S2S Networking Discussions - Sales $10M+
2023-11-14 13:00 - 14:00 (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 - Stores Up to $4M
2023-11-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

S2S Networking Discussions - Sales $4M - $10M
2023-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)

ICBA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Panel Webinar
2023-12-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
ICBA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Panel Webinar
ICBA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) webinars & networking discussions provide a forum for Members to share store and campus initiatives, discuss important topics and issues, and inspire one another to promote diversity and anti-racism in college retail. Discussions build on the constant flow of ideas and encourage open conversation.
We are pleased to welcome panelists from among both ICBA Member Stores and our Vendor Partners in discussing inclusive practices and the DEI landscape in their community. Panelists to be announced in the coming days!
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Webinar: How to Optimize Your Tailgate Show Experience & Order Discounts
2023-12-07 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Members, join Denise Walsh, VP of Vendor Programs and Services from ICBA, and Angie Maniaci, Senior Insignia Products Buyer at The University Book Store serving UW-Madison, for great tips on the Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show. Denise and Angie both first attended Tailgate in 2015 and have some great tips on optimizing for the show experience, including the show's "License to Buy" discount program! More and more Members go each year to check out all the latest in licensed apparel, accessories, toys, souvenirs, tailgate gear, & more!
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ICBA Vendor Spotlight
2024-03-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for this ICBA Vendor Spotlight with Premier Annual Vendor Partners (AVPs) across several supplier categories: Course Materials, Insignia Gifts, Headwear, and Supplies. We'll be joined by GoTextbooks, Zephyr, Storm Duds, and ICM Distributing!
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!

The SOURCE Webinar - 2024 Apparel & Supplies Aggregate Buying Programs
2024-03-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
How can you get amazing deals on mragin0building commodity essentials? Learn more about the 2024 SOURCE Apparel & Supplies Programs in this one-hour webinar and get valuable facts and tips. ICBA Members, if you don't see the registration link below, check that you are logged in. You can then find the registration link below or access it via your Member Dashboard.

Student Course Materials Engagement Webinar - Special VitalSource Commercial Webinar
2024-04-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Presented by VitalSource:
Join industry thought leader and longtime ICBA Conference Platinum Strategic Partner VitalSource for this special commercial webinar for ICBA Members. As a key educational partner in the industry, we're honored to invite VitalSource to present in this capacity.
The explosion of digital programs provides unprecedented visibility into course materials usage and engagement. As institutions become more focused on outcomes and retention, this data reveals trends that present both threats and opportunities for your campus store’s business.
Join the webinar as Jared Pearlman and the VitalSource Learning Science Team will discuss: - The latest research around student course materials engagement - How it impacts your retail, IA, and EA programs (hint: not all the same!) - New features in the VitalSource suite to drive engagement and sell-through at scale
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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SACUBO 2024 Annual Meeting
2024-04-14 10:00 - 2024-04-16 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Galt House Hotel, 140 N Fourth St., Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
ICBA will exhibit at the annual meeting of the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers. ICBA CEO Jon Bibo will be in attendance. Jon has attended and spoken at NACUBO and NACAS C3X on multiple occasions, speaking on topics such as "Driving the Affordability of Course Materials to Support Student Success." ICBA believes in the importance of connecting on important topics with Business Officers here and at other business/auxiliary service events such as various NACAS events. An increasing number of ICBA Members are also in attendance or speaking at such auxiliary services related events.
ICBA will be at SACUBO booth #203.

NACAS South CX 2024
2024-04-21 - 2024-04-24 | Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, TN, 1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Orlando, FL, 32830, United States
Join ICBA and the NACAS Community at South CX 2024 in Orlando, at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort. ICBA CEO Jon Bibo will be present at ICBA's booth and also co-presents the session below! Jon has previously attended NACAS events, including presenting at C3X on Independent Store Innovators. ICBA believes in connecting with the auxiliary services and business officer community through NACAS and other higher education association events including NACUBO (National Association of College & University Business Officers) and SACUBO (Southern Association of College and University Business Officers.)
ICBA PRESENTATION - April 22, 2:45PM - 3:45PM
Jon Bibo co-presents along with Derick Robertson of Georgia Southern University, the session "College Store Innovators: Developing New Sources of Revenue & New Services to Drive Financial Success and Customer Satisfaction" (Concurrent session D4)
Hear a series of mini-case studies about how various independent college stores have developed innovative programs to grow sales, increase services, reduce expenses, build new partnerships, and/or improve customer and campus satisfaction. Innovation comes in many forms and does not require big budgets or large spaces—you’ll leave this session inspired with plenty of ideas to “borrow.”
Derick Robertson is Director of Retail Services of the University Store at GSU and ICBA Board Member.

B2B Networking Discussions - GM for Stores Under $4M
2024-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about all things GM - ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion!
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Tri-State Bookstores 2024 Annual Conference
2024-06-03 12:00 - 2024-06-05 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre, 100 W 8th St, Sioux Falls, 57104
Sioux Falls, SD is the site for the 2024 Tri-State Annual Conference, June 3-5, including education sessions and a trade show. ICBA CEO Jon Bibo will be there for the trade show and also presents the opening keynote, June 3 at 3PM:
Making Sure Your M&Ms Are Delicious: How Merchandising & Marketing Align For Retail Success
Ensuring your product presentation and assortment strategies align with your marketing and communications strategies is essential to achieve your goals and grow sales. This two-part session will address both topics and will also include short group activities to encourage dialogue and collaboration among attendees!

B2B Networking Discussions - Apparel/Gift
2024-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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!
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ICBA Vendor Spotlight, June 2024
2024-06-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
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! Stay tuned here as we finalize and deliver the details of the Spotlight participating AVP Vendors so you can register!
SEE PAST Vendor Spotlights from earlier this year by logging in to the Member Dashboard and scrolling down to "Recent Webinars!"

