UW Center for Co-ops

We seek to increase understanding of the cooperative model through research, outreach and education.

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The Summer Newsletter is available now! Read about the CCMA Conference, UWCC news, upcoming events, and more! View it here: https://t.co/LUZJ7LG4Gr

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Discounted rates for CCMA 2023 end this FRIDAY! Take advantage of savings and register today! https://t.co/n62DUWf7Mq

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See the agenda for the Tools for Governance Success training! We will introduce you to a number of tools that you and your board can employ to fulfill your responsibilities to the co-op and work effectively and efficiently together:Register today! https://t.co/vXWKwjsJnC

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Breakout session line up has been announced for CCMA 2023! We will be tackling topics on governance, being a great employer, innovation and growth, grocery best practices, and strategies to compete. Check out the full schedule here: https://t.co/tR7H4PrchA

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Registration is now open for our Tools for Governance Success training on May 11! Attendees will learn about strategies for developing an efficient board including meeting facilitation, board calendars, what to expect as a director. Scholarships available! https://t.co/HPgjxpZA4z

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Our Spring Newsletter is available with updates on the CCMA conference, new cooperative scholars, our move to UW Extension, new training for directors and worker co-ops, and more! Read it here: https://t.co/HuU2SV53yl

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Applications for CCMA Scholarships are due TODAY! We have several options for cooperators who need financial assistance to attend CCMA 2023 in Sacramento, CA. More information and links to applications can be found here: https://t.co/TYCzJ3RHtZ

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Scholarship applications to attend CCMA are due next Friday, March 17! To assist you in participating in CCMA 2023, please see our scholarship page for programs and applications! https://t.co/TYCzJ3RHtZ

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Register today for our Finance Basics for Co-op Directors Webinar on March 22! This session will provide an overview of cooperative finance, reading financial statements, questions directors should ask, and how to balance member needs vs co-op needs. https://t.co/Ry6MeKz5bd

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Applications for our Cooperative Researcher position are due TOMORROW! Our team is looking for a full-time researcher to support the Cooperative Governance Research Initiative and to advance our cooperative research agenda. More info: https://t.co/DDyeMsq5BJ

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Many CCMA attendees are challenged by limited resources in their pursuit of gaining the tools they need to better serve their communities through their food cooperative. There are several scholarship opportunities available: https://t.co/TYCzJ3RHtZ Applications are due 3.17.2023

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We are looking for a cooperative researcher to lead the Cooperative Governance Research Initiative data collection and analysis. The researcher will be integral to developing and advancing UWCC's research agenda. More info: https://t.co/DDyeMspxMb

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Register for our Finance Basics for Co-op Directors Webinar on March 22! This session will provide an overview of cooperative finance, reading financial statements, questions directors should ask, and balancing member vs co-op needs. Register today: https://t.co/TdRUKR2kPx

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Come work with us! We seek an administrative specialist to help with conferences and trainings, communicating with stakeholders, maintaining administrative and financial systems, and evaluating the impact of our work. IS this you? Please apply today: https://t.co/phux1Ym1ua

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Join us June 8-10 in Sacramento, California for CCMA 2023! Our theme, Cooperative Vitality, honors Sacramento's nickname, City of Trees. https://t.co/n62DUWf7Mq

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Save the Dates! We are excited to offer expanded co-op director training in 2023! Topics include: Finance Basics for Directors, Tools for Governance Success, and Roles and Responsibilities for Directors. See the details here: https://t.co/Ry6MeKz5bd

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On Jan 24 & 25 from 10-3:30 EST, join @CoopMgmt for their new virtual short course “Taking Action on Principle 6”
Learn frameworks, examples & tools to help you and your co-op deepen inter-co-operation and leverage our collective potential
Register https://t.co/BmIsoPfzWu

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Check out the latest from UWCC! We've had a busy fall celebrating our 60th anniversary, completing a new research brief on gender diversity, hosting cooperators in person for education and networking, and we are hiring! Read the newsletter: https://t.co/9Ua7qJ3OUH

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UWCC invites proposals to fund development of Wisconsin-based co-ops or cooperative groups in the following areas: forest management, forest-related products, biomass energy, forest-owner policy initiatives, and support for existing forestry co-ops. https://t.co/0WUJYNTAIZ

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Registration is open for our Agricultural Cooperative Director Training! We are also offering a pre-conference Director 101 training for new directors. Register today! More details: https://t.co/v1GRBnJubl