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Register Now: Coop Symposium 2026!

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 



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

Office: (318) 704-2423


Texas

Jacqueline Figg — jackiefigg@federation.coop

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