BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cooperative Maine Business Alliance - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://maine.coop X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cooperative Maine Business Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20231127T205823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T205829Z UID:3173-1712394000-1712419200@maine.coop SUMMARY:Cooperative Principle Six Conference: Reimagining Engagement DESCRIPTION:Check back for more details!\n Join us on April 6\, 2024 for an exciting in-person event at the Randall Student Center in Augusta\, ME. \nThis year’s Cooperative Principle Six Conference is a gathering for anyone interested in reimagining cooperative engagement. Get ready for lively discussions\, inspiring speakers\, and connecting with like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating meaningful connections and engagement in our Maine cooperative ecosystem. Explore new ideas and strategies for fostering collaboration and member-owner participation. \nMark your calendar and be part of strengthening the cooperative economy in Maine! URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/cooperative-principle-six-conference-reimagining-engagement/ LOCATION:University of Maine Augusta – Randall Student Center\, 46 University Drive\, Augusta\, 04330\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20231117T150308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T203630Z UID:3142-1700218800-1703505600@maine.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Celebration Season: Align your gift-giving with your values! DESCRIPTION:Click on the Image below to get to the live cooperative links URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/co-op-celebration-season-align-your-gift-giving-with-your-values/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T120000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20230907T183252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T205856Z UID:3055-1697022000-1698235200@maine.coop SUMMARY:Growing the Cooperative Economy: Tips and Strategies for Present and Future Cooperative Expansion in Maine DESCRIPTION:DATE: October 2023TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMLOCATION: Zoom Webinar \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please join Bernstein Shur and the Cooperative Maine Business Alliance for a joint webinar series to celebrate “Co-op Month” in October. \nThis webinar series is geared towards business owners\, employees\, community members\, and others considering a co-op structure for their business or community\, as well as those who currently operate a co-op. \nSESSION DATES Wednesdays in October 2023 \n\nSession 1: Wednesday\, October 11\nSession 2: Wednesday\, October 18\nSession 3: Wednesday\, October 25\n\nLanguage / Lengua: English and Spanish / inglés y español \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Co-op Month Webinar session descriptions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 1 RECORDING | Human Resources Best Practices for Your Growing Co-Op BusinessSLIDE DECK Wednesday\, October 11 – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nDuring this session\, the panelists will discuss best practices and policies in human resources for cooperative employees\, managers\, directors\, and others as the cooperative business expands and adds more employees\, with a focus on Maine law. \nPanelists: Tara Walker – Shareholder\, Bernstein Shur\, Labor & EmploymentJohn Crane – General Manager\, Portland Food Co-op \n\n  \nSession 2 RECORDING | Strategies for New Co-Ops: Financing\, Business Planning\, and GrowthSLIDE DECK Wednesday\, October 18 – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nDuring this session\, the panelists will discuss issues relevant to start-up co-ops\, including issues related to business planning\, entity formation\, financing\, and early growth. \nPanelists: Helen Coburn – Shareholder\, Bernstein Shur\, Business LawSarah Speare – Co-Founder/CEO\, Tootie’s Tempeh\, Inc. \n\n  \nSession 3  RECORDING | Strategies for Planning and Financing Cooperative ExpansionsSLIDE DECK Wednesday\, October 25 – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nDuring this session\, the panelists will address strategies for existing cooperatives looking to plan and finance the expansion and growth of the business and their facilities\, including examples from recent Maine co-ops that have completed their own expansion projects. \nPanelists: Chris Linder – Loan & Outreach Officer\, Cooperative Fund of the NEAdam Prescott – Shareholder\, Bernstein Shur\, Business Restructuring & InsolvencyDoug Johnson – General Manager\, Belfast Community Co-op URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/growing-the-cooperative-economy-tips-and-strategies-for-present-and-future-cooperative-expansion-in-maine/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T140000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20230823T203246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T204325Z UID:3001-1695384000-1695477600@maine.coop SUMMARY:Cooperation at Common Ground Fair DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 22 & Saturday\, September 23 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fri 12:00 - 12:50 pm: \n \n \n \n \n \n Can't do it alone? Consider Collectives\, Cooperatives and Solidarity Economy\n Presenters: Scott Guzman\, Diggers Cooperative\, & Jonah Fertig-Burd\n \nDo you often find yourself saying you’d like to take on an idea for your business/farm or to meet a community need\, but you don’t have the time or resources to do it alone? Are you forming an idea for a way to share resources or cooperate with your neighbors or colleagues? Come to our informal roundtable discussion to learn more about basic shared and solidarity economy approaches\, covering both informal ways as well as formal ways\, including cooperatively owned businesses. You will learn and discuss how others have gone from idea to forming working groups who collaborated and shared resources together\, and created new cooperative businesses together.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fri 1:00 - 1:50 pm: \n \n \n \n \n \n Local Foods & Local Partners in Cooperation - How strategic partnerships in the food system can address food insecurity.