The MPIBA Spring Conference took place in Evergreen, Colorado, on April 25, at the lovely Center for the Arts Evergreen.Nearly 60 bookseller attendees, from at least five states, spent their day surrounded by a local art exhibit, and enjoyed a lovely spring day in the Rockies (after a surprise spring blizzard on Tuesday, which caused more than a few travel headaches — that is Colorado for you!). |
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We started our day with coffee and an educational session presented by Oren Teicher and Dan Cullen from the ABA, entitled “A Year of Bookstore Profitability.” |
Click here to view the ABA Presentation |
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Following the educational presentation, we enjoyed a delicious lunch, thanks to the support of the ABA, and a lively open forum conversation with Oren and Dan. |
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BookExpo PresentationBrien McDonald, the Event Director for BookExpo, then took a few minutes to tell attendees about the newly imagined BookExpo and to remind everyone about the “Introduce an Indie” BookExpo scholarships, awarded to these MPIBA bookstores: Callie Metler, Noteworthy Bookstore, Stamford, Texas Marcy Rizzi, Booked on 25th, Ogden, Utah |
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MPIBA PresentationDuring the MPIBA meeting, the Board and Heather Duncan, the Executive Director, presented current projects and plans, including information on the newly-formed Advisory Committees; new travel grants, “Give a Bookseller a Lift!”; the new digital Holiday Gift Guide; and more. |
Next year we hope to have three Spring Conferences, in multiple states, so even more wonderful booksellers can join us.Stay tuned! |
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Author Reception at HearthFire Books & TreatsWe had six amazing authors for a wonderful Author Reception and signing at the beautiful HearthFire Books & Treats! Thank you to Kappy Kling and her staff at HearthFire for hosting this event.Thank you to our sponsoring publishers:
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Posted May 14, 2018