CDI’s intern Arhi Tallon spent the summer researching policy and case studies and learning the ropes of cooperative development. His reflections on the experience can be found below. This summer I was really happy to get the opportunity to do
Data on Vermont’s Co-ops Now Available
We recently teamed up with Cabot Creamery, the Association of Vermont Credit Unions, and VSECU to build a database of every co-op in the state of Vermont. Now, the results are in! The high-profile cooperative census has helped to create
Co-op Jobs Act Introduced: HR 2437
Many thanks to Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) for re-introducing a bill to foster cooperative development throughout the country, H.R. 2437, the Creating Jobs Through Cooperatives Act. See http://fattah.house.gov/news2/new-legislation-helps-drive-the-national-cooperative-movement/.
NCBA Legislative and Advocacy Update: June 4
Legislative and Advocacy Update Tuesday, June 4, 2013 • 12 – 1 pm, Eastern Join NCBA CLUSA President and CEO Mike Beall and Capitol Hill professionals as they discuss cooperative legislative matters and current issues in Washington. With Congress working
Advocacy 101 for Co-ops Webinar TODAY
Advocacy 101 for Co-ops WebinarToday, Tuesday, July 31, 3-4 p.m., Eastern There’s Still Time to Register!It’s not too late to attend this complimentary webinar, co-produced by the National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA) and the Campaign for Cooperation.
July 31: Nat’l Co-op Dev’t Act webinar
Mark your calendars – Tuesday, July 31st, 3pm ESTThe Campaign for Cooperation is hosting a webinar to discuss effective ways co-op supporters can engage with elected officials. We will specifically discuss the National Cooperative Development Act, update you on its
HR 3677 – It’s Official!
It’s official,Congressman Chaka Fattah introduced the National Cooperative Development Act – H.R. 3677 on December 15th.“It’s high time for Cooperatives — a great idea that has emerged from and gained success in our urban neighborhoods as well as rural communities
Rep. Fattah Introduces Bill to Spur the National Cooperative Movement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 15, 2011 Contact: Ron Goldwyn 215/387.6404 Ron.Goldwyn@mail.house.gov Rep. Fattah Introduces Bill to Spur the National Cooperative Movement WASHINGTON D.C., Dec. 15 – Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), Congressional leader for the national cooperative movement, especially urban co-ops,
We are thankful for cooperation
Happy Thanksgiving! This year we have a lot to be thankful for in regard to cooperation in the Northeast. Here are our top reasons for gratitude — what are yours? The Opportunity to Do Cooperative Development We love our work,
Contact Your Rep: National Cooperative Development Act
The National Cooperative Development Act has taken a big step. Congressman Fattah has written a letter to his Colleagues, asking them to become original co-sponsors of this important piece of legislation. In the letter, Congressman Fattah explains to his fellow