\n Presenters: Ron Adams & Doug Clopp\, Maine Farm & Sea Cooperative\n \nThis presentation will feature and explore how the power of organizational and institutional collaboration can utilize local foods\, strengthen Maine’s food system\, increase revenues for farmers\, and foster cultural inclusion centered on equity. Presenters from the Maine Farm & Sea Cooperative will discuss two collaborative projects that are being implemented in Maine in 2023.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sat 12:00 - 12:50 pm: \n \n \n \n \n \n Converting Businesses to Worker Ownership\n Presenter: Rob Brown\, CDI\n \nMaine business owners who want to retire or grow their business can sell to their workers\, and there are resources\, financing and successful examples of worker ownership transitions to support them in the process. Hear from Cooperative Development Institute and owners and workers from businesses that are transitioning to worker-owned cooperatives about how it works and how worker ownership can make Maine’s economy more just\, sustainable and prosperous.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sat 1:00 - 1:50 pm: \n \n \n \n \n \n Pine Tree Power: Owned by Mainers\, For Mainers\n Presenter: Nicole Grohoski\, Pine Tree Power\n \nFrom Fort Kent to Kittery\, our state is defined by folks of every race and class who work hard for one another. From immigrants to Indigenous peoples\, children to caregivers\, lineworkers to lobstermen\, we work together to power Maine. That’s why we deserve a power company that actually works for us. In recent years\, Central Maine Power and Versant were both bought up by giant\, multinational corporations. Instead of working for Mainers\, they’ve been increasing our bills\, standing in the way of clean energy\, allowing dangerous outages\, and trying to divide us with expensive ad campaigns — all while taking hundreds of millions in profit from our communities each year. Thankfully\, there is an opportunity for cheaper\, cleaner power that we can count on. Join Our Power member Nicole Grohoski to learn about the Pine Tree Power proposal\, the opportunity it offers our communities\, and the November election.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Take the opportunity to learn\, connect\, and cooperate at the 2023 Common Ground Fair! – Immerse yourself in interactive and engaging sessions\, designed to enlighten and empower attendees with invaluable knowledge and skills. Expand your horizons as co-op experts and thought leaders share their expertise on various cooperative topics. URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/cooperation-at-common-ground-fair/ LOCATION:Common Ground Country Fair\, 294 Crosby Brook Rd\, Unity\, ME\, 04988\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20221212T210649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T151346Z UID:2701-1680944400-1680969600@maine.coop SUMMARY:Principle Six Conference 2023 - Cooperatives: People Powered Solutions DESCRIPTION:GET YOUR TICKET HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Principle Six (Cooperation Among Cooperatives) conference brings Maine cooperatives and co-op supporters together to explore ways we can learn from one another\, build skills that can strengthen our co-ops\, and grow our cooperative economy. \n \n \n \n TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This year’s P6 Conference will lift up the cooperative ecosystem in the Lewiston-Auburn area and highlight the people powered solutions that have emerged through many years of cooperative development in that region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The conference will offer a keynote panel\, ecosystem highlights\, and two blocks of different skill-building workshops throughout the day. URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/principle-six-conference-2023-cooperatives-people-powered-solutions/ LOCATION:University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn College Campus\, 51 Westminster Street\, Lewiston\, 04240\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T113000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20230111T141858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T143013Z UID:2798-1674640800-1674646200@maine.coop SUMMARY:Business Transitions - How Can You Preserve Your Legacy? DESCRIPTION:How Can You Preserve Your Legacy?\n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Small Business Administration\, Cooperative Fund of the Northeast\, & the Cooperative Development Institute and other guests as we discuss options to consider when it comes time to sell your small business or transition into retirement. \nToo many business owners don’t have a realistic plan for how to exit their business\, earn a decent retirement income\, and preserve the legacy they’ve built and the jobs they’ve created. They don’t understand their options and don’t have time to figure it out on their own\, so they wait until retirement is near to think about exiting their business and are forced to liquidate and close. This shortchanges the owner\, the employees\, and the community when a local small business is lost. \nDuring this event we will be discussing options\, so this doesn’t happen to you! \nNo matter how big or small your business is this workshop will help you understand what you need to know and plan for as you assess the options and plan for your future. We’ll discuss exit planning options with a focus on one of the least understood options – selling to your employees. \nPlease join us for this important discussion! It’s critical as a small business owner that you plan ahead for your own future and the legacy you’ve created with your small business. URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/business-transitions-how-can-you-preserve-your-legacy/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T120000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20220908T160441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T174840Z UID:2547-1664967600-1667390400@maine.coop SUMMARY:Strengthening the Cooperative Economy: Practical Tips for Current and Prospective Co-ops - Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Please join the Cooperative Maine Business Alliance and Bernstein Shur for a joint webinar series to celebrate “Co-op Month” in October. \nThis webinar series is geared towards business owners\, employees\, community members\, and others considering a co-op structure for their business or community\, as well as those who currently operate a co-op. