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2022 In-Person Winter Institute Cancelled

12/29/2021

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We are heartbroken to announce that our in-person Winter Institute event in Cincinnati is canceled.

We have been full steam ahead with programming, planning, and safety precautions, but the rising number of COVID cases, the contagion of the new variant, and the hospital crisis in Ohio — including the National Guard being called in to assist understaffed hospitals — have forced us to a full stop. Your safety and our staff’s safety is paramount and the risk is now too great to host this event.

We will refund everyone in January, and we will take care of canceling all hotel reservations at ABA hotels (Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, Hilton, and Westin). 

We deeply appreciate your flexibility, understanding, and patience while we determine what our next steps will be and what that means for you, our valued members and partners. We are still very excited to share our incredible programming and we will be announcing our new plan in the coming weeks.

2022 still
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Critical Cyber Security Warning for IndieCommerce

12/14/2021

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You may have heard about this critical cyber security issue in the news or received an email from Authorize.net regarding a "vulnerability recently identified that affects websites or applications using Java". Shortly after this vulnerabilty was announced Friday afternoon, IndieCommerce had the recommended fix in place. All IndieCommerce and IndieLite websites have been secured and you do not need to take any further action regarding this issue. If you have any quesstions, please email staff@bookweb.org

Thanks for reading. Feel free to email us with any thoughts, questions, or suggestions.
The IndieCommerce team
For past editions of IndieCommunication, visit this page.
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Emergency Financial Assistance from BINC

12/14/2021

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This has been a tragic weekend due to extreme weather for many communities.
It may take a while for folks to regroup; please let your members know that Binc is here for them.
If you have anyone that we should reach out to, specifically, please let us know.
Here is a link, which can be shared in a text or email, to the quick Binc Inquiry Assistance form.
https://www.bincfoundation.org/assistance/
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2022 Open Enrollment for Health Coverage Ends Soon

12/12/2021

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Dear Bookseller,
The Open Enrollment Period for 2022 health coverage ends soon for coverage starting January 1, 2022!
As a member of the American Booksellers Association (ABA), you have access to health insurance options for you, your family, and your business/employees from our partner, LIG Solutions.
Important Dates to Remember:
  • General Open Enrollment (typically for those under 65) ends January 15, 2022.* It is important to note that in order to have a health plan that takes effect January 1, 2022, enrollments must be completed by December 15, 2021. Enrollments completed after December 15 will be effective February 1, 2022.
  • Business Health Plans through the employer sponsored LIG Group Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Program can start at any time. HRAs give business owners options and choices for their employees, allowing employees to select their own health coverage. Employers then reimburse employees a specific dollar amount for their health insurance premium expenses using pretax money. 
Health insurance coverage options through LIG include (can vary by state): 
  • Medicare/Medicare Advantage** 
  • Medicare Supplements** 
  • Major medical
  • Short-term health plans
  • Vision
  • Dental 
  • Critical care coverage
  • Disability
  • Life
  • Additional supplemental health and wellness options
  • NEW Rx pharmacy solution, offering set prices on medications, and an exclusive SaveOnDiabetes program, among other benefits (not an insurance product) 
For more information about open enrollment in general, see ABA’s article on preparation for open enrollment.
If you need additional information regarding open enrollment, please call 866-732-3028 to speak directly with the team at LIG Solutions or visit www.ligmembers.com/americanbooksellersassociation.
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  • About
    • Join GLIBA
    • Bookstore Members
    • Board of Directors >
      • Past Board Members
    • Our By-Laws
    • Publisher Members
  • Catalogs
    • Holiday Catalog >
      • Holiday Catalog for Publishers
    • Summer Catalog >
      • Summer Catalog for Publishers
  • Events
    • Spring Forum 2023
    • Rep Night 2023
    • Past Events >
      • George Saunders
      • Spring Forum >
        • Spring Forum 2022
        • Spring Forum 2021
        • Spring Forum 2020
        • Spring Forum 2019
        • Spring Forum 2018
      • The Lit Show >
        • The Lit Show: Chapter 3
        • The Lit Show: Chapter 2
        • The Lit Show: Chapter 1
      • Heartland
      • Group Bookstore Events
      • Rep Night >
        • Rep Night 2019
        • Rep Night 2018
      • Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl >
        • Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl 2022
        • Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl 2018
  • Bestsellers
  • Heartland
  • Awards
    • Heartland Booksellers Award
    • Voice of the Heartland >
      • Past Winners
  • News
  • Publisher Promotions
  • Publishers, Authors and Industry Affiliates Info
    • Advertise with GLIBA
    • MIPA
    • Bookseller ARC Requests and Preferred Reading Genres
    • For Authors
  • YouTube Channel
  • Past Holiday Catalogs
    • Holiday Catalog 2021
    • Holiday Catalog 2020
    • Holiday Catalog 2019
  • Bookseller Resources
    • Publisher Imprint Graphics
    • Rep List
    • Publisher Social Media
    • Reporting Your Sales
    • New York Trip
    • CHILOVEBOOKS
    • Tools of the Trade
    • Anti-Racism Resources
    • Covid-19 Resources
    • The Independent Bookseller
    • On-Line Links
    • Advocacy
  • Board Information