Coop Econ 2026!
Welcome!
We’re glad you’re joining us! CoopEcon 2026 brings cooperative members together to learn, share experiences, and build stronger cooperatives and communities.
This year’s theme, “Staging Sustainable Futures,” guides our time together as we explore practical ways to help our cooperatives grow and thrive. Find event details below to help you prepare and make the most of your time with us.
This event takes place in Epes, Alabama, at the Federation's Rural Training and Research Center, beginning on Thursday, October 15th and concluding on Saturday, October 17th.
Member & Staff Resources
Thursday - Friday Hotel Information for Members Receiving Scholarship:
Comfort Inn US Hwy 80 - Demopolis, AL
Call: (334) 289-9595
Other Options in the Area:
Hampton Inn & Suites - Meridian, MS
Call: 1-888-524-0562
Best Western Plus - Demopolis, AL
Call: 1-334 289-2611
Event Contacts
If you have any questions, please contact your state contact listed. If your state is not listed, please email info@federation.coop and/or call:
Main Event Contact: Terence Courtney
terencecourtney@federation.coop
404-765-0991
Alabama: Andre Carter
Andrecarter@federation.coop
Office Number: (205) 652-9676
Georgia: Roderick Collins
roderickcollins@federation.coop
Office Number: (229) 432-5799
Louisiana: Erica Smith
ericasmith@federation.coop
Office Number: (318) 704-2423
Mississippi: Ben Burkett
Office Number: (601) 944-0592
South Carolina: Victoria Smalls
victoriasmalls@federation.coop
Office Number: 843-321-4171
Texas: Jacqueline Figg
jackiefigg@federation.coop
Office Number: (713) 634-7385/ 404-765-0991
Florida: Naomi Thompkins
naomithompkins@federation.coop
Office Number: (386) 243-8179
Membership Questions & Support
For membership inquiries, contact:
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Email: membership@federation.coop
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Phone: 404-765-0991
General Event Questions & Support
For additional event information, please contact:
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Email: events@federation.coop
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Phone: 1-888-508-3310
Secure Your Spot!
We look forward to welcoming you!