Approximately 175 people gathered yesterday for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking CBA's 60th convention.

"This is the 60th time we're doing this," CBA President Bill Anderson said just before CBA Chairman Jim Whitaker cut the ribbon. "Retail is so different today than 60 years ago."

Isaac Giles-manager of The Vineyard Bookstore & Cafe, a church shop in Lutz, Fla.-was excited to attend the ceremony, especially because he wanted to hear worship band Sonicflood. "It's part of the event," he said. "I look forward to it."

Beverly Hall, manager of Salt Cellar in Lawton, Okla., said the ribbon-cutting gathering is an annual tradition for her. "It's exciting," said Hall, who came with two other staff members. "It's fun. Everybody is here rushing around to get on the (exhibit) floor, so we can get our freebies from vendors."

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