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SUMMARY:Advanced Directors Program (ADP) 2026
DESCRIPTION:Event Date:\nFebruary 26-27\, 2026 \nLocation:\nDigital Ag Innovation Center \n3700 University Blvd. \nAmes\, IA \n\nJoin us!\nThe Advanced Directors Program (ADP) is a two-day workshop for directors to strengthen boardroom leadership and cooperative management skills through expert-led sessions. Completion of the Director Certification Program (DCP) is required before attending the Advanced Directors Program. \nAgenda:\nClick here for the full agenda. \nRegistration:\nRegistration is now closed. \nLodging:\nA block of rooms is available for booking at the Courtyard by Marriott Ames through January 26\, after which\, attendees can still reserve rooms at the hotel\, but availability will be first‑come\, first‑served. Dinner on the first night will be held at Dublin Bay\, which is within walking distance of the hotel. Please see the agenda for more details including a booking link. \n 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/advanced-director-program-adp/
LOCATION:Digital Ag Innovation Lab\, 3800 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010
CATEGORIES:Education,Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTSTAMP:20260428T133256
CREATED:20251016T160441Z
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SUMMARY:Policy and Advocacy Summit
DESCRIPTION:Date:\nJanuary 26-27\, 2026 \nLocation:\nEmbassy Suites \n101 E Locust St \nDes Moines\, IA \n  \n\nJoin us!\nJoin us to explore key issues like property taxes and crop protection\, engage with lobbyists and legislators\, and learn how advocacy shapes policy. Network with peers and gain hands-on experience to amplify the voice of cooperatives and drive meaningful legislative change. This session is designed for general managers\, board members\, legislative committee members\, grassroots contacts\, and those interested in cooperative policy. \nAgenda:\nHere is the link to the latest meeting information. \nRegistration:\nRegistration is now closed. \nPayment:\nCost is $235/person \nPlease remit checks to : \nIowa Institute for Cooperatives \n2515 University Blvd Ste 104 \nAmes IA\, 50010 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/policy-and-advocacy-summit/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Education,Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTSTAMP:20260428T133256
CREATED:20251016T155903Z
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SUMMARY:Director Certification Program (DCP) 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date:\nJanuary 15-16\, 2026 \nLocation:\nDigital Ag Innovation Center \n3700 University Blvd. \nAmes\, IA \n\nJoin us!\nThe Director Certification Program (DCP) is a two-day training for cooperative board directors\, focusing on cooperative foundations\, governance\, strategic direction\, and financial acumen\, with sessions led by experts from the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives and partners. Completion of DCP is required before attending the Advanced Director Program. \nAgenda:\nClick here for the program flyer. \nRegistration:\nRegistration is $350 per person. \nRegistration is needed by January 7.  A check must be mailed in separately to the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives\, 2515 University Blvd Ste 104\, Ames IA 500105 \nClick here to register. \n  \n 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/director-certification-program-dcp/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Education,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240201T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133256
CREATED:20231107T181449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T191754Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Director Certification Program Phase I & II
DESCRIPTION:Phase I and II of IIC’s Director Certification Program (DCP) will be held in Cedar Falls on Thursday\, February 1st and Tuesday\, February 2nd. \nPhase I – to be held on Friday\, February 2nd looks at: \n\nThe cooperative organizational structure and historical perspective of cooperatives ending with an overview of Iowa’s cooperative code.\nLegal Responsibilities of Cooperative Director\nDirector Responsibilities & Functions\nManager/Director Teamwork and Separation of Duties\n\nPhase II – to be held on Thursday February 1st looks at: \n\nThe Board Management Team\nEstablishing a Direction for Your Cooperative\nDirector’s Role in Corporate Planning\nConstructively Handling Opportunities and Problems – Situational Analysis\n\nClick here for full agenda and registration information. 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2024-director-certification-program-phase-i-ii/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220630T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133256
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SUMMARY:2022 Summer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:AT the Summer Workshop\, we host a variety of speakers who address issues of current importance and trends that aide in the decision making at the local cooperative level.  This year our agenda includes: \n\nUkraine\n\nDr. Eduardo Magalhaes\, Ruth Harp Chair of Political Science at Simpson College\nJake Moline\, StoneX\n\n\nProtecting Our Mental Health\n\nLyndsey Medders Fennelly\n\n\n2022 Legislative Recap\n\nIIC’s Rebecca Boyer\n\n\nSupply Chain\n\nDr. Bobby Martens\, IIC Endowed Economics Professor\n\n\nLessons Learned from the Derecho\n\nCEO/GM Panel\n\n\n\nThank you for your interest.  This event has passed.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2022-summer-workshop/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210505T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133256
CREATED:20230426T080034Z
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SUMMARY:5 Keys to Master the Interview Process
