Co-op Weekly – Register now to attend NCBA CLUSA’s Annual Membership Meeting—in person or virtually!

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance, SRI/ESG News, Sustainability News

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NCBA CLUSA used the results of last year’s Annual Meeting to hone its vision and make the most impact going forward. Be part of this year’s conversation!

Register now to attend NCBA CLUSA’s Annual Membership Meeting—in person or virtually! Registration is now open for NCBA CLUSA’s 2018 Annual Meeting & Virtual Town Hall from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1. Whether you’re planning to attend in person at our headquarters in Washington, D.C. (1775 Eye St. NW) or join us via GoToWebinar, let us know you want to participate.

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The letter identifies ways federal policymakers can leverage the power of co-ops to strengthen the economy in rural America.

Letter urges lawmakers to make Rural Development a “cornerstone” of upcoming Farm Bill; points to co-op potential

NCBA CLUSA delivered a letter to lawmakers on Capitol Hill this afternoon that outlines opportunities to revitalize rural America by prioritizing access to capital, infrastructure and innovation when making policy decisions.

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Organic Valley is partnering with us again this year to host the Kids’ Zone at the Co-op Festival.

A big thank you to our first group of 2018 Co-op Festival partners!

NCBA CLUSA is excited to announce and thank the first group of partners who will exhibit at the 2018 Co-op Festival on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on October 6 and 7.

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Young people at the first co-op registration meeting in Kole, Uganda.

Ugandan young people take the next step to form cooperatives – key to supporting youth jobs in agriculture

A total of 23 youth associations in Uganda’s Kole District are beginning the process of registering in two new cooperatives as a strategic way to enhance agribusiness.

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NCBA CLUSA’s programs provide opportunities for women to lead development in their communities, have a say in their businesses and access finance, training and services. [photo courtesy ICA]

UN Commission on the Status of Women sees role for co-ops in rural gender equality

The 62nd United Nations Commission on the Status of Women has included cooperatives in its recommendations for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of rural women and girls.

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Rosemary Mahoney is a veteran co-op developer and 2018 inductee to the Cooperative Hall of Fame.

Former CEO of CoMetrics Rosemary Mahoney is this week’s guest on Everything Co-op

Rosemary Mahoney, Principal of Mahoney Consulting, LLC, and a 2018 inductee to the Cooperative Hall of Fame, will appear on Everything Co-op on Thursday, April 12.

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