Why We Keep it Cooperative!

What You’ll Learn We’re gearing up to celebrate the United Nations’ International Year of Cooperatives in 2025, so we’ve invited co-op cheerleader Adam Schwartz onto the podcast to help Utility Pioneers brainstorm how to tell our co-op stories in fresh, engaging ways. Guest Speaker Adam Schwartz Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity […]

What You’ll Learn Do you have a local network of cooperative storytellers? From his dual roles as an economic development manager at People’s Energy and board member for Cooperative Development Services, Marty Walsh’s has a unique take on co-op education and how Utility Pioneers can turn the cooperative difference into shared storytelling opportunities to foster […]

What You’ll Learn Food co-ops, credit unions, utilities and other types of co-ops may serve different needs, but we share many of the same stories. Cooperative educator Cathy Statz talks about the power of sharing the cross-sector co-op story with young people, then offers advice for building your local cooperative community. Guest Speaker Cathy Statz […]

One of the best ways to get staff excited about working for a cooperative is through food and cooperative-sourced gifts. To celebrate National Co-op Month in October, we’re got a list of co-op food brands to help you stock your staff break room with treats from local and national food created through cooperation. Be sure to tell staff how electric and telecommunications co-ops are part of this amazing story, too!