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Learn more about the Center's work in the short video below that was created for the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the OSU South Centers, the CFAES location where the Center for Cooperatives is housed. 

 

*Highlights of CFAES Center for Cooperatives Video Transcript

 

 

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  1. Students Participate in Youth Cooperative Leadership Experience

    Apr 4, 2023

    On Friday, March 31, 2023, two area schools participated in the inaugural Youth Cooperative Leadership Experience (YCLE) hosted by The Ohio State University, CFAES Center for Cooperatives at OSU South Centers in Piketon, OH.

  2. Wait, Who Owns that Photo? A Basic Intro to Copyright for Small Business Marketing

    Feb 13, 2023

    As the calendar turns to a new year, it is a natural time for entrepreneurs to consider how they want to improve and to plan for the coming month, quarter, and even year. It is also a great time to review past marketing strategies and plan for the coming year. Have you thought about how you can improve your business’s marketing in the new year? Here are some thoughts to consider....

  3. Why Small Businesses Should Consider Video in Social Media Marketing

    Nov 29, 2022

    Does your business utilize all your marketing resources? Different social media platforms are taking up a large amount of an individals time from watching reels and videos, to posting personal and professional updates. With all the time people are logged on, is your business taking advantage of this additional marketing aspect?

Recent Videos

Selling To Your Workers
Selling to Your Workers

Are you a business owner thinking about retirement and succession strategies? Do you work with business owners getting ready for the next life stage of their business? Selling to workers is one alternative for business owners thinking about transitions or succession planning!  This webinar was hosted by the CFAES Center for Cooperatives at Ohio State, in partnership with Project Equity, as we dive into the mechanics of selling an existing business to workers!

Selling to Your Workers
Selling to Your Workers

Are you a business owner thinking about retirement and succession strategies? Do you work with business owners getting ready for the next life stage of their business? Selling to workers is one alternative for business owners thinking about transitions or succession planning!  This webinar was hosted by the CFAES Center for Cooperatives at Ohio State, in partnership with Project Equity, as we dive into the mechanics of selling an existing business to workers!

Mondragon Cooperative Experience with Dr. Todd Nesbitt
Mondragon Experience with Dr. Todd Nesbitt

Dr. Todd Nesbitt talks about his recent travel to visit the worker cooperative ecosystem of the Basque Region of Spain, including what we can learn about creating worker cooperative networks in the United States and Appalachia. The co-op ecosystem in the Basque Region is an example of worker cooperative development known worldwide.

Mondragon Experience with Dr. Todd Nesbitt
Mondragon Experience with Dr. Todd Nesbitt

Dr. Todd Nesbitt talks about his recent travel to visit the worker cooperative ecosystem of the Basque Region of Spain, including what we can learn about creating worker cooperative networks in the United States and Appalachia. The co-op ecosystem in the Basque Region is an example of worker cooperative development known worldwide.

Dennis Bolling Co-op Member Benefits
Cooperative Member Benefits

Dennis Bolling, CEO (ret.) United Producers Inc.

Cooperative Member Benefits
Cooperative Member Benefits

Dennis Bolling, CEO (ret.) United Producers Inc.

Cooperative movement in Ohio
The Future of Ohio Co-ops

Chris Bruynis, Extension Educator

The Future of Ohio Co-ops
The Future of Ohio Co-ops

Chris Bruynis, Extension Educator