--- title: MBS’ Fall Forums Offers College Stores a Virtual Systems Training Opportunity description: October 25 to 29 MBS Store Technology Solutions is hosting a virtual event for college store system partners image: https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hubfs/Foreword_Online/2021%20FO%20art/FO-header-fall-forums-211015-1.jpg --- - [Home](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com) - [View All Posts](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/all) - [Visit mbsbooks.com](https://www.mbsbooks.com/) [![MBS Foreword](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/logos/fo-logo-whiteblue-400x87-nj-26080601.png?width=400&name=fo-logo-whiteblue-400x87-nj-26080601.png "MBS Foreword")](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com) # Ideas, information and industry news for collegiate retailers # MBS’ Fall Forums Offers College Stores a Virtual Systems Training Opportunity Posted by Liz Schulte on 10/18/21, 6:30 AM Topics: [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [college store management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-management), [college bookstore system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-system) It’s once again time for MBS’ biannual systems training event. This fall, October 25 to 29, MBS Store Technology Solutions will host the virtual event for college store system partners that provides stores with a first look at upcoming system enhancements, training on useful system functionality and a review of 2021’s system enhancements. ## ![MBS' Fall Forums Offers College Stores a Virtual Systems Training Opportunity](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/2021%20FO%20art/FO-header-fall-forums-211015-1.jpg?width=1200&name=FO-header-fall-forums-211015-1.jpg)2021 MBS Fall Forums This weeklong event offers educational webinars and resources to help maximize your MBS system. Check out this year’s lineup: ## MBS Features and Year in Review Learn about the new features and enhancements currently integrated with your MBS Store Technology. Features include: - MBS and Verba IA integration - Refined shopper experience for inSite products - MBS and TaxJar integration for online orders - Arc updates for existing features  [Register to attend the webinar Monday, October 25. ](https://mbsbooks.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcocu6srzMjEtCt4ngxtW8r_lupzk3BKqk9)  ## Enhance Shopper Experience and Simplify Order Processing Hear about new and existing inSite features designed to boost the user experience. Additionally, get tips and suggestions for quickly and accurately processing orders and troubleshooting errors. [Register to attend the webinar Tuesday, October 26.](https://mbsbooks.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArc-uuqDMsH9Qf7xhV2jlJMhtNvjjiTxv_)  ## Upcoming Feature! Introduction to New Arc CRM Consolidated Customer Inquiry We are excited to introduce the new MBS Arc CRM feature! This session will explore this upcoming enhancement and how it can be used for viewing, reporting, and tracking sales from MBS POS and inSite directly from a shopper's Arc account.  [Register to attend the webinar Wednesday, October 27.](https://mbsbooks.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqf-GhrTojG9Ke9Bf9UZ5nGdLDI2gNpmkv)  ## Lifecycle of Inclusive Access: MBS and Verba Integration The MBS and Verba inclusive access integration provides stores an avenue for adoption and IA communication seamlessly between systems. This session will explore how the integration works and key moments in the book's lifecycle at MBS and Verba. Learn about inclusive access on Arc and about Chemeketa College Bookstore’s success utilizing this integration. Join Jared Pearlman, VP, Institutions, VitalSource; Cary Ballew-Renfro, Textbook Specialist, Chemeketa College Bookstore; and MBS for a fantastic presentation you won’t want to miss.  [Register to attend the webinar Thursday, October 28](https://mbsbooks.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpcO6qqjksGN2tNGbbyTgRNTtKBfi0o9rl)  ## Upcoming Feature! New Store Technology Solutions Educational Resource Center Get a special preview of the new MBS Store Technology Solutions Educational Resource Center! Explore the modern layout and learn about navigation tools, such as featured article and search options. View the updated structure as different types of educational materials are accessed.  [Register to attend the webinar Friday, October 29](https://mbsbooks.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwucuqgqTosE9V5CydQ-bV_odcL6TVZOAWU) If you are an MBS Store Technology Solutions partner, register today! 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