ICDC Blog: Cooperation Among Co-ops

As the baby boomers age, the need for housing will continue to rise.  When boomers no longer want to live in their homes or maybe they are no longer able to keep with the maintenance and yard work,

On May 2, in ceremonies at the National Press Club sponsored by the Cooperative Development Foundation, four outstanding cooperators were honored for their exceptional leadership and contributions

Indiana had two representatives - Debbie Trocha, Executive Director of the Indiana Cooperative Development Center and Rod Kelsay, Executive Dirctor of the Mid America Cooperative Council - among th

Ever wanted to try your hand at writing poetry?  Are you already a poet and looking for people who share your interest?  Then, The Rooster Moans Poetry Cooperative may be for you.  The coo

USDA-Rural Development recently named the largest 100 ag co-ops (by sales) for 2010.  These co-ops reported near record revenue of $118 billion in 2010, a 4 percent increase over 2009.  Net income

This fast-paced video celebrates the  "International Year of the Cooperative." It highlights the important role electric co-ops play in the American marketplace as well as the  economy.

"Concern for Community" is one of the seven principles upon which cooperatives are founded.  A recent article in the heraldonline demonstrates how the electric cooperativs of South Carolin

A recent article in the Christian Science Monitor touts the benefits of the cooperative business model.  "Co-ops worldwide represent much more than hippie grocery stores: They're a fast-growing

What makes electric cooperatives different from other utilities is that “giving something back to the community” is part of their business plan.

In celebration of the United Nation's 2012 "International Year of Cooperatives" and to honor those who volunteer their time, Cabot Creamery Cooperative created Reward Volunteers®, the nation's firs

This article about women forming fish farming cooperatives in Rwanda is another example of how cooperatives are empowering people around the globe both economically and socially.  Read the entire a

In an effort to honor their communities and to pay homage to the International Year of the Co-op, Cabot Creamery Cooperative is sponsoring a poetry contest for middle school students in grades 5-8.

According to the Social Business Australia, Hugh Jackman is a supporter of cooperatives. "I know from first hand experience making the Seeds of Hope documentary for World Vision that co-operatives give people the practical means to change their lives for the better."

The United Nations has declared 2012 the International Year of the Cooperative, but you don’t have to travel the world to see how successful the cooperative business model can be. In Indianapolis on October 28, leaders from a variety of cooperatives will gather for the fifth annual Indiana Cooperative Summit.