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Snow River Cooperative Celebrates 5 Years

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In 2019, nine employees in rural northeastern Wisconsin were facing the loss of their jobs in a matter of months due to the sale of the wholesale custom wood cutting business.  During that time, the interest among worker cooperatives was…

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Meetings of the Co-op Development Minds

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Collaborating and learning from our fellow co-op development colleagues is integral to our work here at CDS, as we learn of emerging trends, seek new and alternative funding resources, and explore the local cooperative ecosystem. This spring, CDS team members…

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Senior Housing Cooperative Conference 2025

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Wednesday, May 21 (7:30 – 6:00) Thursday, May 22 (7:30 – 4:00) DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton7800 Normandale Blvd.  Bloomington, MN  55439 View and download Conference Program below. REGISTER HERE Lodging Book by Friday, May 2, to secure group rateHere is…

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Lordy, Lordy—We Are Forty!

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In 1985, the Wisconsin Cooperative Development Council formally incorporated in Madison, WI, under the founding leadership of Rod Nilsestuen, Louis Fortis, Susan Hobart, Thomas Schomisch, and Ann Hoyt.  Forty years have passed since that auspicious beginning, and along the way…

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Attention Senior Co-op Housing Members – Input Needed!

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2025: Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22Our planning committee seeks your ideas for relevant and timely topics you’d like to see discussed at our 22nd Senior Housing Cooperative Conference in May!If you have suggestions on topics relevant to your…

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International Year of Co-ops – U.S. Calendar

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The National Cooperative Business Association is actively compiling International Year of the Co-op events being held around the United States throughout the year. Looking for an event? Check out NCBA’s event page throughout the year to stay apprised of current…

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