Winter Institute 2022 Program

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Levels
Foundational: Focus on introduction and awareness to a topic. Appropriate for those with limited experience of the subject area seeking introductory understanding.

Applied: Focus on practical takeaways built on existing foundational experience. Appropriate for those seeking to build on, apply, or enhance existing knowledge.

Deep Dive: Focus on strategic implementation of detailed topics. Appropriate for those with substantial knowledge seeking information to heighten expertise.

Schedule subject to change.

Monday, February 14, 2022  

10:40 am to 12:10 pm ET

Store Ownership 101 (Foundational) 200-202, Floor 2, DECC

If you are a new or prospective bookstore owner, you will not want to miss this opportunity. Panelists representing seasoned bookstore owners from micro, small, medium, and large stores will share a success story as well as a failure and what they learned from each. Most of this hour will be open for attendees to ask panelists questions about bookselling, the industry, and operating a bookstore. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in small group discussions facilitated by the panelists.

About ABA

The American Booksellers Association, a national not-for-profit trade organization, works with booksellers and industry partners to ensure the success and profitability of independently owned book retailers, and to assist in expanding the community of the book.

Independent bookstores act as community anchors; they serve a unique role in promoting the open exchange of ideas, enriching the cultural life of communities, and creating economically vibrant neighborhoods.

Contact

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