With a spotlight on co-op identity, the 2017 Issues Forum—an annual gathering of co-op influencers and thought leaders in Washington, D.C— focused on the cooperative business model as a disruptor and differentiator.

This annual conversation falls during Co-op Week, the U.S. co-op community’s emphasis week in May celebrating the business model and honoring its leaders and champions.For those who were unable to attend this year’s conversation, videos from the event are now available online.

This year’s events were co-hosted by the Cooperative Development Foundation, Cooperatives for a Better World, NCBA CLUSA and the Ralph K. Morris Foundation.

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Watch the keynote by Howard Brodsky, co-CEO of CCA Global Partners and chairman of Cooperatives for a Better world.

Watch the panel discussion on marketing the co-op advantage.

Watch the Hall of Fame Panel and Q&A.

Read a recap of the afternoon published by Cooperatives for a Better World.