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23 Jan

Preregister Now for Find Waldo Local 2018

Candlewick Press will provide participating independent bookstores with a toolkit containing everything needed to stage a Find Waldo Local event in their community. The deadline to register is March 1.

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16 Jan
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Independent Business Groups Urge U.S. Government to Buy Local

The Advocates for Independent Business is urging the General Services Administration to remember the value of shopping locally as they design Section 846 of the National Defense Authorization Act.

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16 Jan
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Independent Bookstore Day Catalog Goes Live

Booksellers can now place their orders for exclusive, literary-themed items for this year’s celebration of Independent Bookstore Day. Orders are due February 2.

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12 Jan

Preregistration for Find Waldo Local’s Seventh Year Begins January 23

Online preregistration for the 2018 Find Waldo Local campaign opens on January 23. Participation in the seventh annual small business scavenger hunt is capped at 250 ABA member stores.

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04 Nov

Order Now: Free Shop Small Rally Kits

American Express/Shop Small is accepting requests from retailers for free Shop Small merchant rally kits through Friday, November 14, or while supplies last. The kit includes a welcome mat, 15 reusable tote bags, stickers, and more.

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18 Jun

Preparations Underway for Chicago Independent Bookstore Day

Nine independent bookstores in Chicago, Illinois, are preparing to welcome customers for special deals, refreshments, and free books on Chicago Independent Bookstore Day, July 12, 2014.

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