Mission

Mid States Association of Colleges Stores is a not-for-profit organization providing professional development, networking, and the exchange of best practices in the collegiate store industry.  The goal is for stores to apply these lessons to improve student success and the overall campus experience.  

Recent News:

Website refresh October 26 - 30
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2022-2023 DUES INFORMATION -
Watch your in-box for updated information regarding MSACS membership for 2022-2023 . We have some good news to share!

2023 Events will be announced soon.

We have made the tough decision to cancel the Fall Conference  due to the continued uncertainty of the pandemic. 

We are excited to still bring fresh education sessions to our members and special editions of our Town Hall series. 

NACS Service Continues for Steve, Polly and Cassie

Thank you to our MSACS members who serve these critical roles in our industry!
  • Steve Westenbroek will serve as NACS past-President for 2022-2023
  • Polly Grapes continues to serve as a Director for the NACS Foundation
  • Cassie Wherry will continue her role as trustee for 2022-2023 and also serves as a Director for the NACS Foundation.

Community Updates

If you'd like to share news about yourself or other members of our MSACS community, please email us! We'd love to hear from you.

FALL 2021

Thank you to all who joined us for our fall virtual conference, Navigating the New Landscape. While we missed not seeing everyone in person, it was great to connect virtually. The presentation recordings are now live for members to view on the website under the Member Resources tab.

Teresa Vestal Retires

Congratulations to Teresa Vestal on her retirement. Teresa worked at the Independence Community College Campus Store in Independence, KS. She was passionate and dedicated to the college store industry and Mid States Association. Teresa was a past Mid States President and served on multiple committees. Teresa was presented a lifetime Mid States membership as we appreciate all she has done for her store, community, the Mid States Association and our industry.  Best wishes Teresa!

Town Hall Series Webinars

Thank you to our store and vendor members who continue to support and join our Town Hall webinar series.  The series has continued to provide discussion and idea sharing as we all navigate the challenges of COVID-19 to our campus stores.

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