The Association of Cooperative Educators will Participate in the 2024 Cooperative IMPACT Conference
We are excited to announce that the Association of Cooperative Educators (ACE) will be participating in the 2024 Cooperative IMPACT Conference, which will take place on October 2-3 in Washington, D.C. This premier event brings together leaders and innovators from the cooperative world, providing an excellent platform to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore innovative […]
ACE Institute 2024: Video Presentations Now Available
Two months have passed since the vibrant gathering in Bismarck-Mandan, North Dakota, where #ACEInstitute2024 brought together educators, specialists, and co-operative enthusiasts from across the continent.For those who wish to revisit the highlights of this memorable week, or for anyone curious about what makes this annual gathering so special, we are excited to announce that several […]
Thank you for making #ACEInstitute2024 a resounding success!
It has already been almost a month since we gathered in Bismarck-Mandan, North Dakota for what proved to be an inspiring week of sharing and learning. Numerous presentations given by specialists and educators from all over the continent, as well as co-operative initiatives visits and warm-hearted events contributed to, as the ACE team heard from […]
ACE Conference to Highlight Native Community Economy Building
By Steve Dubb When the ACE board selected to have the ACE Institute in North Dakota, we did so for a couple of reasons: one was to recognize the vital importance that the region has played, both historically and in the present. Another critical reason was to lift up the work in Native communities in […]
A word from Gary Hampton, Chair of ACE
Dear Esteemed Members and Supporters, As Chairman of ACE, I am proud to reflect on the strides we have made in advancing cooperative education and development. Our organization, dedicated to fostering a collaborative spirit and promoting innovative solutions, has become a cornerstone in the cooperative community. Building on this strong foundation, we are eagerly anticipating […]
Welcome to the 2024 ACE Cooperative Institute
Bismarck-Mandan, North Dakota in June, 2024 The Association of Cooperative Educators was born in the Province of Saskatchewan. Canadian farmers formed cooperatives to sell their grain, to provide money to put in their crops, and to purchase inputs like fuel, seed, fertilizer, and farm implements. Their neighbors to the South in the State of North […]
Co-op Cincy: Building a Resilient, Worker-Owned Economy in Greater Cincinnati
In the heart of Greater Cincinnati, a movement has been quietly gaining momentum since its inception in 2011. Co-op Cincy, originally called the Cincinnati Union Cooperative Initiative, has been working diligently to nurture a resilient and interconnected network of worker-owned businesses. Their mission is clear: to create an economy that works for all, with a […]
ACE 2023: Co-ops in Puerto Rico—Meeting the Challenges of Resilience
By Charity Schmidt, Gary Hampton and Steve Dubb Did you miss ACE Institute 2023? This, of course, was our second full-scale in-person conference of cooperative educators since the pandemic, after last year’s Institute in Vancouver. Nearly 100 people joined us in Puerto Rico, and it was a rich three days of programming. In 2024, we […]
The ACE Institute – San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2023
The ACE Institute, an annual gathering of co-op educators, developers, and researchers, came to life in the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2023. This four-day conference, supported by dedicated sponsors (NCBA CLUSA and USDA, Impact ON (formerly Cooperation Council of Ontario), CDF, Seguros Multiples, Shared Capital Cooperative, Ralph K Morris Foundation, BancoCoop, […]
ACE Board – Call for Nominations
Deadline for application: Friday, June 30, 2023 The Nominating Committee of the ACE Board of Directors is currently seeking candidates for the ACE Board of Directors. If you are interested in running for the ACE Board of Directors, please send the following information to info@ace.coop for consideration by the ACE Board Nominating Committee. The deadline […]