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSESSION DATES Wednesdays in October + November\, 2022 \n\nSession 1: Wednesday\, October 5\nSession 2: Wednesday\, October 12\nSession 3: Wednesday\, October 19 – Spanish interpretation is available\nSession 4: Wednesday\, October 26 – Spanish interpretation is available\nSession 5: Wednesday\, November 2 – Spanish interpretation is available\n\nTIME See individual sessions \nLOCATION Virtual – live Webinars \nFEE None \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the sessions you would like to attend\, each outlined below: \n_______________________________________________________________________________ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1 | Cooperatives 101 & Business Conversion IssuesWednesday\, October 5 – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this session\, panelists will walk the audience through what a co-op structure looks like and why it might be the right (or wrong) entity for their business. The second half of this session will focus on issues relevant to business leaders who may be considering a co-op structure as the next step for growing the business or as part of succession planning\, including issues related to business valuation\, financing\, and co-op governance. \nPanelists: Rob Brown – Dir. of Business Ownership Solutions\, Cooperative Development InstituteJay Ward – CEO\, Ward LumberMichelle Walker – CEO\, Wheelers InsuranceAdam Prescott – Shareholder\, Bernstein Shur\, Business Restructuring & InsolvencyDave Schneider – Shareholder\, Bernstein Shur\, Business Law \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2 | Cooperatives 101 & Start-Up IssuesWednesday\, October 12 – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this session\, panelists will walk the audience through what a co-op structure looks like and why it might be the right (or wrong) entity for their start-up business. The second half of this session will focus on issues relevant to start-up co-ops\, including issues related to business planning\, entity formation\, and financing. \nPanelists: Chris Linder – Loan & Outreach Officer\, Cooperative Fund of the NEGreg Brodsky – Founder + Co-Director\, Start.coopHelen Coburn – Shareholder\, Bernstein Shur\, Business LawAdam Prescott – Shareholder\, Bernstein Shur\, Business Restructuring & Insolvency \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3 | Maintaining Financial Health for Your Co-op*Wednesday\, October 19 – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM****Please note earlier time for this session.*SPANISH INTERPRETATION AVAILABLE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session will walk co-op owners through important strategies that will help them to monitor financial performance\, identify financial problems early\, and maintain financial health for the co-op in the future. \nPanelists: Chris Linder – Loan & Outreach Officer\, Cooperative Fund of the NEJohn Crane – General Manager\, Portland Food Co-opAdam Prescott – Shareholder\, Bernstein Shur\, Business Restructuring & Insolvency \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView Recording\n\n\n\nView SPANISH Recording \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 4 | Human Resources Best Practices*Wednesday\, October 26 – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM*SPANISH INTERPRETATION AVAILABLE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this session\, speakers will discuss best practices in human resources\, as well as recent developments in relevant labor and employment laws and regulations\, especially related to the COVID-19 pandemic\, with a focus on Maine law. \nPanelists: Carolee Colter – Human Resources Consultant for Managers & Boards\, ColuminateTara Walker – Attorney\, Bernstein Shur\, Labor & Employment \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView Recording\n\n\n\nView SPANISH Recording \nAsk JAN Resource \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n_______________________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 5 | Housing Co-ops: Now and the Future*Wednesday\, November 2 – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM*SPANISH INTERPRETATION AVAILABLE \n  \nThis session will focus on how housing co-ops are run\, their benefits\, and how they can help to create stronger communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelists: Joe Cicirelli – Director\, Cooperative Development Institute\, NEROC ProgramCraig Saddlemire – Cooperative Development Organizer\, RAISE-OpNora Gosselin – Market Development Specialist\, Cooperative Development Institute\, NEROC Program\nModerator:Adam Prescott – Shareholder\, Bernstein Shur\, Business Restructuring & Insolvency Practice Group\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView Recording \n\n\n\n\nView SPANISH Recording \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/strengthening-the-cooperative-economy-practical-tips-for-current-and-prospective-co-ops-webinar-series/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221031T000000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20221011T155501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T171957Z UID:2611-1664582400-1667174400@maine.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Month Cheese Giveaway! DESCRIPTION:Enter to win a Cabot Creamery Co-operative Ultimate Cheese Box ($75 value)\n \n\n\n\nEnter as many posts as desired but WE WILL ONLY COUNT ONE post per person!\nEntries posted 12:00 AM 10/1/22 – 11:59 PM 10/20/22 EST are eligible\nUS Residents age 18+ only\n\n\n\n \nHere is how to enter:\n\n\n\nPost: Create one post on Instagram or Facebook with two images:\n\nA picture of your favorite Maine co-op\nThe Maine Co-op Month logo (find at maine.coop/co-op-month)\n\n\nLove a Co-op: Name the main(e) reason the co-op in the picture is your favorite\nTag: Tag the co-op in your image and the Cooperative Maine Business Alliance\nHashtag it: Include the hashtag #coopsbuildabettermaine\n\n\n \n\n \nWho wins?