Iowa Institute for Cooperatives https://iowainstitute.coop/ Supporting Iowa's Cooperatives Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:57:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://iowainstitute.coop/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Iowa Institute for Cooperatives https://iowainstitute.coop/ 32 32 Legislative Updates https://iowainstitute.coop/legislative-updates/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:57:19 +0000 https://iowainstitute.coop/?p=5989 Are you looking for Rebecca’s weekly updates of the 2024 Iowa Legislative Session? They are now behind the member wall, but easy to access. Go to the PUBLIC POLICY page […]

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Are you looking for Rebecca’s weekly updates of the 2024 Iowa Legislative Session? They are now behind the member wall, but easy to access. Go to the PUBLIC POLICY page and in the On The Hill section, login to your IIC account. If you do not have an account, it only takes a minute to set up. Once approved, you may access at the updates at any time. If you would like to be added to the email distribution list to receive the update on Friday morning, contact us.

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2024 HR Conference https://iowainstitute.coop/2024-hr-conference/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:44:34 +0000 https://iowainstitute.coop/?p=5987 Mark your calendars for our 2024 Human Resources Conference to be held on June 5th and 6th at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames, IA. We will post […]

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Mark your calendars for our 2024 Human Resources Conference to be held on June 5th and 6th at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames, IA. We will post the agenda when it has been finalized.

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Co-ops are everywhere! https://iowainstitute.coop/co-ops-are-everywhere/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:26:32 +0000 https://iowainstitute.coop/?p=5569 In Iowa, most of us think of the local grain elevators, the rural electric provider, the telephone or internet provider, and the local credit union when we think of cooperatives, […]

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In Iowa, most of us think of the local grain elevators, the rural electric provider, the telephone or internet provider, and the local credit union when we think of cooperatives, but flowers-never. I would’ve never thought of my favorite Memorial Day flower, the peony, has a co-op connection. How do we get those very seasonal flowers in the summer months — Alaskan cooperatives! October is cooperative month, and it is the perfect time to learn about other agricultural cooperatives. Thanks to the USDA Cooperative Services Branch for Stop and Smell the Flowers…In Alaska?

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2023 IIC Annual Meeting https://iowainstitute.coop/2023-iic-annual-meeting/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 21:08:29 +0000 https://iowainstitute.coop/?p=5553 We have mailed registration packets for IIC annual meeting to our member cooperatives and associate members. Click here to for meeting and registration information. Please contact your cooperative to register.

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We have mailed registration packets for IIC annual meeting to our member cooperatives and associate members. Click here to for meeting and registration information. Please contact your cooperative to register.

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Congratulations to our scholarship winners! https://iowainstitute.coop/congratulations-to-our-scholarship-winners/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:38:46 +0000 https://iowainstitute.coop/?p=5492 Thirteen students were chosen to receive a $2000 scholarship this year. Click here for 2023 announcement. Since 2014, IIC has awarded 99 scholarships totaling $190,000 to full-time students who have […]

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Thirteen students were chosen to receive a $2000 scholarship this year. Click here for 2023 announcement. Since 2014, IIC has awarded 99 scholarships totaling $190,000 to full-time students who have worked for or had internships at our member cooperatives. Thank you to our members for your continued support of this scholarship program.

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June 2023 Newsletter https://iowainstitute.coop/june-2023-newsletter/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:45:45 +0000 https://iowainstitute.coop/?p=5480 IIC’s summer newsletter should be arriving in your mailbox soon. This issue includes: Click here for digital version of June Newsletter

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IIC’s summer newsletter should be arriving in your mailbox soon.

This issue includes:

  • Rebecca’s 2023 Legislative Recap
  • Co-op Board Onboarding Guidelines
  • Co-op Intern Day Recap
  • Cooperative Internships & IIC Scholarships
  • Upcoming Events

Click here for digital version of June Newsletter

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2023 Human Resource Conference https://iowainstitute.coop/2023-human-resource-conference/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:36:26 +0000 https://iowainstitute.coop/?p=5478 Make plans to join your fellow cooperative HR professionals at this two-day conference at The Rewind Hotel in West Des Moines. This conference is designed to offer plenty of networking […]

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Make plans to join your fellow cooperative HR professionals at this two-day conference at The Rewind Hotel in West Des Moines. This conference is designed to offer plenty of networking opportunities, learn from speakers on relevant HR matters, and includes a hands-on workshop on The Art and Science of Influence by Steve Hughes with Hit Your Stide.

Additional information, agenda and registration

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September 2022 Newsletter https://iowainstitute.coop/september-2022-newsletter/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:25:49 +0000 https://4196819590.nxcli.io/2022/10/04/september-2022-newsletter/ IIC’s fall newsletter should be arriving in your mail box soon. This issue includes: October Co-op Month Theme and Resources Iowa’s new cooperative managers/CEOs IIC’s Scholarship Recipients Upcoming Events – […]

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IIC’s fall newsletter should be arriving in your mail box soon.

This issue includes:

  • October Co-op Month Theme and Resources
  • Iowa’s new cooperative managers/CEOs
  • IIC’s Scholarship Recipients
  • Upcoming Events – Legislative Committee and Annual Meeting

Click here for digital version of September Newsletter

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2022 Hall of Fame Nominations https://iowainstitute.coop/2022-hall-of-fame-nominations/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:57:05 +0000 https://4196819590.nxcli.io/2022/07/12/2022-hall-of-fame-nominations/ The 2022 Hall of Fame nomination letters have been distributed to IIC members and their directors.  A copy of the nomination letter and application form is available in the links […]

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The 2022 Hall of Fame nomination letters have been distributed to IIC members and their directors.  A copy of the nomination letter and application form is available in the links below.  Please note that the deadline for applications is Friday, August 19th.

2022 Hall of Fame Nomination Letter

2022 Hall of Fame Nomination Form and Instructions

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NCFC Webinar – Vaccine Mandate https://iowainstitute.coop/ncfc-webinar-vaccine-mandate/ Thu, 09 Dec 2021 20:31:06 +0000 https://4196819590.nxcli.io/2021/12/09/ncfc-webinar-vaccine-mandate/ Eric Conn, OSHA expert at Conn Maciel Carey LLP, discusses recent developments regarding OSHA’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate. He provides an overview of the standard; an update on legal challenges; and […]

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Eric Conn, OSHA expert at Conn Maciel Carey LLP, discusses recent developments regarding OSHA’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate. He provides an overview of the standard; an update on legal challenges; and a view on the likely future of the ETS.

There is no charge for this webinar.  Register for access here.

Thank you to NCFC our partner in Washington DC.

 

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