landscape both accelerates & broadens.
**In Part I, Member Stores discuss their specific journey to, and "flavor" of EA model. Hear from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, San Diego State University, Wayland Baptist University, University of Colorado Boulder

Part II features ICBA Course Materials Vendor Partners on how they've been able to partner with stores to solve particular needs. Hear from RedShelf, Verba by VitalSource, and Vindy.

NOTE: You only need to register once in order to attend both panel webinar sessions! Members, when you are logged into your Member Dashboard, the registration link will appear at the bottom of this post below.

Part I: Tue, May 2, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT - Store Panel
Part II: Thu, May 4, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT - Vendor Panel
Topics we'll be excited to cover:

How EA discussions get started and the store’s role
Creating a realistic timeline from start to implementation
Technical/IT/Accounting challenges
Creating internal roles and responsibilities for success
Objections from faculty, administrators, students, and other key stakeholders and ways to overcome

Building consensus across campus
Potential considerations with libraries or other entities

Publisher relations
Pricing
Managing print
Managing OER
How “opt-outs” work
Marketing/Communication of the program
Tips to avoid costly mistakes along the way

There will be prepared remarks, moderated panel Q&A with Jon Bibo, and moderated Attendee Q&A

Equitable Access: Your Playbook for Success, Webinar-Part 2 of 2
2023-05-04 13:00 - 14:15 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
In our free, Member-exclusive Spring Webinar Series, we'll hear from panels of both Member Stores and Vendor Partners. These timely, topical sessions are important as the EA landscape both accelerates & broadens.
In Part I, Member Stores discuss their specific journey to, and "flavor" of EA model.
**Part II features ICBA Course Materials Vendor Partners on how they've been able to partner with stores to solve particular needs. Hear from: RedShelf, Verba by VitalSource, and Vindy.
NOTE: You only need to register once in order to attend both panel webinar sessions! Members, when you are logged into your Member Dashboard, the registration link will appear at the bottom of this post below.

Part I: Tue, May 2, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT
Part II: Thu, May 4, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT
Topics we'll be excited to cover:

How EA discussions get started and the store’s role
Creating a realistic timeline from start to implementation
Technical/IT/Accounting challenges
Creating internal roles and responsibilities for success
Objections from faculty, administrators, students, and other key stakeholders and ways to overcome

Building consensus across campus
Potential considerations with libraries or other entities

Publisher relations
Pricing
Managing print
Managing OER
How “opt-outs” work
Marketing/Communication of the program
Tips to avoid costly mistakes along the way

There will be prepared remarks, moderated panel Q&A with Jon Bibo, and moderated Attendee Q&A

The Economics of EA - Webinar with Verba by VitalSource
2023-05-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Presented by Verba | VitalSource:
Rentals and digital changed your balance sheet, and EA will too - in a good way. Our program pricing tool and advanced analysis enable you to predict the impact EA can have on your bottom line and provides a starting point as you evaluate the next steps in course material delivery. In this webinar we’ll cover:
• EA’s impact to the stores bottom line
• Key metrics/KPI’s for EA
• Staffing & operational considerations
• Maximizing revenues and minimizing costs/risk
• How stores have navigated this journey successfully
Join our experienced team for an interactive discussion about the economics of Equitable Access and why it’s a realistic, and practical, solution for Indie stores.
This free webinar presented by Verba by VitalSource is exclusively for ICBA Members and contains a mix of educational and commercial content.
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OACS-Ohio Association of College Stores Spring Meeting
2023-05-23 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | College of Wooster, 1189 Beall Ave, Wooster, 44691
It's time for the OACS Spring Meeting, at College of Wooster on May 23! Join ICBA and your OACS Community! ICBA is part of the program, presenting ICBA Innovators on May 23, 10AM - 3PM - a rundown of several exciting ways Member Stores are creating success and engagement for their store and community.

ICBA Vendor Spotlight
2023-06-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for this ICBA Vendor Spotlight with Premier Annual Vendor Partners (AVPs) across several supplier categories: Gifts, Medical Apparel & Supplies, Headwear, POS System & Smart Lockers. We'll be joined by resero Retail Technologies, SnackMagic, Spectrum Uniforms, and Zephyr!
Buyers - get all the facts, trends, and answers to your questions! When logged in to your Member Dashboard, you will see the registration link for the webinar below!

