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SUMMARY:2019 Technology Conference
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest.  This event has occurred.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2019-technology-conference/
CATEGORIES:Education|Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190716T210000
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SUMMARY:2019 Board Officer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is designed for those board members who are officers and those who would like to be an officer in the future. \nThe morning session will focus on the requirements and responsibilities of the President and Secretary. The session is interactive\, using hypothetical scenarios to lead discussions on appropriate ways to handle situations in the board room. The participants enjoy the networking and learning how other cooperative boards work. \nThis event has occurred.  Check back for July 2020 date.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2019-board-officer-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Education|Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190618T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190618T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233302
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SUMMARY:2019 Summer Director/Manager Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Summer Workshop will be held on Tuesday\, June 18th at the Huxley Learning Center in Huxley\, IA. 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 program is intended for the cooperative board members and management staff. \nThe Agenda for 2019 includes: \nBlock Chain- What is it and what does it do? \nUpdate on African Swine Fever \nLegislative Review \nUpdate on Section 199A(g) \nInternational Developmental Opportunities \nClick here for 2019 Summer Workshop registration packet
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2019-summer-director-manager-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Education|Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190611T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190611T210000
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SUMMARY:2019 Summer Intern Day
DESCRIPTION:The goal of the day is to:\n• Familiarize your interns with what a cooperative is\n• Discuss why cooperatives matter\n• Discuss what makes cooperatives different from other business structures\n• Discuss why they should consider a cooperative as a career path \nThe day includes the following sessions: \n\nDr. Keri Jacobs\, Assistant Professor\, ISU IIC Economics Professor\nDr. Jacobs will lead session focusing on the foundations and history of cooperatives\, using the 7 Cooperative Principles to lead the discussions.\nMIke Gaul\, Director\, ISU CALS Career Services\nMike Gaul will walk through steps of evaluating a job offer. Co-ops offer many benefits to employees\, students need to understand how to evaluate and determine the value of an offer on all its merits.\nCooperative Leaders\, Farmer Panel\nThe panel will share why their cooperative is important to them and what the value proposition is to their operation.\nDr. Will Secor\, Economist CoBank\nDr. Secor will discuss blockchain and other emerging technologies that may impact your cooperative and the services you provide.\n\nSee registration packet for complete agenda and registration information. \nClick here for Coop Intern Day registration packet.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2019-summer-intern-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190314T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190314T160000
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SUMMARY:2019 Credit Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Institute for Cooperatives is introducing a new program geared toward the credit professionals in your organization. Please note the location of this meeting has changed from the original notice.  It will now be held at the Radisson Hotel Ames. \nThe agenda for the workshop includes:\n• Cooperative Credit Company-credit services and trends\n• The Legal Side of Credit and Collections\n• Farm Credit Services – farmer credit trends\n• Reducing Counterparty Risk \nClick here for letter with full description\, agenda and registration information.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/2019-credit-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Education|Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190228
DTSTAMP:20260421T233302
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SUMMARY:Mid Management Development
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to improve understanding of cooperative principles and practices and enhance management skills in a broad range of practical areas. \nSession III on Feb 26 focuses on: \n\nEmployer rights and obligation\nIA Grain Warehouse Bureau inspections\nIA DOT compliance and safety issues\nIA OSHA inspections\n\nSession IV on Feb 27 focuses on: \n\nCustomer service and customer interactions\nBeing an effective supervisor\nDealing with change\n\nClick here for full agenda and registration materials.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/mid-management-development-2/
CATEGORIES:Education|Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190201T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233302
CREATED:20230426T080021Z
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SUMMARY:Directors Certification Program II
DESCRIPTION:The agenda for Phase II includes: \nThe Board Management Team \nEstablishing a Direction for Your Cooperative \nDirector’s Role in Corporate Planning \nConstructively Handling Opportunities and Problems – Situational Analysis \nClick here for the 2019 DCP registration packet
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/directors-certification-program-ii/
CATEGORIES:Education|Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190131T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190131T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233302
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SUMMARY:Directors Certification Program I
