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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/
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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 
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