Description
Cooperative members, staff, and advisors learn about unique cooperative business practices, finance, marketing, and governance. The conference is cosponsored by the Cooperative Enterprise Program, Northeast Cooperative Council, as well as Cornell Cooperative Extension, and is hosted by the National Grape Cooperative.

Date & Location
July 15-17, 2009, Ramada Lakefront Hotel, Geneva, NY

Registration Information
For more information and registration materials, visit the Cornell Cooperative Enterprise Program web site. You may also contact Brian Henehan at 607-255-8800 or bmh5@cornell.edu.

Audience
Future cooperative leaders and advisors. Cornell Cooperative Extension provides scholarships to its off-campus educators.

Instructors
Brian Henehan, senior extension associate, and guest speakers and current cooperative leaders.

By Attending You Will
• Increase your understanding of unique cooperative business practices and principles
• Better evaluate cooperative financial performance and marketing strategies
• Learn about effective leadership in cooperatives

Teaching Format
Presentations by faculty and experts with open discussion, as well as small breakout sessions with current cooperative leaders. Field tours to member farms and cooperative operations.

Contact Information
Cooperative Enterprise Program
202 Warren Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-7801

Ph: 607-255-8800
Fax: 607-255-9984
E-mail: bmh5@cornell.edu
Web: cooperatives.aem.cornell.edu

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