Tri-State Bookstores 2022 Annual Conference
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-07 | Holiday Inn Duluth-Downtown, 200 West First Street, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
Duluth is the site for the 2023 Tri-State Annual Conference, June 5-7, 2023, including a college store tour. ICBA CEO Jon Bibo will be there at the Meeting and Trade Show and will present a session. Stay tuned for details!

ICBA Buyer Trip - Atlanta Apparel Market
2023-06-07 - 2023-06-09 | AmericasMart Atlanta, 240 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303
Shop thousands of product lines across hot-selling categories to stay abreast of key trends and find desired products for your target customers! Take advantage of market-only specials along with making connections with retail experts and finding areas to better your business. There are three different Buyer trip opportunities through June and July, with each of these ICBA Buyer experiences including the following:

ICBA will host a Pre-Market 30-minute Webinar with participating Buyers.
ICBA will host Buyers (space limited) with on-site market overview, ICBA Buyer Networking, and a coordinated tour to nurture product categories, plus more.
IMC is pleased to provide 1-2 nights complimentary hotel (depending on the market).

There are limited space and incentives - contact Denise Walsh at DeniseWalsh@ICBAinc.com by April 24 to reserve a spot for ICBA's Atlanta Apparel Buyer Trip.

S2S Networking Discussions - Sales $4M - $10M
2023-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Store Leaders, learn and share with your ICBA Community peers as we talk about successes, challenges, and trends in store operations. This is your time, and you get to drive the networking discussion! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations.
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S2S Networking Discussions - Sales $10M+
2023-06-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)

S2S Networking Discussions - Community Colleges
2023-06-07 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
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!
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S2S Networking Discussions - Stores Up to $4M
2023-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

Marketer2Marketer Networking Discussion
2023-06-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about all things Marketing! Ask questions and share your observations and ideas. Members, you drive the networking discussion!
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Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2023
2023-06-13 09:00 - 2023-06-15 15:00 (America/Chicago) | McCormick Place South, 2301 S King Drive, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
The ICBA Team heads to the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, held from June 13 - 15 at McCormick Place in Chicago - ICBA will be there on Thu 6/15, checking out what’s new and what’s next in retail innovation. Member Stores, if you’ll be attending, look us up as this is in our hometown of Chicago – we’d love to catch up in person! Reach us at Office[at]ICBAinc.com.
Expo Hall access is free for retailers! Register and get show information.

B2B Networking Discussions - Apparel/Gifts-1
2023-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about Apparel & Gifts, what's hot, what's new, and more! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. Members, you drive the networking discussion! This is the second of two calls on Apparel/Gifts.
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B2B Networking Discussions - Tech Products
2023-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community of Buyers as we talk about all things Tech! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. Members, you drive the networking discussion!
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B2B Networking Discussions - Course Materials-1 IA/EA
2023-06-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about Course Materials, including IA & EA. Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion!
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B2B Networking Discussions - Supplies
2023-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about Supplies! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion!
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B2B Networking Discussions - General Books
2023-06-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about General trade books! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion!
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B2B Networking Discussions - Apparel/Gifts-2
2023-06-21 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)

B2B Networking Discussions - Course Materials-2 General
2023-06-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about all things general Course Materials! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion!
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Networking Discussions - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
2023-06-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI). Ask questions & share your observations and ideas. Members, you drive the networking discussion!
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Name Image Likeness Networking Discussion
2023-06-22 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about the fascinating topic of Name Image Likeness! Ask questions and share your observations and ideas. Members, you drive the networking discussion!
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ICBA Buyer Trip - Atlanta Gift Market
2023-07-12 - 2023-07-16 | AmericasMart Atlanta, 240 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303
Shop thousands of product lines across hot-selling categories to stay abreast of key trends and find desired products for your target customers! Take advantage of market-only specials along with making connections with retail experts and finding areas to better your business. There are three different Buyer trip opportunities through June and July, with each of these ICBA Buyer experiences including the following:

ICBA will host a Pre-Market 30-minute Webinar with participating Buyers.
ICBA will host Buyers (space limited) with on-site market overview, ICBA Buyer Networking, and a coordinated tour to nurture product categories, plus more.
IMC is pleased to provide 1-2 nights complimentary hotel (depending on the market).