\nOne entry (remember we will only count one per person age 18+/organization) fulfilling the 4 criteria above and entered between 10/1/22 and 10/20/22 will be randomly selected through a drawing event after the end of the contest. We will message the winner directly before the end of October to arrange for shipment of the prize. URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/co-op-month-cheese-giveaway/ LOCATION:Facebook & Instagram END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T123000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20220921T173843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T174119Z UID:2586-1663932600-1663936200@maine.coop SUMMARY:Formation and Financing of Cooperatives for Maine’s Businesses DESCRIPTION:Join CMBA at Common Ground Fair on Friday\, Sep. 23 @ 11:30 AM in Unity\, Maine\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nMake sure you join the Cooperative Maine Business Alliance talk at the Fair this year!  \nTOPIC: Formation and Financing of Cooperatives for Maine’s Businesses \nTIME: Fri\, Sep 23\, 2022 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM \nLOCATION: Social and Political Action Speakers Tent \nMODERATORS: Chris Linder\, CFNE and Rob Brown\, CDI \nGUESTS: Tootie’s Tempeh\, Liberty Graphics\, and Diggers Cooperative \nDESCRIPTION: \nAny business; including farms; food processors; and grocery stores; can be a democratically-owned and controlled cooperative; owned by its employees; customers; or suppliers. Maine business owners who are considering retirement especially can sell to their workers; and there are resources; financing and successful examples of worker ownership transitions to support them in the process. Hear from the Cooperative Development Institute; the Cooperative Fund of the Northeast as well as owners and workers about how cooperative formation works; how it can be financed; and how cooperatives can make Maine’s economy more just; sustainable; and prosperous. URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/formation-and-financing-of-cooperatives-for-maines-businesses/ LOCATION:Common Ground Country Fair\, 294 Crosby Brook Rd\, Unity\, ME\, 04988\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20211217T214555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T154629Z UID:2353-1648888200-1648915200@maine.coop SUMMARY:2022 Principle Six Conference DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme is “Cooperative Resilience”. The conference will be held at the Hutchinson Center at the University of Maine in Belfast\, from 8:30am to 4pm\, on Saturday\, April 2nd.\nWe will offer interactive skill-building workshops\, inspiring stories from Maine cooperatives\, lunch\, and ample opportunity to network and learn from each other. Following the conference\, there will be a reception from 4pm to 6pm. See details below… \n \nREGISTER HERE!\n2022 Conference Schedule\nWelcome \nMorning Midcoast Co-op Celebration – The Maine Cooperative Ecosystem \nA range of co-ops in the Maine midcoast region will celebrate their resilience and discuss ups and downs in recent times. \nCoffee Break sponsored by Rock City Coffee Cooperative \nKeynote – Christine Hallquist – See bio and media links below \nPost Keynote Panel – Rep. Seth Berry\, Rep. Morgan Rielly\, Vaughan Woodruff (RevisionEnergy)\, Scott Vlaun (CEBE)\, and Christine Hallquist will discuss consumer owned utilities and cooperative resilience. \nLunch – Sponsored and crafted by Belfast Co-op \nWorkshop Block 1  \n\nGovernance – Simplifying our Democratic Practices\nCommunity Owned Solar – Solar and practical alternative consumer owned utilities\nHousing Co-ops: A Solution for Maine’s Affordability Crisis \n\nCoffee Break – Sponsored by Rock City Coffee Cooperative \nWorkshop Block 2 \n\nCo-op Financials – How to communicate financial information effectively with different stakeholder groups\nCapital Improvement Planning for Co-ops\nCooperative Tech to Scale your Business and Support your Community\n\n___ \nChristine Hallquist’s Bio \nChristine’s career has included roles in computer design\, manufacturing\, and manufacturing consulting with tech\, automotive\, food and beverage companies. She became a CEO for Vermont Electric Cooperative in 2000 that ultimately  became nationally recognized for its work using advanced technologies. \nIn 2015 Christine transitioned to female while still keeping her role as CEO. In 2018\, she ran for Governor of Vermont as a democrat and became the first openly transgender major party gubernatorial candidate in the country. \nAfter the race\, Christine formed a joint-venture company in Canada to develop a new porous silicon battery storage technology to enable the electric grid to operate on 100% renewable energy\, 100% of the time. Unfortunately the technology could not be scaled to the size needed for the electric grid. \nChristine then went on to help two start-up Communication Union Districts in Vermont whose goal was to get all locations in member towns connected to fiber optic broadband. In July\, 2021\, Governor Scott appointed Christine to lead this effort for the entire state. \nGet to know her through the media: \nNew York Times\, Christine would like to talk about the power grid \nSamantha Bee episode about Christine Hallquist \nNow This;  Christine Hallquist is paving the way for transgender politicians \nTeen Vogue; Meet Christine Hallquist \nDenial Documentary \nEndorsement Video URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/2022-principle-six-conference/ LOCATION:University of Maine Hutchinson Center\, 80 Belmont Ave (Rt 3)\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T150000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20210601T130454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T130604Z UID:2170-1622725200-1622732400@maine.coop SUMMARY:P5 Learning Series: Cooling Down A Hot Mess DESCRIPTION:Cooling Down a Hot Mess: \nClarity Services will introduce us to the science of reactivity and strategies for self-regulation when things are “hot.”\n \nREGISTER HERE!\nWhen communication is challenging our nervous systems respond in ways that make sense based on both how we are “wired” as humans and how we’ve been conditioned by our experiences. \nIn this session we will share a beginning understanding of how our nervous systems function and how our use of language can be supportive to the regulation of our own nervous systems and the nervous systems of others\, creating the conditions for more connecting and effective communication. URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/p5-learning-series-cooling-down-a-hot-mess/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T150000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20210407T102336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T183756Z UID:2080-1619701200-1619708400@maine.coop SUMMARY:P5 Learning Series: Energy Efficiency for Maine Co-ops DESCRIPTION:Learn more about how your Maine co-op can save money\, build community resilience\, and help solve climate issues.