Up and Coming Up and Runnng Food Co-op Start Up Conference

We're pleased to announce the 3rd annual Up & Coming Up & Running conference which will take place on Fri-Sat, March 9-10 in Bloomington, Indiana. This year we’ve expanded our workshops and added more topics around operational issues and governance. Learn about Model Start-up Governance Policies, Building a Food Service Program in your Co-op, How to Grow your Membership, and more! 

We’ve added an optional day on Thurs, March 8, with the opportunity to spend time at the Bloomingfoods Commissary Kitchen or to participate in a day long workshop on Membership and Recruitment.  The conference will also include a public Keynote Address by Mark Kastel of Cornucopia Institute on Thursday evening. 

Up & Coming, Up & Running is not just for start-ups. With tremendous momentum behind the development of food co-ops nationwide, the conference is a great opportunity for anyone interested in growing their food co-op to learn and connect with board members and managers from other food co-ops and food co-op development experts. 

Cost of the Conference

$150/person for the 2 day conference

$100/person for the 3^rd (and any additional people) from the same co-op

$75/person for 1 day of  2 day conference

$60/person to attend the Thursday session

On-line registration is now live on the ICDC website at www.icdc.coop.

Hotel accommodations are at the Courtyard by Marriott – Bloomington and here’s the website to reserve rooms on-line:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/BMGCY?groupCode=ICDICDB&app=resvlink&fromDate=3/8/12&toDate=3/11/12. 

Room rate is $109 + tax per night (includes breakfast)

Room block expires on Feb. 22

Participants are eligible for scholarships from the Ralph Morris Foundation but must get their applications in as quickly as possible. Please visit their website at www.ralphkmorrisfoundation.org for more information.