Join the Movement: Register Today for the Minnesota Cooperative Summit

Credit unions across Minnesota are invited to participate in the inaugural Minnesota Cooperative Summit: Cooperatively Building a Better World, taking place July 29–30, 2025, at the University of Minnesota Morris. This landmark event celebrates the International Year of Cooperatives and offers a unique opportunity for credit unions to engage with the broader cooperative community.

Why Credit Unions Should Attend 
​As a proud sponsor, the Minnesota Credit Union Network underscores the importance of this summit in fostering collaboration and innovation among cooperatives. Event highlights include:

• Keynote Address: Insights from Jerome Nikolai Warren, co-author of The Routledge Handbook of Cooperative Economics and Management, on the future of cooperative economics.
• Special Remarks: From former Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, current President of Global Minnesota and longtime advocate for cooperatives.
• Co-op Tours: Explore successful cooperative models in Morris on July 29.
• Interactive Sessions: Engage in breakout discussions on creative cooperative solutions for community issues.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow cooperators during receptions and meals.

Celebrating Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Broken Clock Cooperative Brewery will be serving Minnesota Credit Union’s High Yield Pale Ale at the closing reception, highlighting our partnership as an example of collaboration in our cooperative ecosystem.

Register Now
Thanks to sponsorships, registration costs are low, and scholarships are available. Attendees have access to free onsite childcare and optional bus transportation from the Twin Cities. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative event that aims to strengthen the cooperative movement in Minnesota. For more information and to register, visit www.mncooperativesummit.org.