The University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives is excited to announce that the 2020 Consumer Cooperative Management Association (CCMA) Conference will now take place virtually from June 8-12, 2020.
Whether participating from your co-op, couch or home office, get ready to learn from and with your cooperative peers from across the country. What discoveries have we made over last several weeks? What does it look like to be an essential community resource during these challenging times? How do we move forward as stores and as a movement?
What can I expect from Virtual CCMA 2020?
- Engaging webinars featuring your cooperative peers sharing their lessons learned and strategies for the future (join live or watch the recordings later!)
- Breakout sessions after each webinar where attendees can gather to continue the conversation around webinar themes
- Opportunity to kick back and connect over a beverage (BYOB) at the Columinate Virtual Hospitality Suite
- An interactive, online scavenger hunt featuring prizes such as a free registration to CCMA 2021
See the full agenda.
What's included in my ticket?
Your ticket includes access to all webinars, recordings, networking and a virtual scavenger hunt.
Scholarships
We recognize that many individuals are experiencing economic hardship during this time. We are grateful to the Howard Bowers Fund for extending conference scholarships to those in need of financial assistance. If you are interested in attending Virtual CCMA 2020 and need financial assistance, please email UW Center for Cooperatives Outreach Specialist Megan Webster at mawebster@wisc.edu with an explanation of your need.
Payment methods
Eventbrite accepts all major credit cards. When registering, be sure that the zip code you enter matches the zip code associated with the credit card you use.
Registering as a group
If you plan to take advantage of our group discounts, be prepared to submit the full name, title, organization and email address of each registrant, as well as whether the members of your group plan to attend the Columinate Virtual Hospitality Suite.
Cancellation policy
Conference registrants who cancel their registration on or before June 5, 2020 will receive a full refund of the ticket cost, but Eventbrite administrative fees cannot be refunded. Cancellations and refunds must be requested in writing to UW Center for Cooperatives Outreach Specialist Megan Webster at mawebster@wisc.edu. Refunds are not provided for guests who do not attend the conference. Substitutions are accepted at any time prior to the start of the program at no additional cost.
Note: are you a sponsor or scholarship recipient? Email Megan Webster at mawebster@wisc.edu for your comped registration code.
The CCMA Conference is organized by the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives with assistance from a planning committee comprised of co-op managers and board members, representatives from cooperative associations, development organizations, financial partners and other various allies.
