Winter Institute

05 Feb

A Letter From ABA CEO Oren Teicher

In his bimonthly letter to members, ABA CEO Oren Teicher reflects on the far different world booksellers are facing since 2006, when the first Winter Institute was held in Long Beach, California.

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05 Feb

Wi10 Keynote Speaker Azar Nafisi Shares Insights Into “The Republic of Imagination”

Author Azar Nafisi discusses her breakfast keynote, “The Republic of Imagination," set for Wednesday, February 11, at Winter Institute 10.

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05 Feb

Sarah Lewis to Discuss Finding Success in Unlikely Places at Wi10 Breakfast Keynote

Next Tuesday at Winter Institute 10, author Sarah Lewis will discuss the many ways to turn setbacks into successes during the keynote talk “The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery.”

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04 Feb

A Busman’s Holiday: Indie Bookstores In and Around Asheville

Because so many booksellers like nothing more than to visit other independent bookstores, for those heading to the Winter Institute next week, ABA has compiled a list of member stores in the Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville areas of North Carolina.

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04 Feb

Exciting Educational Programming on Tap for Children’s Booksellers at Winter Institute

Children’s booksellers have several special educational events in store for them at next week’s Winter Institute, including four sessions presented by the ABC Children’s Group at ABA and opportunities to learn about new books and authors from the children’s, middle grade, and young adult scenes.

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04 Feb

What POS Vendors Are Doing to Prepare Booksellers for EMV Chip Cards

Here, six point-of-sale (POS) vendors provide an update on their work to help booksellers transition to EMV chip card technology by fall 2015.

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02 Feb

IndieCommerce at Wi10: Session Topics and One-on-One Registration

On Tuesday, February 10, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at Winter Institute 10, an IndieCommerce update and education session whose topics have been chosen by booksellers will be presented. In addition, booksellers can sign up now for one-on-one meetings with IndieCommerce staff.

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02 Feb

Consultation Station: A Great Opportunity to Meet With Business Service Providers

The Consultation Station, featuring representatives from ABA’s affiliated business solution partners, POS vendors, and others, will be open to all Winter Institute attendees; however, booksellers who are interested in meeting with specific vendors are encouraged to set up appointments in advance.

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29 Jan

Wi10 Session to Highlight Planning Strategies for Independent Bookstore Day

Booksellers will have the opportunity to attend a Winter Institute education session offering actionable tips and advice for planning successful participation in Independent Bookstore Day, which will be celebrated this year on Saturday, May 2.

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29 Jan

Point-of-Sale Systems in the Spotlight at Wi10

Booksellers looking for a better understanding of their current point-of-sale system and those looking for a new one are encouraged to attend the Winter Institute’s “Roundtable Discussion on POS Systems” and to visit with POS vendors participating in the Consultation Station.

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29 Jan

Avoid Penalties: Be Aware of Wi10 Hotel Cancellation Policies

Winter Institute 10 registrants who need to cancel or make changes to their reservations at the Grove Park Inn or the Renaissance Asheville Hotel should contact their respective hotels as soon as possible.

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26 Jan

72 Hours in Asheville: A Suggested Itinerary for Winter Institute 10

Here’s a plan for getting the most out of Winter Institute 10, from the Sunday Indie Retail Crawl and Opening Reception to the final packed day of education and the Small and University Press Authors Closing Reception.

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22 Jan

Wi10 Panel to Provide Expert Advice on Securing Small Business Loans

A financial consultant, a banker, and a credit union representative will present different perspectives on what it takes to secure financing for a planned expansion or special project at a bookstore during the Wi10 panel “How to Work With Your Bank: What You Need to Know.”

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21 Jan

Book Now: Wi10’s Biltmore Estate and Historic Asheville Trolley Tours

Winter Institute attendees can kick off and end their stays in Asheville with customized tours of the Biltmore Estate and historic Asheville. Both tours are being offered on Sunday, February 8, and Thursday, February 12; however, advance ticket purchases are required.

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15 Jan

Winter Institute: Hotel Deadline, Volunteer Assignments

With Winter Institute just four weeks away, volunteer booksellers should be on the lookout for their assignments and all booksellers should finalize their hotel reservations in Asheville.

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