\nAbout this Event\n\n\n\n\nIn this workshop you will learn about Maine and Federal programs that can support your co-ops efforts to become more energy efficient. You will also learn about what specific improvements you can make and who to turn to for services.\nIs your goal to save money\, improve air quality\, and/or create benefits to your members and community partners? This workshop will guide you\, provide resources and get you inspired.\nPresenters: Vaughan Woodruff\, Revision Energy and Brian Wilson\, USDA – Rural Development\nRegister here 👉 https://bit.ly/3s16m38 URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/p5-learning-series-energy-efficiency-for-maine-co-ops/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T150000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20210305T123759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T155043Z UID:2092-1616590800-1616598000@maine.coop SUMMARY:P5 Learning Series: Open Book Management DESCRIPTION:Open Book Management: engagement\, education and excellence\n\nManagers \nLearn how to increase staff/member/resident engagement in day-to-day operation through sharing financials as a way to show how your business practices and values translate into financial viability or how certain processes and lack of engagement can strain your organization.\n \nCo-op Staff/Members/Residents \n\n\nLearn about ways that can help you engage in your co-op without the frustration or fear surrounding financial information. Engaging in the organization’s/community’s decision making process and understanding how financials are linked to day-to-day activities opens up the opportunity for creative thinking and problem solving\, a supportive and democratic work environment\, and for fostering a strong ownership culture.\n \n\n\n \n👉REGISTER HERE! \nThe impetus for introducing Open Book Management (OBM) is often to bring more transparency and achieve improved financial performance. While these goals are important\, OBM is so much more! Implementing an OBM philosophy is about changing the culture of your business (or community). It’s about management letting go of some of the control\, opening up a dialog\, and drawing employees (or community members) into decisions that can bring about lasting change. OBM is about numbers and finances\, but it’s also about operationalizing the Ends. It’s a way to help every member of the staff recognize how the work they do every day connects to the larger\, long-term goals of the co-op. \nGiving employees the opportunity to engage in thoughtful conversation\, participate in decision-making and be part of setting goals offers them something more than their daily tasks. More importantly\, understanding how those tasks impact the bottom-line can really ignite people’s enthusiasm to do an excellent job every day. Within OBM culture\, the conversation returns time and again to the ways in which everybody’s actions impact sales\, margin\, labor and the long-term success of the co-op. \nIn this workshop\, we will review the potential benefits of Open Book Management and the elements needed for its successful adaptation into a cooperative business model. \nPresenter: Melanie Reid\, Columinate\n\n\n \n \nShare the Registration Link with Friends!\n  URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/p5-learning-series-open-book-management/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T000000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20210128T192502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T102631Z UID:1989-1614211200-1634169600@maine.coop SUMMARY:CMBA P5 Learning Series DESCRIPTION:Note: CMBA has shifted focus slightly this year to provide a learning series in place of our annual P6 (Cooperation Among Cooperatives) Conference. This is due to current difficulties of gathering and networking during the COVID pandemic. \n \n  \nThe theme for our new learning series is Principle 5: Education\, Training\, and Information\nCooperative Principle 5: Education\, Training\, and Information — Cooperatives provide education and training for their members\, elected representatives\, managers\, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their co-operatives. They inform the general public – particularly young people and opinion leaders – about the nature and benefits of co-operation. \nWe will offer a five part expert-led learning series over the course of five months. The selection of topics for this Learning Series is based on the needs and interests of the Maine Co-op Community. The knowledge and tools presented in the five separate workshops will be directly applicable to both business and housing cooperatives. One of our overarching goals for this learning series is to have participants take the information and skills they learn and teach their co-workers\, members of their community\, their co-op members\, and their fellow board members. Spreading expert knowledge through the cooperative process helps bring us closer to our vision of a prosperous\, equitable\, democratically owned economy where everyone can fulfill their needs and aspirations. \nHere is a preview of our tentative schedule: \n\nLoan Readiness – Assess your assets\, count your cash\, and appreciate your application process. – February 25th\, 1-3 pm. This is a panel-led workshop in which co-op professionals and entrepreneurs will learn how best to prepare to apply for funding for an expansion or for opening a business\, including a cooperative. REGISTER HERE! | WATCH RECORDING\nOpen Book Management – practices and tools that build financial knowledge\, trust and ownership. March 24th\, 1-3 pm. Learn how to improve performance and meet member needs by engaging  the board and staff in understanding how the co-op generates income. This workshop will also include a broader overview of  democratic management principles that develop and engage workers. REGISTER HERE! | WATCH THE RECORDING\nIgniting Community Partnership – a clean energy workshop. April 29\, 1-3pm. Learn practical strategies for how our co-ops can address climate change and be more sustainable. This workshop will include a USDA-RD presentation on grant programs