2010 SummitOctober 14th
Sponsors
Sponsors
Cabot Creamery Cooperative
http://www.cabotcheese.coop
In 1919, ninety four farmers from the Cabot area figured that if they joined forces, they could turn their excess milk into butter and market it throughout New England. Now nearly a century later Cabot Creamery is a 1,200 farm family cooperative with members in New England and upstate New York, producing quality dairy products including the "World's Best Cheddar". We value our roots as a cooperative~ and as a better way of doing business.
In 1919, ninety four farmers from the Cabot area figured that if they joined forces, they could turn their excess milk into butter and market it throughout New England. Now nearly a century later Cabot Creamery is a 1,200 farm family cooperative with members in New England and upstate New York, producing quality dairy products including the "World's Best Cheddar". We value our roots as a cooperative~ and as a better way of doing business.
Association of Vermont Credit Unions
http://www.vermontcreditunions.com
The Association of Vermont Credit Unions is a non-profit corporation that exists to provide credit unions throughout Vermont with a wide assortment of trade association services. We promote the credit union movement and a favorable public attitude toward credit unions, both within the state of Vermont and nationwide.
To the membership, the Association provides legislative advocacy, regulatory support, training and development opportunities, networking, and support services.
In conjunction with a variety of strategic business partners, the Association develops, markets and provides members with access to affordable back-office support products and services. The Association remains committed to its mission of assisting credit unions in any way possible with improving their overall level of service to members and Vermont consumers.
The Association of Vermont Credit Unions is a non-profit corporation that exists to provide credit unions throughout Vermont with a wide assortment of trade association services. We promote the credit union movement and a favorable public attitude toward credit unions, both within the state of Vermont and nationwide.
To the membership, the Association provides legislative advocacy, regulatory support, training and development opportunities, networking, and support services.
In conjunction with a variety of strategic business partners, the Association develops, markets and provides members with access to affordable back-office support products and services. The Association remains committed to its mission of assisting credit unions in any way possible with improving their overall level of service to members and Vermont consumers.
Carpet One
http://www.carpetone.com
With over a thousand flooring stores worldwide, we offer the largest selection of carpet, hardwood, laminate, ceramic tile, vinyl, area rugs and more - and you'll always find the best products and great savings... everyday at Carpet One flooring stores. Our exclusive brands like Relax, it's Lees® , Bigelow®, Good HousekeepingTM, Hanover HillsTM Hardwood, Rustic River Hardwood, Bellisima Tile, and Mirror LakeTM Laminate set the industry standard for beauty, style, and quality. In fact, every floor we offer at every Carpet One flooring store has more than surpassed our own high standards of performance and comfort. Each Carpet One Floor & HomeŽ flooring store is locally owned and operated. We are your neighbors. We work and live in your community and understand your needs. So you can expect integrity, the very best personal service, value, and warranties at each and every Carpet One flooring and carpet store.
With over a thousand flooring stores worldwide, we offer the largest selection of carpet, hardwood, laminate, ceramic tile, vinyl, area rugs and more - and you'll always find the best products and great savings... everyday at Carpet One flooring stores. Our exclusive brands like Relax, it's Lees® , Bigelow®, Good HousekeepingTM, Hanover HillsTM Hardwood, Rustic River Hardwood, Bellisima Tile, and Mirror LakeTM Laminate set the industry standard for beauty, style, and quality. In fact, every floor we offer at every Carpet One flooring store has more than surpassed our own high standards of performance and comfort. Each Carpet One Floor & HomeŽ flooring store is locally owned and operated. We are your neighbors. We work and live in your community and understand your needs. So you can expect integrity, the very best personal service, value, and warranties at each and every Carpet One flooring and carpet store.
Cooperative Development Institute (CDI)
http://www.cdi.coop
Cooperative Development Institute is the Northeast's center for cooperative business education, training and technical assistance. CDI's mission is to build a cooperative economy through the creation and development of successful cooperative enterprises and networks in diverse communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island and New York.
CDI staff and partners provide business and organizational development expertise to existing and start-up cooperatively-structured enterprises, assistance that is grounded in the unique aspects of doing business as a member owned and governed, values- and principles- based organization.
Cooperative Development Institute is the Northeast's center for cooperative business education, training and technical assistance. CDI's mission is to build a cooperative economy through the creation and development of successful cooperative enterprises and networks in diverse communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island and New York.
CDI staff and partners provide business and organizational development expertise to existing and start-up cooperatively-structured enterprises, assistance that is grounded in the unique aspects of doing business as a member owned and governed, values- and principles- based organization.
National Cooperative Business Association
http://www.ncba.coop
NCBA is the nation's oldest and largest national membership association, representing cooperatives of all types and in all industries. We are democratically organized and operate according to internationally recognized cooperative principles.
Our comprehensive programs helps co-ops strengthen their businesses so they can better serve their members and transform the global economy. These include:
Education
Co-op development
Communications
Public policy
Member services
International development
NCBA also provides a strong, unified voice on Capitol Hill, and diligently works with lawmakers to enact cooperative-friendly legislation.
NCBA offers a variety of programs and services to connect you to other co-ops; affording you many opportunities to develop partnerships that help attract and maintain your membership while growing your business.
NCBA is the nation's oldest and largest national membership association, representing cooperatives of all types and in all industries. We are democratically organized and operate according to internationally recognized cooperative principles.
Our comprehensive programs helps co-ops strengthen their businesses so they can better serve their members and transform the global economy. These include:
Education
Co-op development
Communications
Public policy
Member services
International development
NCBA also provides a strong, unified voice on Capitol Hill, and diligently works with lawmakers to enact cooperative-friendly legislation.
NCBA offers a variety of programs and services to connect you to other co-ops; affording you many opportunities to develop partnerships that help attract and maintain your membership while growing your business.
Vermont Employee Ownership Center
http://www.veoc.org
The Vermont Employee Ownership Center is a statewide non-profit whose mission is to promote and foster employee ownership in order to broaden capital ownership, deepen employee participation, retain jobs, increase living standards for working families, and stabilize communities. VEOC provides information and resources to owners interested in selling their business to their employees, employee groups interested in purchasing a business, and entrepreneurs who wish to start up a company with broadly shared ownership.
The Vermont Employee Ownership Center is a statewide non-profit whose mission is to promote and foster employee ownership in order to broaden capital ownership, deepen employee participation, retain jobs, increase living standards for working families, and stabilize communities. VEOC provides information and resources to owners interested in selling their business to their employees, employee groups interested in purchasing a business, and entrepreneurs who wish to start up a company with broadly shared ownership.
Neighboring Food Cooperative Association
http://www.nfca.coop
The Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NFCA) is a network of 20 food co-ops in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut with a combined membership of more than 80,000 members. Together, our co-operatives are working toward a shared vision of a thriving regional economy, rooted in a healthy, just and sustainable food system, and supported by collaboration among co-ops.
The Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NFCA) is a network of 20 food co-ops in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut with a combined membership of more than 80,000 members. Together, our co-operatives are working toward a shared vision of a thriving regional economy, rooted in a healthy, just and sustainable food system, and supported by collaboration among co-ops.
