In case you missed our announcement last week, we’re extending early-bird registration for the 2025 Cooperative IMPACT Conference through August 29 to give you more time to lock in the best rates on this year’s only national, cross-sector event elevating the conversation around a trusted, proven way to do business and build communities.
All attendees will save $200 on this year’s IMPACT Conference by registering by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Friday, August 29. And if you become a member during our P6 Summer Membership Surge, you can save even more. This summer is a great time to join—you’ll save $275 on IMPACT registration and, if eligible, get a 50 percent discount on membership dues for the rest of this year and all of 2026 (details here!).
Why IMPACT matters this year, more than ever
As cooperators, we know our collective voice is most powerful when we come together—across sectors, industries and geographies—to advance our shared priorities. Just look at how cooperatives nationwide rallied with America’s Credit Unions to preserve the credit union tax status.
As co-ops and cooperative development centers face existential threats this year, navigating a new policy and funding environment can feel overwhelming. That’s why events like the IMPACT Conference are critical—this year more than ever. At IMPACT, we can truly embrace the spirit of Principle 6: lean into each other’s expertise and experience, benefit from fresh ideas and insights, and emerge inspired and equipped to develop, advance and protect cooperative enterprise.
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