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MSA FORWARD 2025
May 5-9, 2025
Educational Session Recording

Museum Stores as Hubs for Community Engagement

Presenter: Stacie Ford Bonnelle

Session Description: 
As museums seek to authentically engage their communities, museum stores can be a vital component! The management team from the Mercantile at the Seattle Museum of History & Industry will share about several ways that they have partnered with vendors and community organizations to support MOHAI's community engagement initiatives, bring visibility to amazing local orgs, and deepen relationships with their community. Build your own network of support and get inspired to bring your own ideas back to your store! 

Knowledge Standards Addressed: 
Marketing & Communications
Visitor Relations
Financial Management
Human Resources
Operations
Merchandise Planning
Social Media Marketing
Strategic Management
Technology / eCommerce
Visual Merchandising
DEAI - diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion
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