14Aug
2020 IIC Scholarship Application Deadline
Friday, IIC Office
Message to Our Members
In these trying times, we want you to know the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives is continuing work that helps and supports our members. Our staff is working with cooperative and industry stakeholders to address and give voice to your needs and concerns.
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced us all to change. We are constantly assessing and adjusting our current work arrangements to address the needs and safety of our staff and members. Although we currently have the office open, we can work remotely and encourage our members to contact us via phone or email. We have canceled all in- person meetings and events at this time.
We will continue to look for ways to support our members. Please contact us with your questions, challenges, and the ideas and solutions to the challenges your cooperative is facing. We can seek out industry experts to answer questions and share the information with members via email or webinar.
We are proud to work in an industry where cooperation among cooperatives and concern for community are two of our founding principles. We are here to work with you and support you.
Click here for our COVID-19 Resource Page
Thank you to Kristen Tidgren of CALT for excellent webinar on April 8th
A Review of COVID19 Legislation for Small Employers
Click here for presentation webinar
Click here for presentation slides
Thank you to Mary Funk for excellent webinar on March 19th
COVID19 – What You Need to Know Today
Click here for slides of presentation
SUPPORTING IOWA’S COOPERATIVES
Cooperatives provide a proven business model that has fostered economic progress in Iowa for decades. The Iowa Institute for Cooperatives (IIC) has been lighting the way for cooperatives across the state since 1951.
Our members come from a variety of industries, including agriculture, credit unions, rural electric, rural telephone, farm credit, petroleum, and more. We develop educational and training programs for our members, provide timely news updates, and guide legislative actions that build upon the strength of the cooperative system. We also promote new cooperative development and value-added production.
ENHANCING OUR MEMBER COOPERATIVE’S SUCCESS
Mission: Enhancing our member cooperative’s success
Vision: To be the valued partner and resource for Iowa cooperatives
1. We deliver legislative and regulatory presence by identifying and proactively engaging in issues on behalf of our members’ cooperatives.
2. We are a primary platform of education and current information to enhance the cooperative’s success.
3. We provide business expertise and additional resources to ensure our member’s success.
4. We enhance the cooperative spirit through collaboration to provide services and opportunities our members cannot do individually.
11Sep
IIC Board Meeting September 11, 2020
Friday, IIC Office
23Nov
IIC Board Meeting November 23,2020
Monday, IIC Office
24Nov
IIC Annual Meeting
Tuesday
03Dec
2020 CHS Annual Meeting
Thursday
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COMMUNITIES
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IOWANS EMPLOYED
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CO-OP MEMBERS
LATEST NEWS
To reach our cooperative members and those with an interest in cooperatives, we provide regular communication and articles on educational opportunities, legislative action, and industry updates.
Coop News, Educational Programs, Events Schedule
Summer 2020 Cooperative Course
In lieu of our annual Cooperative Intern Day, we are holding 4 interactive sessions—a mix of cooperative topics and early-career perspectives—for co-op interns and new employees. Live sessions will be held: 1) Tuesday, May 26th: 7:30-8:30am, Foundations of...
Coop News, Our Members
2020 IIC Scholarship
The Iowa Institute for Cooperatives will be awarding at least 8 – $2000 scholarships this summer. The awards will be given to students who have had an internship or work experience program at a cooperative...
Coop News, Industries We Serve, Our Policy Positions, Services
IA Supreme Court ruling on Heartland v. MidWestOne
In light of the recent Iowa Supreme Court decision on MidWestOne v. Heartland Co-op, we have asked our attorney, Eric Eide with Nyemaster Goode, to summarized the ruling for our members. Click here for his...
IOWA CO-OP MAP
As a service by the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives, an up-to-date map depicting Iowa cooperative’s and their locations or branches is provided. This tool gives a visual description of the significant presence member-owned cooperatives have across our great state.
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