DESCRIPTION:The agenda for Phase I includes: \nCooperative organizational structure \nHistorical perspective of cooperatives \nOverview of Iowa Cooperative Code \nLegal Responsibilities of Cooperative Directors \nClick here for 2019 DCP registration packet.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/directors-certification-program-i/
CATEGORIES:Education|Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190130T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233302
CREATED:20230426T080021Z
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SUMMARY:Directors Certification Program III
DESCRIPTION:The agenda for Phase III includes: \nUnderstanding Cooperative Financial Statements\nAnalytical tools for Cooperative Financial Statements\nDirectors’ Role in Financial Planning \nClick here for 2019 registration packet.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/directors-certification-program-iii/
CATEGORIES:Education|Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190129T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190129T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233302
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SUMMARY:Directors Certification Program IV
DESCRIPTION:Agenda for Phase IV Includes: \nDirectors’ Role in Management Development\nManagement Performance Evaluation Systems\nManager Compensation \nClick here for 2019 DCP registration packet.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/directors-certification-program-iv/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190111
DTSTAMP:20260421T233302
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SUMMARY:Winter Workshop - Cedar Falls
DESCRIPTION:2019 Winter Workshop\nOur annual Winter Workshop will be held January 9\, 2019 in Storm Lake and January 10\, 2019 in Cedar Falls. At the Winter 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 program is intended for the cooperative board members and management staff. \nThis year’s topics include: \n\nThe Impact of Technology\nBroadband Development\nSeasonal Employees\nEnterprise Risk Management\n\nClick here for copy of agenda and registration materials
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/winter-workshop-cedar-falls/
CATEGORIES:Education|Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190109T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233302
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SUMMARY:Winter Workshop - Storm Lake
DESCRIPTION:2019 Winter Workshop\nOur annual Winter Workshop will be held January 9\, 2019 in Storm Lake and January 10\, 2019 in Cedar Falls. At the Winter 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 program is intended for the cooperative board members and management staff. \nThis year’s topics include \nThe Impact of Technology\nBroadband Development\nSeasonal Employees\nEnterprise Risk Management \nClick here for copy of agenda and registration materials
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/winter-workshop-storm-lake/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181220
DTSTAMP:20260421T233302
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SUMMARY:Mid Management Development
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to improve understanding of cooperative principles and practices and enhance management skills in a broad range of practical areas.  Nineteen hours of instruction in four one-day segments. Session I to be held on Tuesday\, December 18th\, will include a broad overview of cooperative purposes and practices and cooperative financial statements.  Session II to be held on Wednesday\, December 19th will include presentations and discussions on 1) legal side of credit and collection\, 2) employee benefits administration and 3) wage and hour regulations. \nThank you to our member participants.  We look forward to seeing you again in March.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/mid-management-development/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181211T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233302
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SUMMARY:Human Resources Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This program is designed for your the Human Resources staff at your cooperative.  We will be addressing topics of current importance to the cooperative world as well as updates on current employment law.  Please make plans to join us. \nDue to high demand this event has been moved to the Radisson Inn Conference Center. \nThank you to our members and presenters for making this new program a success.  We look forward to offering it again in the future.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/human-resources-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181204T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233302
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SUMMARY:Grain Accounting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is aimed at cooperative staff and industry professionals who would like to have a better understanding of grain accounting practices. The topics covered include: \n\nMark to market accounting\nPreparing for your annual audit\nInventory procedures\nCoMetrics Benchmarking\nPreparing for your annual exam\nGrain Marketing\n\nClick here for agenda and registration information. \n 
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/grain-accounting-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181009T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181010T130000
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SUMMARY:CFO/Controller Conference
DESCRIPTION:As part of our mission to enhance our member cooperative’s success\, we will be providing a new program geared toward senior accounting staff. We have designed this program to provide accounting updates that will benefit you in your everyday work as well as in interaction with members. We have also included some networking time as we believe this is a valued item in our programming. \nThis event has occurred. \nThank you to our members for their participation and support of this event.  We look forward to offering it again in the future.  If you have questions or suggestions\, please contact our office.
URL:https://iowainstitute.coop/event/cfo-controller-conference/
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