Binc News

Written by Kit Steinaway, retired Binc program manager, pictured with Binc Executive Director Pam French (left) Over many years of assisting booksellers through medical challenges, Binc program managers have learned one very important fact: medical issues encompass much more than just paying the bills. Going through a serious medical event or dealing with a chronic …

Ann Arbor, MI – The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation announced today the Foundation will be offering two $750 scholarships to comic book store owners and their employees to attend the Diamond Summit in Dallas, TX, on June 7th and 9th. The funds may be used for travel, replacement wages, lodging, and meals.  On the scholarship, Kathy …

Ann Arbor, MI – Lily Huang has been awarded a scholarship to attend the Denver Publishing Institute this summer. Huang is a bookseller at The Seminary Co-op Bookstore & 57th Street Books in Chicago, IL. This scholarship is a collaboration with the Binc Foundation, Sourcebooks, and the Denver Publishing Institute; it includes tuition, room and …

Binc, the Book Industry Charitable Foundation, Sourcebooks and the Denver Publishing Institute at the University of Denver, announced that applications are open to apply for a scholarship to attend the Denver Publishing Institute. This opportunity is open to current booksellers interested in learning about the publishing arm of the industry. Applications for the scholarship – worth …

Ann Arbor, MI – The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation is thrilled to announce updates to the Board’s Executive Committee, welcome new Board members, and introduce new staff members. “I am thankful for all of the talented individuals on the Binc Board and staff who lend their expertise to make certain the Foundation is prepared …