Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1 PM E / 12 PM C / 11 AM M / 10 AM P
Public Officials as your Co-op's Champions
Faye Mack, Faye Mack Consulting
Public officials have a lot of power. They can be vital champions for your co-op… or they can throw up roadblocks. From local administrators on up to members of Congress, strong relationships with public officials can open doors to funding, help you navigate government bureaucracy, and bring positive public attention to your co-op. In this session, you will learn about the ways public officials can support your co-op’s development, how to identify officials to focus on, and the importance of actively maintaining those relationships. Drawing from her experience as a co-op board leader during a major expansion project and years cultivating public officials in advocacy campaigns, Faye Mack will share tangible strategies, tips, and lessons learned. You’ll leave feeling more confident and ready to make a plan with your team!