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Feb. 16, 2023 – The nationwide Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) is accepting nominations for their Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Communicator Award. Recent past winners include Karen Moore, Baldwin EMC, Summerdale, Ala., and Donn Develder and Sheryl Meshke, Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (AMPI), New Ulm, Minn. CCA initiated this award in 1992 to recognize the commitment… Read More

Jan. 16, 2023 – The nationwide Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) is accepting writing, photography, video, projects, and publication submissions for their annual cooperative-communication contest, featuring more than 50 categories.“The contest provides an opportunity for cooperative communicators to demonstrate knowledge, expertise, and skills among a very talented and respected group of cooperative peers,” said contest chairperson,… Read More

Dec. 13, 2022 – The nationwide Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) is accepting new members and membership renewals for 2023. “Many types of cooperatives have one or more members on a communication team to organize customer and employee communication efforts,” says Candace Croft, CCA Board of Directors president. “CCA specializes in offering professional development for this… Read More

Nov. 16, 2022 – The Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) is a professional-development organization for cooperative communicators throughout the United States. Plans are in the works to put a spotlight on communication and host CCA’s annual institute at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine, June 4-6, 2023. “The three-day event will appeal to… Read More

Communication departments in cooperatives throughout the United States are powering up efforts, this month, to educate consumers on the economic impact of the cooperative business model. “October is National Co-op Month,” says Candace Croft, president of the Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) Board of Directors. “Members of the CCA organization are busy with writing, photography, video… Read More