There are limited space and incentives - contact Denise Walsh at DeniseWalsh@ICBAinc.com by May 15 to reserve a spot for ICBA's Atlanta Gift Market Buyer Trip.

Atlanta Gift Market 2025
2025-07-15 - 2025-07-18 | AmericasMart Atlanta, 240 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303
Shop thousands of product lines across hot-selling categories to stay abreast of key trends and find desired products for your target customers! Make connections with retail experts and your ICBA Buyer peers--and find areas to better your business!
Contact Denise at ICBA for details, DeniseWalsh[at]ICBAinc.com.

NACUBO 2023 Annual Meeting
2023-07-15 10:00 - 2023-07-18 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Dr., Orlando, FL, 32821
ICBA will exhibit and speak at the annual meeting of National Association of College and University Business Officers. On Monday, July 17, ICBA CEO Jon Bibo delivers the Monday TECHTalk “Driving the Affordability of Course Materials to Support Student Success.” Jon speaks from 1:35PM - 2:05PM on Mon, July 17. Jon will share the latest data on how new Inclusive Access and Equitable Access Course Materials Programs are developing and succeeding at institutions of all types and sizes, while preserving academic freedom for faculty. This is the second year of ICBA’s participation as we believe in the importance of connecting on important topics with Business Officers here and at other business/auxiliary service events such as NACAS.
NACUBO Expo Hall hours:
Sunday, July 16: 11:45 AM - 2:15 PM, 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Monday, July 17: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM, 11:45 AM - 2:15 PM

ICBA Buyer Trip - Las Vegas Gift Market
2023-07-30 - 2023-08-02 | Las Vegas Market, 475 S Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, 89106, United States
Shop thousands of product lines across hot-selling categories to stay abreast of key trends and find desired products for your target customers! Take advantage of market-only specials along with making connections with retail experts and finding areas to better your business. There are three different Buyer trip opportunities through June and July, with each of these ICBA Buyer experiences including the following:

ICBA will host a Pre-Market 30-minute Webinar with participating Buyers.
ICBA will host Buyers (space limited) with on-site market overview, ICBA Buyer Networking, and a coordinated tour to nurture product categories, plus more.
IMC is pleased to provide 1-2 nights complimentary hotel (depending on the market).

There are limited space and incentives - contact Denise Walsh at DeniseWalsh@ICBAinc.com by May 22 to reserve a spot.

Webinar: Federal and State Higher Ed Policy Update, hosted by NACS
2023-08-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
In this webinar available for both NACS Members as well as ICBA Members and other aligned associations, the government relations staff of NACS will provide a comprehensive analysis of the key recent federal and state policy activities and what impact those results will likely have on campus stores, course materials, higher education. Thanks to NACS for this webinar and to its VP of Government Relations Rich Hershman, who will provide the update as well as take Q&A.
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ICBA Vendor Spotlight
2023-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for this ICBA Vendor Spotlight with Premier Annual Vendor Partners (AVPs) across several supplier categories: Gifts/Insignia, Food/Beverage, Apparel, Course Materials! We'll be joined by Redshelf, molly&you, ZooZatz, and LXG!
Buyers - get all the facts, trends, and answers to your questions! When logged in to your Member Dashboard, you will see the registration link for the webinar below!

Middle Atlantic College Stores 2023 Annual Meeting & Trade Show
2023-10-02 - 2023-10-03 | The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA, 16803, United States
Catch up with ICBA at the 2023 Middle Atlantic College Stores Annual Meeting & Trade Show! ICBA CEO Jon Bibo speaks on multiple subjects including: What's Hot, Making Sure Your "M&M's" are Delicious, and Building a Winning Assortment.

SCACS & CSANC Virtual Annual Meeting (Carolinas)
2023-10-02 08:00 - 2023-10-04 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Beach Cove Resort, 4800 South Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC, 29582, United States
Join ICBA and your Store Leader peers in Myrtle Beach at the joint Annual Meeting this year of the South Carolina Association of College Stores & College Stores Association of North Carolina! ICBA will be in attendance with Vice President of Programs & Services Denise Walsh, and Vendor Programs Manager Mitchell Preske. We'll be presenting on Maintaining Your Independence (10/2) & What's Hot in General Merchandise (10/3).
