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Navigating the Tides of Change: The New World of Cultural Commerce

2008 MSA Retail Conference Schedule

($) = Indicates extra-ticketed event. Additional fees apply.

Friday, Apr 11

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ($) Learning Excursion - The John and Mable Ringling Museum
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Pre-Conference Meet & Greet

Saturday, Apr 12

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration, Bookstore, Fundraiser Open
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM ($) Tampa Museum Store Excursion
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Museum Store Layout & Design Features That Increase Sales
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Develop a Cultural Commerce Service Team
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Branding: It's not Just for Cattle
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Get the Best Results When Working With Architects
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Discussion Group: Sharing Best Practices: E-commerce
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Discussion Group: Supplies & Services Side of Your Budget
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Discussion Group: Cultural Tourism
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Chapter Meetings
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Discussion Groups by Museum Type
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM Welcome Address
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM General Session: Generation Speaks!
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Get Your Bearings Briefing

Sunday, Apr 13

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM MSA Membership Meeting
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration, Bookstore, Fundraiser Open
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Members Market Open
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM Expo Open
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Wine & Cheese Reception at The Henry B. Plant Museum
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ($) Addt'l Ticket - Wine & Cheese Reception

Monday, Apr 14

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Managing Career & Organizational Transitions
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Mission-focused Marketing: Awareness Programs
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM No Money? No Matter! Low-cost Marketing Methods
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration, Bookstore, Fundraiser Open
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Develop a Formula for E-business Success
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Product Development Strategies for Small Museums FULL
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Expo Open
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Develop a Formula for E-business Success (Repeat Session)
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM Position Yourself to Lead
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM Low-cost Marketing Methods (Repeat Session)
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM ($) Cause for Celebration: Calypso Queen Cruise FULL

Tuesday, Apr 15

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Registration and Bookstore Open
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Farewell Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM ($) Addt'l Ticket - Farewell Breakfast
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM Discussion Groups by Store Gross Sales
       
*Note: Program is subject to change.*

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