Virtual Talking Shop:
Tariff Troubleshooting

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

2-3pm EST

This roundtable will be moderated by Colvin English, Co-Founder/Vice-President, ByHand Consulting, Ione Saroyan, Director of Merchandise Operations, The New York Historical, and Julia Jordan, Retail Experience Manager, Edelman Fossil Park & Museum.

Talk tariffs with special guest Colvin English from By Hand Consulting. Colvin joins MSA Education Advisory Group co-chairs Julia Jordan and Ione Saroyan for a roundtable discussion on these taxes on imported goods.

Gain a fresh perspective and gain insight into how to protect your business from these rising costs.
• How do we protect core offerings from these financial shocks?
• What role can the museum play in advocating for tariff relief on cultural/tourism goods?
• How do we communicate the real-world effects to our customers, board, partners, and elected officials?
• What is one thing I can do today in my store or business to help mitigate the rising cost of goods?

Attachments/Documents: will be provided

Please bring any questions you may have for the group.

Zoom link in confirmation email

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BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MSA EDUCATION ADVISORY GROUP

MSA is dedicated to your professional growth and career development. Learning experiences such as conference sessions, Museum Store magazine, and industry publications have helped members understand the array of elements and intricacies in the nonprofit retail field. MSA is committed to expanding your learning options by diving deeper into the topics and issues that matter most.

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Carla Camacho

education@museumstoreassociation.org