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Meet our 2025 Co-op IMPACT Conference sponsors

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With early-bird registration for the 2025 Cooperative IMPACT Conference in full swing, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the organizations that help make this annual event possible. We’re grateful for their generous support, engagement and continued commitment to the only national, cross-sector event elevating the national conversation around a trusted, proven way to do business and build communities.  

Keep reading to meet this year’s sponsors.  

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! If you’re interested in helping shape and support this year’s IMPACT Conference, email NCBA’s Director of Cooperative Engagement and Member Outreach Virginia Brown at vbrown@ncba.coop 

Sponsor IMPACT 2025

 

Co-Host 

National Cooperative Bank 

NCBA is deeply grateful to National Cooperative Bank for helping us take the IMPACT Conference from concept to reality in 2017 and serving as event co-host ever since.  

 

Strategic Partner  

International Centre for Co-operative Management at Saint Mary’s University

Since 2018, we’ve partnered with the International Centre for Co-operative Management at Saint Mary’s University on a pre-conference course to kick off IMPACT week. This year’s course will unpack the business advantage of cooperative values 

 

Ideas Hub 

CoBank 

Sponsored by CoBank, this year’s Lightning Talks will take place in the Ideas Hub. Inspire by the TED Talk format, these short, dynamic presentations are designed to ignite discussion, inspire action and help shape the future of the cooperative movement. If you have a bold new idea for sparking change, submit a Lightning Talk idea by July 18.   

 

Recharge Lounge 

National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association 

Powered by America’s Electric Cooperatives, our Recharge Lounge is a perfect place to network in between sessions while recharging your phone.  

 

Hike the Hill 

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and TruStage

Our Hike the Hill sponsors, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and TruStage, know that grassroots advocacy is critical to ensuring elected officials understand the impact co-ops have in their districts.  

 

Year of Co-ops Film Fest 

National Co+op Grocers

We are thrilled to welcome National Co+op Grocers to a brand-new sponsorship category this year: our Year of Co-ops Film Fest. This event will showcase powerful stories about cooperation—and could include your co-op! Submit your video story for a chance to win a category award, be featured at IMPACT 2025 and participate in our Year of Co-ops Film Fest Panel Discussion.  

 

Engagement

America’s Credit Unions, BECU, Dairy Farmers of America, Organic Valley and Shared Capital Cooperative

NCBA is grateful for the continued support of this year’s Engagement Sponsors: America’s Credit Unions, BECU, Dairy Farmers of America, Organic Valley and Shared Capital Cooperative 

 

In-Kind 

Digital Development Communications

Digital Development Communications (DDC) is a multinational production company with 20 years of experience creating award-winning documentaries and other film projects. They’re joining the IMPACT sponsorship lineup to support our Year of Co-ops Film Fest.   

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