supporting co-op’s energy efficiency and renewable energy investments. REGISTER HERE! | WATCH THE RECORDING\nCooling Down a Hot Mess – Conflict management for Boards\, Management and staff. June 3\, 1-3pm. Clarity Services will introduce us to the science of reactivity and strategies for self-regulation when things are “hot.” REGISTER HERE! | WATCH THE RECORDING\nOnce Upon a Co-op – Developing and telling the co-op story. Fall 2021. This workshop will provide tools to create engaging co-op stories through collaboration between co-ops in Maine. REGISTER HERE | WATCH THE RECORDING -CANCELED\n\nKeep checking back for updates! \nP5 Learning Series Playlist \nTo become a sponsor please fill out this form. URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/cmba-p5-learning-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20200909T153034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T160129Z UID:1905-1602680400-1602864000@maine.coop SUMMARY:PRINCIPLE SIX CONFERENCE OCTOBER 2020 DESCRIPTION:CMBA will hold its 7th annual Principle Six Conference virtually in October 2020. \nWhile it’s unfortunate that we had to cancel our spring P6 Conference at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast\, we are excited to present a modified virtual conference during Co-op Month instead. The event will help cooperatives\, their staff and supporters build business skills while also providing networking opportunities for Maine’s co-op community. The conference will now offer three days of workshops scheduled for October 14th\, 15th\, and 16th from 1 pm to 4 pm. An agenda and meeting information will be provided the morning of each day. You are welcome to attend as many or as few of the workshops as you would like. \nClick on the image to get your tickets \n \n  \nCONFERENCE SCHEDULE\nDay 1\n1:00 Welcome to P6 2020\n1:30 Cooperative Governance in Practice\n2:50 Break\n3:00 ROC Model Preserves Affordable Housing\n4:00 End of Day 1 \nDay 2\n1:00 Welcome\n1:15 Beyond Equity & Inclusion 2:50 Break\n3:00 Beautiful Troubling: Intervening on Racism\n4:00 End of Day 2 \nDay 3\n1:00 Welcome\n1:15 Interacting With the Media 2:50 Break\n3:00 Advancing our Co-op Advocacy Efforts\n3:50 Thank you! \nWORKSHOPS\nOctober 14\nSession 1 — Cooperative Governance in Practice: Managing Your Expert Manager \nPresenter: Thane Joyal (Columinate) \nThis workshop will focus on practical aspects of governance. We’ll use scenario-based learning to illuminate basic skills and strategies to support strong relationships between board and management. Presenters (with help from a few volunteers) will role-play a board meeting at a resident owned manufactured housing cooperative in which management is not fully meeting board (or community) expectations. We’ll focus on the roles of community members in supporting and holding their board accountable; of board members in supporting one and holding one another and their board leader accountable\, and of the board as a whole in supporting and holding their cooperative’s manageable. – Break – Session 2: Stable and Permanently Affordable Housing – Solid as a ROC: How does the ROC model fit into the affordable housing market in Maine? \nSession 2 — Stable and Permanently Affordable Housing- Solid as a ROC: How the ROC model builds and supports the affordable housing market in Maine.\nFacilitator: Jeanee Wright (NEROC)\nGuest: Paul Bradley\, ROC USA President \nHave you ever wanted to know more about the ROC model of cooperatives? How did it get started? What does it mean to be part of a “model” of ROCs? Why is the ROC model so important to the low income housing crisis and a tool in a community’s housing toolkit? In this session we will explore the story of how this movement started\, the state of the movement today and hear from ROC community leaders how cooperative ownership transformed their communities! \nOctober 15\nSession 1 — Co-ops: A Portal Beyond Equity and Inclusion\nPresenter: Suparna Kudesia (CoFED) \nIn this workshop\, we will share a brief history of cooperative practices of collective liberation that BIPOC-led co-ops in CoFED’s network of young cooperators of color (MyceliYUM) embody. Co-ops led by Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color (BIPOC) cooperators have been budding as alternatives for generations in our communities. For us\, the conversation we are in need for is centered around collective liberation and centering the needs\, victories\, resilience\, and joy of our cooperative visions and practices. Participants will leave with a foundation of BIPOC-led cooperative strategies to thrive in a predominantly white-economic infrastructure. BIPOC cooperators will learn how to embody resilience\, joy\, and liberation in our cooperative work and practice through collectivized care\, unlearning internalized capitalism\, and compassion. White cooperators will learn how to move our cooperative spaces towards a decolonized praxis. \nSession 2 — Beautiful Troubling: Intervening on Racism through Liberatory Practices\nModerated by CDI’s Collective Liberation Work Group \nDrawing on the Anti-Racist Principles from The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond\, this discussion will offer participants an opportunity to move from reflection and assessment to action and accountability in their Cooperatives and communities. \nOctober 16\nSession 1 — Interacting with the Media: How can Maine’s cooperative community better interact with the media to advance cooperative development in Maine?