2023 IIC Annual Meeting

Sheman Building at ISU 1805 Center Dr., Ames, Iowa, United States

The Iowa Institute for Cooperatives will hold their 73rd annual meeting on Tuesday, November 21st at the Iowa State Center Sheman Building in Ames, IA.  At the annual meeting we will: Discuss, vote on and set our legislative resolutions for the 2024 legislative session. Network and reconnect with industry leaders and peers. Induct Don Miller […]

2023 Farmers Cooperative Conference

December 5-6, 2023 Minneapolis, Minnesota Mark your calendars! The 26th Annual Farmer Cooperatives Conference will be in Minneapolis, MN, December 5-6, 2023. The Farmer Cooperatives Conference will highlight the latest strategic thinking on current cooperative issues and trends. Network and learn from your fellow agricultural cooperative peers. This event features content that applies across the […]

2024 Director Certification Program Phase III & IV

Phase III and IV of IIC's Director Certification Program (DCP) will be held in Storm Lake on Tuesday, January 30th and Wednesday, January 31st. Tuesday, January 30th -- Phase IV addressed the directors’ role in management development and management performance evaluation systems. Wednesday, January 31st -- Phase III takes an in-depth look at understanding and […]

2024 Director Certification Program Phase I & II

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. Phase I - to be held on Friday, February 2nd looks at: The cooperative organizational structure and historical perspective of cooperatives ending with an overview of Iowa's cooperative code. Legal Responsibilities […]

2024 Board Presidents Conference

Courtyard by Marriott 2405 SE Creekview Dr, Ankeny, IA

The morning session feature the following topics: Implementing Technology in Your Office - Commerce Bank Supply Chain and Driverless Trucks - CHS, Inc. Director Kraig Paulsen with the Iowa Department of Management Iowa Soybean Association programs on conservation and water quality After, lunch the board presidents hold an open forum where they raise questions and […]

2024 Co-op Day at the Capitol

The Iowa Capitol 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA

Join us early Wednesday morning as we greet your local legislators as they begin their day at the Capitol. This is a great opportunity meet your elected representatives and discuss issues that are important to your cooperatives. This event is held in conjunction with IIC's Board Presidents Conference. Check back for full details and registration.

2024 Summer Intern Day

Fareway Conference Center at the Cobblestone Inn and Suites, Boone, IA 1900 Lakewood Dr, Boone, IA, United States

This one-day program is designed to help your interns better understand the cooperative business model and gain other skills and insights needed as they begin their careers. Click here for full agenda and registration information.

2024 Summer Management Workshop

Fareway Conference Center at the Cobblestone Inn and Suites, Boone, IA 1900 Lakewood Dr, Boone, IA, United States

We will be hosting our Summer Management Workshop on Tuesday, June 25th at the Fareway Conference Center in Boone. At this workshop we host a variety of speakers who address issues and trends of current importance to assist the decision makers at your cooperative. Please click here for the full agenda and a fillable registration […]

2024 Technology Workshop

The Iowa Institute for Cooperatives and ACS are hosting a technology workshop on Artificial Intelligence. This interactive workshop will look at Microsoft's AI platform, Copilot, and how it can be used to revolutionize the agricultural field. This workshop is open to all members of the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives and is crafted to suit all […]