B2B Networking Discussions - Tech Products
2024-06-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Members, learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about tech products! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion!
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S2S Networking Discussions - Community Colleges
2024-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 (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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Marketer2Marketer Networking Discussion
2024-06-20 15:00 - 16:00 (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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NACUBO 2024 Annual Meeting
2024-07-20 10:00 - 2024-07-23 10:00 (America/Chicago) | McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, www.mccormickplace.com McCormick Place 2301 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616
ICBA will exhibit at the annual meeting of National Association of College and University Business Officers this July. This is the third 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, as well as regional meetings of NACUBO and such organizations. We hope to see you there!
NACUBO 2024
Saturday, July 20 - Tuesday, July 23

ICBA Vendor Spotlight, July 2024
2024-07-24 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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 ICBA Premier Annual Vendor Partners in Store Fixtures, Health & Beauty, Course Materials, & Payment Solutions.
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Las Vegas Market
2024-07-28 11:00 - 2024-08-01 19:00 (America/Chicago)
The ICBA Vendor Program Team and Buyers from ICBA Member Stores check out the Las Vegas Market for the latest trends and hot selling products.

ECRM
2024-08-05 11:00 - 2024-08-08 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Marriott New Orleans, 555 Canal St, New Orleans, LA, 70130
The ICBA Vendor Programs Team heads to New Orleans for ECRM Category Programs including School, Learning, Toys. The venue is the Marriott New Orleans. The Team has attended online Category Programs previously for discovery of potential new vendors.

Pro Tips: The Value & Efficient Completion of the Independent College Stores Report Survey
2024-09-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Presented by LSG & ICBA, including your Store Leader peers with awesome tips!
The Independent College Stores Report serves annually as an up-to-date snapshot of the independent college store channel that reflects trends shaping our businesses and offers comparative data you can use to measure your progress and set benchmarks for key performance indicators. ICBA and LSG will host a “Why?” and “How?” tutorial webinar to show you how to effectively and efficiently participate in the ICSR Survey, and how to use the results!
This will include top tips from different store system users on how best to complete the ICSR and how you can use the data. The presenter panel includes users of the Prism, MBS, and NetSuite systems.
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CSANC Annual Meeting
2024-10-06 - 2024-10-08
Join ICBA and your Store Leader peers in Greensboro, NC at the Annual Meeting of the College Stores of North Carolina! ICBA will be in attendance with Director of Education Kevin Leitner and CEO Jon Bibo. We'll be presenting on Marketing & Culture--meeting your customer where they are on 10/8 at 9AM.

CSANC Annual Meeting 2025
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-07 | Guilford Technical Community College, Colfax, NC
Join ICBA and your Store Leader peers in NC at the Annual Meeting of the College Stores of North Carolina, hosted by Guilford Technical CC in Colfax. ICBA will be in attendance with VP of Membership and Operations Sonda Uitermarkt presenting on the Art and Science of Creating an Effective Team Culture!

Middle Atlantic College Stores 2024 Annual Meeting & Trade Show
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-08 | Wyndham Gettysburg, PA, 95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg, 17325, United States
Catch up with ICBA at the 2024 Middle Atlantic College Stores Annual Meeting & Trade Show as ICBA VP of Membership & Operations Sonda Uitermarkt attends and presents. She'll be speaking on Maintaining your Independence and What's Hot in General Merchandise!

RMSBA 2024 Annual Meeting-Rocky Mountain Skyline Bookstore Association
2024-10-08 - 2024-10-11 | Hilton Fort Collins, 425 W. Prospect Road, CO, 80526
Join ICBA and your RMSBA Store Leader peers at the Rocky Mountain Skyline Bookstore Association Annual Meeting October 8-10 in Fort Collins, CO! ICBA VP of Programs & Services Denise Walsh and Vendor Programs Manager Mitchell Preske will be in attendance and at the show. ICBA presents Marketing & the Culture of Significance, and Maintaining Your Independence, both on 10/10.

2024 Wisconsin Association of College Stores Annual Meeting
2024-10-15 - 2024-10-17 | The Ingleside Hotel, The Ingleside Hotel 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, 53072, United States
Join ICBA at the 2024 Wisconsin Association of College Stores Annual Meeting! ICBA's Director of Marketing & Communications Mel Marzan and Office Coordinator Shaun Garrett will be there during the meeting and trade show October 15-17. ICBA will help facilitate the collaborative discussion: "What's Hot in General Merchandise?" and will also present "ICBA Innovators" - hope to see you there!

ICBA Vendor Spotlight, October 2024
2024-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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 three ICBA Premier Annual Vendor Partners in: Headwear, Apparel, & Course Materials.
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2024 Southwest College Bookstore Association Annual Conference
2024-10-20 - 2024-10-22 | Atherton Hotel, H-103 Student Union, Stillwater, OK, 74078, United States
Join ICBA at the 2024 SWCBA Annual Conference & Trade Show, October 20-22 in Stillwater, OK. ICBA CEO Jon Bibo will be in attendance and will present "Maintaining Your Independence." Hope to see everyone there!

Northwest College Bookstore Association 2024 Fall Meeting
2024-10-20 08:00 - 2024-10-23 17:00 UTC | Holiday Inn Portland, Columbia Riverfront, 909 N Hayden Island Drive, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Join us at the NCBA 2024 Fall Meeting, October 21-23. Membership Manager Riley Egan and VP of Membership & Operations Sonda Uitermarkt will be in attendance and at the trade show; we'll also deliver the presentations "What's Hot" in GM and "Building Healthy Supplier Partnerships."