DESCRIPTION:Hiring at any time during the year can be a challenge. It can be challenging to find applicants\, and when you do\, it’s frustrating to find out the person who aced the interview is a dud on the job. \nIn this live\, interactive session\, Erin and Kristen from People Spark will share 5 keys to the interview process. This webinar will focus on how to: \n\nSave time (and money) in the interview process\nAsk questions to learn how a candidate thinks and behaves before you hire\nInterpret answers to determine a good employee vs. who is just good at interviews\nAdjust your interview process to effectively interview virtually\n\nBy the end of the session\, you will have simple\, practical skills and tools to use in your interviewing process. \nThank you to Erin and Kristen for a great presentation.  This webinar will be posted in our library soon. \n  \n 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/5-keys-to-master-the-interview-process/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210316T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133256
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SUMMARY:Risk Management Webinar Series - Cybersecurity Risk Exposure
DESCRIPTION:Mark Eich with CliftonLarsonAllen will discuss common sense steps to minimize your risk of a cyberattack. \nThank you to our members for your participation. \nThis webinar is now available in our webinar library. \nClick here to register for the webinar library. \nThe Risk Management Series cost is  $50/session or all three for $100.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/risk-management-webinar-series-cybersecurity-risk-exposure/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201216T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133256
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SUMMARY:CFO / Controller Webinar Series December 16
DESCRIPTION:We have invited Kristine Tidgren\, with the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation (CALT) at Iowa State University to join us December 16th from 10:00- 11:30 AM.  Kristine plans on sharing updates to 1099’s\, providing us with the status of 199A(g) as the interpretation continues to be discussed and sharing any new updates on COVID relief packages such as the CARES Act and PPP. Kristine will walk you through these changes\, what we know now and what you will need to do to be ready for this year. \nThank you to our members for your participation. \nThis webinar is now available in our webinar library. \nClick here to register for the webinar library. \nThe CFO Conference Series cost is $30/session or $100 for all four. \n 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/cfo-controller-webinar-series-december-16/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201208T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133256
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SUMMARY:Battlefield Intelligence Update
DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of the Cooperative Principle of “Cooperation Among Cooperatives” the Iowa\, Kansas\, Nebraska\, Oklahoma and South Dakota state cooperative councils are please to present an education program for cooperative management teams and boards of directors: \nBattlefield Intelligence Update \nHow the Covid-19 and Current Trends Impact the Farmer of the Future and Farmer Cooperatives \nPresented by Brett Sciotto\, President and CEO of Aimpoint Research \nTuesday\, December 8\, 2020 from 9am-12noon CT via Zoom \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought increased attention and stress to an already challenged agri-food value chain\, exposing weaknesses and potential threats when it comes to our current food system.  The Battlefield Intelligence Update provides ground truth and impacts analysis on how COVID-19 accelerated transformation across the value chain.  Aimpoint Research President and CEO\, Brett Sciotto\, will discuss the evolving agri-food landscape and highlight continued industry impacts\, particularly as they relate to Aimpoint’s Farmer of the Future study and Industry Wargame revelations. \nClick here for additional information. \nOnline registration closed on December 1st.  Please contact the IIC office for information on registration after Dec 1st.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/battlefield-intelligence-update/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201118T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133256
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SUMMARY:CFO Controller Webinar Series Nov 18
DESCRIPTION:Our first webinar on November 18th will feature Jim Knuth\, Senior Vice President\, Farm Credit Services of America and Tanner Ehmke\, Manager\, CoBank Knowledge Exchange Division. This session will run from 10:00-11:30 AM. Jim and Tanner will present and update us on what things look like for the farmer after a year of COVID and weather events and follow that all the way through the supply chain to the co-op and beyond. Those of you that have heard Jim and Tanner speak before know that they have a wealth of knowledge to share and provide a very interactive session. \nThank you to Jim Knuth and Tanner Ehmke for your excellent presentations.  If you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact the IIC office.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/cfo-controller-webinar-series-nov-18/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200827T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200827T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133256
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SUMMARY:Getting Back to Work and Taking Leave in Coronavirus Era Workshop
DESCRIPTION:IIC members\, please join us on August 27th for a webinar with Mary Funk of Nyemaster Goode.  Mary will provide a refresher on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act(FFCRA)\, Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and EFLMA along with helping to answer questions as you bring employees back to work or as employees may need to take leave in a coronavirus era. \nThanks to Mary Funk for her excellent presentation and to our members for your participation.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/getting-back-to-work-and-taking-leave-in-coronavirus-era-workshop/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190625T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133256
CREATED:20230426T080029Z
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SUMMARY:IAAE Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:IIC members sponsor IAAE breakfast speaker \nThis year Daniel Robison\, Endowed Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University will speak.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/iaae-breakfast/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Education
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