The class describes the history, culture and nuances of the cooperative business model. Each employee will leave this program with a solid understanding of the ownership, equity-patronage and member representation structure of their cooperative. The participant will be able to explain their cooperative’s advantage to members and the general public...
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Location: Farm Credit Mid-America,1601 UPS Drive, Louisville, KY
Jun 6, 2019 to Jun 8, 2019
The Consumer Cooperative Management Association is a 3-day gathering of 300-400 food co-op managers, directors, educators, and consultants, from across the country along with our national allies. At CCMA, speakers and trainers from outside the food co-op sector supplement the contributions of local and national co-ops. Click HERE for more...
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Location: Durham Convention Center, 301 W. Morgan St., Durham, NC
May 27, 2019 to May 30, 2019
The annual ACE Institute is the only annual conference in North America dedicated solely to the promotion of cooperative education and to the training of all cooperators (educators, leaders, scholars, managers, developers, learners, etc.). It is a unique learning and professional development opportunity for cooperators from all cooperative sectors and...
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Location: University of Sherbrooke – Longueuil Campus
Montreal ,Quebec, Canada
The class describes the history, culture and nuances of the cooperative business model. Each employee will leave this program with a solid understanding of the ownership, equity-patronage and member representation structure of their cooperative. The participant will be able to explain their cooperative’s advantage to members and the general public...
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Location: Farm Credit Mid-America,1601 UPS Drive, Louisville, KY
Mar 5, 2019 to Mar 6, 2019
The forum is a dynamic, hands-on learning experience that provides opportunities to interact with others with similar interests and goals. Participants form teams and work together to: - Create their own cooperative - Develop a business plan for their co-op - Develop a governance structure - Create pro forma -...
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Location: Miami University, Marcum Conference Center, 351 N. Fisher Drive Oxford, OH
Miami University
Mar 1, 2019 to Mar 2, 2019
REGISTRATION FOR UP AND COMING 2019 IS NOW OPEN! Scheduled for March 1-2 (with optional workshops on Feb. 28), Up and Coming 2019 marks our 10th anniversary. Given that it's out 10th anniversary, we may have one or two surprises in store for you, so don't miss out! We've got...
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Mar 1, 2019 to Mar 2, 2019
The Up and Coming Food Co-op Conference is focused on helping communities start and launch their own food co-ops. This event also offers resources and workshops for co-ops in the first years of operation, with the aim of helping them achieve success. Held each year since 2010, Up and Coming...
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Location: Hyatt Regency, 333 West Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Feb 20, 2019 to Feb 21, 2019
For current and emerging leaders, employees and directors; this co-op workshop emphasizes co-op education and leadership development across generations. The workshop includes tours of local cooperatives representing a variety of industries and structures. It is key for emerging leaders to quickly understand the unique cooperative model, the importance of cooperative...
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Location: Miami University, Marcum Conference Center, 351 N. Fisher Drive Oxford, OH
Miami University
Feb 6, 2019 to Feb 7, 2019
The 2019 Michigan Cooperative Directors' & Managers' Conference will take place on February 6-7, 2019; at GreenStone Farm Credit Service, Phone: (517) 318-2290. This program focuses on enlightening managers and board members on methods of leading their cooperatives. Conference attendees come from different cooperative sectors, making a rich educational experience...
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Location: GreenStone Farm Credit Service, 3515 West Road, Lansing, Michigan 48823
The fourth annual Farmers Market Forum will be packed with presentations and networking opportunities and is geared toward farmers market managers, vendors, and community development stakeholders who want to start or grow farmers markets in their local communities. We'll continue the popular "lightning round" of updates and news from agencies...
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Location: Indiana Farm Bureau, 225 S. East St., Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Cooperative Development Center