\nPanel: Maureen Milliken (MainBiz)\, Chris Busby (Mainer News)\, Fred Bever (Maine Public)\nModerator: Doug Clopp (CDI) \nThis interactive session will feature three Maine journalists whose outlets have covered cooperative development in Maine. Session participants will learn the most effective ways to interact with media\, what makes a good story\, and what to do\, and not do\, to get our stories of the impact of cooperative development out to a larger audience. \nSession 2 — Connecting CMBA’s Work With the Media to Advance Our Advocacy Efforts \nFacilitator: Doug Clopp (CDI) & Rob Brown (CDI) \nBuilding on what participants learned in Session 1\, participants will explore how we can effectively use and expand our communications capacity and storytelling to educate policy and decision makers to take cooperative development in Maine to scale. In this session we will analyze and discuss ways we can build strategic communications campaigns that are coordinated to advance advocacy efforts at the State House and at our city and town councils. \n\nPlease email emmy@maine.coop if you have a hard time covering the ticket fee. \n— \nPrinciple Six\, one of seven cooperative principles\, focuses on cooperation among cooperatives. This conference provides the opportunity for Maine cooperatives to join forces in building a strong cooperative economy in Maine. This event will help staff\, management\, and boards build governing skills. It will also provide attendees with a networking platform\, highlight advocacy efforts and opportunities\, and bring cooperators together to celebrate the role that co-ops can take in the fight for racial equity. \n— \nThe conference is sponsored by a Host Committee including the Cooperative Development Institute\, Democracy at Work Institute\, Portland Food Co-Op\, Cabot Creamery\, Insource Renewables\, Belfast Co-Op\, Columinate\, and ROC USA. Additional sponsors are Blue Hill Co-op\, Rising Tide Co-op\, Cooperative Fund of New England\, Fedco Seeds\, Town & Country FCU\, cPort Credit Union\, and Maine Harvest Credit Union. The event is also sponsored by National Co+op Grocers\, Fare Share Food Cooperative\, U. S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives\, Maine DECD\, Community Credit Union\, Maine AFL – CIO\, and Rock City Roasters. URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/principle-six-conference-october-2020/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20191106T171308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T171308Z UID:1559-1573668000-1573673400@maine.coop SUMMARY:co-op finance basics DESCRIPTION:This is a financial management class offered by the Belfast Co-op. \nThe class is open and free to the public. \nPlease call (207)338-2532 to register. \n \n  URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/co-op-finance-basics/ LOCATION:Belfast Free Library\, 106 High St\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T183000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20191106T144731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T145011Z UID:1540-1573574400-1573583400@maine.coop SUMMARY:a cooperative approach to the future of Food - livestream DESCRIPTION:A Cooperative Approach to the Future of Food\nYounger generations see economic exclusion and inequality\, political divisiveness\, and are demanding a greater say in the future of food. Could this be a cooperative moment? What can we learn from an examination of the history and current state of the US cooperative movement\, which has been so significant to Rural America? Join us for a timely discussion between experts in cooperative structures moderated by Swette Center Executive Director Kathleen Merrigan. Following our panel\, there will be time for audience participation and a post program reception with rooftop views. \nThis event is cosponsored by National Cooperative Business Association\, CLUSA International. \nwatch the livestream here.\n\nPanelists:\n\nJohn and Carol Zippert \n\n\n\nFormer Federation of Southern Cooperatives\, Cooperative Hall of Famers\n\n\n\n\nJerry McGeorge \n\n\n\nExecutive Vice President\, CROPP Cooperative\, Organic Valley\n\n\n\nSarah Tyree \n\n\n\nVice President\, Policy and Public Affairs\, CoBank\n\n\n\n\nDoug O’Brien \n\n\n\nPresident and CEO\, National Cooperative Business Association\, CLUSA International URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/a-cooperative-approach-to-the-future-of-food/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T150000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20191014T135454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T135454Z UID:1468-1571572800-1571583600@maine.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Month Grill Out in Portland DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 3rd Annual Free Grill Out! \nOutside\, our deli staff will be grilling up beef burgers\, vegan burgers\, and uncured beef hot dogs. Inside\, enjoy wine samples with La Riojana\, Argentina’s largest wine co-operative. \nThroughout the event\, we’ll be raffling off prizes for you to take home. \nCome for an afternoon of Co-op community celebration! \nThis year’s Grill Out is being generously sponsored by Caldwell Farms. URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/co-op-month-grill-out-in-portland/ LOCATION:Portland Food Co-op\, 290 Congress St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20191007T145412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T150148Z UID:1436-1571486400-1571504400@maine.coop SUMMARY:Town & Country FCU’s 5th Annual Money Conference DESCRIPTION:Town & Country FCU’s 5th Annual Money Conference to offer diverse topics\, engaging workshops\, valuable advice and all at no cost\nFree Conference\nThe 5th Annual Town & Country FCU Money Conference is set for Saturday\, October 19\, from Noon to 5 p.m.\, at the Abromson Center at the University of Southern Maine in Portland. The line-up of speakers and workshops reinforces the Conference’s goal to present financial issues and topics that offer something for nearly every demographic\, and is among the most unique financial education events offered anywhere in Maine. Attendance is open to anyone\, and at no cost. \n“October is National Co-Op month\, and we can’t think of much else that highlights the spirit of cooperation any more than offering a Conference at no charge that can help people learn about financial issues that can have a positive impact on their financial wellness for years to come. This Conference is open to anyone because we want as many people as possible to benefit from the knowledge\, expertise and discussion that our workshops and speakers will offer\,” remarked David Libby\, President and CEO of Town & Country FCU.\nThe 2019 Conference features workshops on a variety of topics\, including a number of new sessions\, such as The Sandwich Generation\, which is focused on providing information\, resources and suggestions on how to start talking to your elderly family members and children about financial issues: Uncoupling Your Money in Separation and Divorce\, a workshop to help attendees contemplating separation or divorce understand why and how to uncouple their personal finances to help establish a new life; and What Is Financial Health\, Really?