Thank you for your interest. This program has occurred.  Thank you to the speakers and our participating members for making this a successful event.

This program is designed for those accounting/bookkeeping or commercial staff new to the cooperative, those who you would like to get a better understanding of grain accounting practices, and those looking for a refresher. The agenda includes: Preparing for your audit Mark to market accounting Grain benchmarking Preparing for your grain exam Grain marketing This […]

This program is designed for the Human Resources staff at your cooperative. This year's agenda includes: The value of your employee assistance program Update on Iowa employment law Work opportunity tax credit Future Ready Iowa IIC Job Board This program has occurred. Thank you to the speakers and our participating members for making this a […]

This annual program addresses issues of current importance to our cooperative members. It is intended for cooperative directors and management staff involved in the formulation of your cooperative's strategy. This year's agenda includes: Dr. Dennis Todey with the USDA Midwest Climate Hub will discuss changing weather patterns. Troy Upah, CEO of Ag Partners, will share […]

This annual program addresses issues of current importance to our cooperative members.  It is intended for cooperative directors and management staff involved in the formulation of your cooperative's strategy.  This year's agenda includes: Dr. Dennis Todey with the USDA Midwest Climate Hub will discuss changing weather patterns. Troy Upah, CEO of Ag Partners, will share […]

Thank you to the 26 participants in this year's DCP program.  Thirteen directors completed this program and were presented with certificates of recognition.

Please join us for the Board Presidents Conference.  This year's agenda includes a political update from Dave Price, how to deal with social media from Lauri Freking with Wixted and Company and the ever popular president's open forum. Click here for full agenda and registration information.

We are partnering with the National Association of Credit Mangers (NACM) Heartland Affiliate  for this year's Ag Credit Conference. This event has occurred.  Thank you to our members for your continued support of our programs.

The goal of the Advanced Director Training programs offered by the IIC is to extend the knowledge and understanding of issues cooperative board of directors will address within their responsibilities on the board. We spend a full day on a single topic/issue and bring in experts to explain, clarify and answer your questions. This year […]

SESSION 1: Foundations of Cooperatives LIVE Tuesday, May 26: 7:30am Presented by Dr. Keri Jacobs Can cooperatives continue to be relevant in an era of business conglomerates, acquisitions, and direct-to-consumer commerce? We will explore the features of cooperative businesses that make this business model a workhorse in agriculture and the best kept secret in capitalist […]

DCP is an overview of the critical roles, responsibilities and skill requirements needed to become an effective, contributing board member.  It is especially valuable to newly elected directors or associate board members, although all directors benefit from the information. Phase III - An in depth look at understanding and analyzing financial statements and the directors' […]

This workshop is designed for those accounting/bookkeeping or commercial staff new to the cooperative, those who you would like to get a better understanding of grain accounting practices, and those looking for a refresher. The agenda includes: Meriwether Wilson Mark to market accounting Preparing for your annual audit Inventory procedures IDALS, Grain Warehouse Bureau Preparing […]