To make the most of the depth and diversity of information, contacts and networking offered by this conference, the participation of at least three people from each co-op is highly recommended. The deeply discounted registration fee for additional people is structured make group participation affordable. Your co-op's carpool conversations to and from are guaranteed to be stimulating and productive!
Registration fees:
$100 for 1 person, $25 for each additional person from the same organization.
You may pre-register your group by sending a check to:
- CDI
- PO Box 422
- Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Online registration opens April 29, 2011 and continues to May 14, 2011. Space is limited so sign up early!
- Location:
- The Arts Block, 289 Main St, Greenfield, MA 01301.
This one-day conference will include:
- Twelve different workshops on key aspects of co-operative development (finances, membership, governance, management, marketing and more…). Each person will be able to attend four workshops. Stay tuned to our website and future e-blasts for updates to workshop descriptions.
- Lunch time facilitated discussions on topics such as the 2012 International Year of Co-ops; strategies for reaching diverse urban communities; co-op to co-op cooperation and networking, and more. Send us your ideas for discussion topics or facilitators.
- Roundtable conversations with conference presenters on the unique issues facing your co-op.
- Co-operative development exhibits and resource materials.
Bookmark the conference registration site, which will be updated with workshop descriptions and logistical information, as well as CDI's food co-op webpage, which will feature resources and links.
