Register Now: Coop Symposium 2026!
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- 14 hours ago
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We're inviting you to join us for our 8th Annual Coop Symposium, April 17th, 2026, in Epes Alabama.

WHAT TO EXPECT!
Participants will convene in state-based breakout sessions during this year’s symposium to explore the policies, challenges, and opportunities shaping cooperative development in their regions. Through collaborative dialogue, attendees will help define a shared vision and set of advocacy priorities to strengthen and sustain cooperative businesses across the South.
Outcomes:
By the end of the symposium, participants will have:
engaged in meaningful conversations around the legislative needs impacting cooperatives
contributed to the development of a unified set of advocacy priorities for the Southern region
strengthened their understanding of cooperative policy landscapes, state-specific challenges, and actionable strategies to advance legislative support within their communities
General Admissions: Register here
Members, please register here: https://app.joinit.com/o/federation-of-southern-cooperatives-laf/posts/Wd7PmNXJiQZcjj5ZY
Questions:
Event Contacts
For event details and registration support, please contact your state listed below:
Event Contacts
Main Contact (All States & General Inquiries)
Terence Courtney — terencecourtney@federation.coop
Office: (404) 765-0991
Alabama
Andre Carter — andrecarter@federation.coop
Richard Benderson — richardbenderson@federation.coop
Office: (205) 652-9676
Florida
Naomi Thompkins — naomithompkins@federation.coop
Office: (386) 243-8179
Georgia
Roderick Collins — roderickcollins@federation.coop
Office: (229) 432-5799
Mississippi
Office: (601) 944-0592
Louisiana
Erica Smith — ericasmith@federation.coop
Office: (318) 704-2423
Texas
Jacqueline Figg — jackiefigg@federation.coop



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