167 July-August 2013
Issue's Articles
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The 2013 Consumer Cooperative Management Association (CCMA) conference on June 6–8 brought 450 cooperators to Austin, Texas, for training and speakers, friendship and celebration. |
167 July-August 2013 | August 22, 2013 |
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Every year at CCMA, we recognize the milestones of co-op anniversaries. |
167 July-August 2013 | August 22, 2013 |
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Cooperatives are formed to serve the needs of their member-owners. The board of directors is empowered to guide and oversee the co-op, serving the member-owners as a steward of the organization. Most co-ops also look to serve more than just their member-owners and to have a positive impact on their community, economy, environment, and broader cooperative community. |
167 July-August 2013 | August 22, 2013 |
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Recently, issues of health and nutrition have gained national prominence, supported by First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! |
167 July-August 2013 | August 22, 2013 |
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I am often asked, “Why don’t you teach co-ops in the business schools?” As a true believer in and champion of co-ops, I empathize with this frustration. |
167 July-August 2013 | August 22, 2013 |
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"There are no marketing emergencies,” Jeanne Lakso announced decisively at Marketing Matters 2013, the National Cooperative Grocers’ Association (NCGA) conference she helps design on topics relevan |
167 July-August 2013 | August 22, 2013 |
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I concluded my previous column on growing our future by emphasizing the importance of greater alignment among stakeholders both within local cooperatives and within our cooperative sector. |
167 July-August 2013 | August 22, 2013 |
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At the CGN (Cooperative Grocer Network) annual meeting held during the CCMA conference, board and staff lauded the progress the organization had made in the last year. |
167 July-August 2013 | August 22, 2013 |