\, a workshop that features nationally-acclaimed financial behavioral expert\, Sarah Newcomb\, who will discuss research into the minds of spenders and explain how four simple mental factors can affect your financial health.  Other sessions include workshops on Home Buying\, Credit Basics\, Paying for College\, Saving for Retirement\, Estate Planning and more. \nThere is strong evidence of the need for learning opportunities related to finances\, with research indicating that 40% of Mainers don’t have money on hand to cover a $400 emergency\, and 78% of Mainers live paycheck to paycheck. \nWhile the Conference runs for the entire afternoon\, attendees can choose to attend one session or stay for the entire Conference.  “This Conference is about sharing knowledge and information to help people better understand important financial issues that impact their lives today and in the future\,” added Libby. \nAlthough there is no charge to attend\, pre-registration is encouraged for planning purposes.  To register\, please visit www.tcfcu.com/community-events/money-conference \nThere will also be exhibitors from the community and various organizations\, and complimentary food and beverages provided at the conclusion of the Conference. \nAbout Town & Country Federal Credit Union\nAs Maine’s second largest credit union with nearly 40\,000 members\, Town & Country is a full-service financial institution offering a wide range of financial products and services to people who live\, work\, go to school or worship in Cumberland and York Counties. Designated as one of Maine’s ‘Best Places to Work’ for the past eight years\, the credit union has $405 million in assets\, and is part of the second largest branch network in the country. To learn more\, visit www.tcfcu.com. URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/town-country-fcus-5th-annual-money-conference/ LOCATION:Abromson Center at the University of Southern Maine in Portland\, 88 Bedford Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04104\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T203000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20190926T002048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T002206Z UID:1328-1570644000-1570653000@maine.coop SUMMARY:Understanding Governance DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Co-op Month by increasing your understanding of the role of the Board of Directors! Join members of the Cooperative Maine Business Alliance for a discussion and workshop centered on the role that governance plays in our cooperatives – the roles and responsibilities of boards of directors\, their relationship with managers\, their relationship with the membership\, and more. Thane Joyal\, Governance Support and Board Development consultant from Columinate (www.columinate.coop)\, will be facilitating this deep dive into the role of the Board of Directors across a wide spectrum of cooperative sectors. \nThis workshop will have many opportunities to work on sample challenges in small groups with your own board\, members and managers\, as well as with folks from other co-ops. The goal is to create a rich\, interactive\, peer-to-peer learning experience where everyone can come away with some new skills and insights\, as well as deepen relationships with other co-ops in the Midcoast and beyond. \nThis is a free workshop. \nFor more information\, please contact Emmy Andersson\, Network Coordinator. URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/understanding-governance/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church\, 37 Miller Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maine.coop/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Understanding-Governance.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T200000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20190930T163030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T191036Z UID:1404-1570640400-1570651200@maine.coop SUMMARY:Raise-Op Co-op Month Gathering DESCRIPTION:RAISE-Op welcomes the community in a celebration of Cooperatives at the\nSt. Mary’s Nutrition Center on 208 Bates Street in Lewiston. \nCelebration schedule:\n5:00 – 6:30 PM Community Dinner provided by Healthy Neighborhoods\n5:30 – 6:30 PM Silk-screen t-shirt making\n6:30 PM Family movie showing with announcements about Coop Month and Homes for All.\n\n  URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/raise-op-co-op-month-gathering/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Nutrition Center\, 208 Bates Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T120000 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20191007T153549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T153549Z UID:1445-1570617000-1570622400@maine.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Month at Marsh River Cooperative DESCRIPTION:Office Hours with State Senator Erin Herbig\nMARSH RIVER COOPERATIVE is welcoming State Senator Erin Herbig of Waldo County for a meet-and-greet on Wednesday October 9th 10:30-Noon. \nA perfect opportunity to discuss the importance of the resilient cooperative business model and how it can help improve the quality of life for a wide range of people in the community. URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/co-op-month-at-marsh-river-cooperative/ ORGANIZER;CN="Marsh River Cooperative":MAILTO:marshrivercooperative@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191013 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20190927T175233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T175233Z UID:1392-1570406400-1570924799@maine.coop SUMMARY:FSFC - Co-op Month Member Sale 10/7-10/12 DESCRIPTION:Co-op Member Appreciation Week\nTo celebrate Co-op Month\, Fare Share is offering a full week of Member-Owner discounts. \nCome enjoy this Member-Owner only sale: 10% off on all purchases October 7 – October 12. URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/fsfc-co-op-month-member-sale-10-7-10-12/ LOCATION:Fare Share Food Cooperative\, 443 Main St\, Norway\, ME\, 04268\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191101 DTSTAMP:20260514T185556 CREATED:20190927T132824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T141343Z UID:1345-1569888000-1572566399@maine.coop SUMMARY:Co-op Month Sale at Portland Food Co-op DESCRIPTION: URL:https://maine.coop/archive-event/co-op-month-sale-at-portland-food-co-op/ LOCATION:Portland Food Co-op\, 290 Congress St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR