Monday Morning Coffee Recap

Good morning, friends.

Happy Monday! For those in the path of the winter storm that blew through this weekend, I hope that it was more a pretty event than one that caused hardship. Because of our recent experience with Hurricane Helene, in western North Carolina we double-checked our emergency supplies and reached out to friends in the community to make sure everyone was ready for the possibility of no power. Which brings me to one of the topics in last week’s newsletter…

• If you’re a store owner, please join us on Thursday (1/16 at 6:00 PM ET on Zoom)  for a New Voices New Rooms Owners Strategy Session. The topic is "Safety Strategies" for your store and your staff. Topics could range from an emergency response plan in case of natural disaster, fire, gas leak, etc, to social unrest and protest concerns, tips for handling unruly customers in-person and online, digital safety, etc. Share what you’re doing and learn from your colleagues about ways you could put more protocols in place. Register Here 

• SIBA's New Member Orientation is 1/29 at 1:00 PM on Zoom. SIBA hosts an orientation at the beginning of every year to introduce new members to the organization and to touch base with regular members. If you have any questions about SIBA programs or member benefits, this is a chance to ask them.

Check out last week’s newsletter for info on scholarships and financial assistance available to you, and learn about our upcoming store-led Southern Book Prize scavenger hunt! As always, please let us know if you have questions, want to offer suggestions, or just say hello. We’re here for you!

Sincerely,
Linda-Marie Barrett
Executive Director