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International Cooperative Alliance Names American Businessman Howard Brodsky Chairperson of newly formed Co-op 20

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

MANCHESTER, N.H., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), representing over 1 billion members worldwide, has formed the Co-op 20, a new G20 working group, and named American businessman Howard Brodsky as chairperson.

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  • MANCHESTER, N.H., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), representing over 1 billion members worldwide, has formed the Co-op 20, a new G20 working group, and named American businessman Howard Brodsky as chairperson.
  • The ICA and the newly formed Co-op 20 are joining forces with the Italian Cooperative Alliance members to contribute to these discussions, specifically the Business 20 (B20) and Civil Society 20 (C20) task forces.
  • The International Cooperative Alliance works with global and regional governments and organizations to create the legislative environments that allow cooperatives to form and grow.
  • A total of 318 organizations from 112 countries are members of the International Cooperative Alliance.

The Agricultural Cooperative of Rachi Pieria "Agios Loukas" Announces Participation in the New Campaign "The Charming Taste of Europe" in the U.S. and Canada

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Pages dedicated to "The Charming Taste of Europe" can be found on all main social networks, such as Facebook , Instagram, and YouTube .

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  • Pages dedicated to "The Charming Taste of Europe" can be found on all main social networks, such as Facebook , Instagram, and YouTube .
  • The Consortia invites everyone to join the social media campaign using the hashtag #charmeu.\nThe Agricultural Cooperative of Rachi Pieria, "AGIOS LOUKAS\'\' constitutes one of the biggest producing and highly reputed cooperatives in Greece.
  • The Agricultural Cooperative of Rachi Pieria, "AGIOS LOUKAS" always works with respect to the producer, consumer, and environment as a main priority.
  • For more information, visit\nActivity included into the - "The Charming Taste of Europe", Campaign co-founded by the European Union - Reg.

One Equity Partners Completes Sale of INTREN to MasTec Inc.

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

"We saw an opportunity to support INTREN founder Loretta Rosenmayer and her management team through a flexible ownership investment.

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  • "We saw an opportunity to support INTREN founder Loretta Rosenmayer and her management team through a flexible ownership investment.
  • OEP is a trusted partner with a differentiated investment process, a broad and senior team, and an established track record generating long-term value for its partners.
  • The company\'s culture of stewardship guides INTREN to care for others\' priorities as if they were their own.
  • As an industry leader, INTREN is proud to serve many of the country\'s foremost utility companies, private contractors and developers, municipalities and cooperatives.

Sollio Cooperative Group is proud to be among Canada's Best Managed Companies

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

b'MONTRAL, May 5, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Sollio Cooperative Group was recognized for its overall performance and steady growth by receiving the prestigious title of Canada\'s Best Managed Companies.

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  • b'MONTRAL, May 5, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Sollio Cooperative Group was recognized for its overall performance and steady growth by receiving the prestigious title of Canada\'s Best Managed Companies.
  • To distinguish itself, Sollio Cooperative Group demonstrated its purpose, vision, mission, business model and business strategy, which allow it to integrate the expectations of its members and agricultural producers.
  • More than a profitable business model that promotes innovation and productivity while respecting cooperative values, Sollio Cooperative Group has demonstrated a development model for the future of all.
  • Canada\'s Best Managed Companies program, which is in its 28th year, remains the country\'s leading business awards program, recognizing Canadian-owned and managed companies for their world-leading, innovative business practices.\nCanada\'sBest Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over$25 million.

2021 Korea Basic Income Fair successfully concludes after drawing 600,000 visitors

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

b'The 2021 Korea Basic Income Fair, the world\'s largest venue for public discussions on basic income, attracted more than 600,000 online and offline visitors before ending its three-day program on April 30.\nSUWON, South Korea, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Held under the theme of "Humans Humanely, Basic Income" and organized bytheGyeonggi Provincial Government,the 2021 Korea Basic Income Fair successfully concluded its three-day program on April 30.\nThis year\'s fair was held both online and offline in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.

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  • b'The 2021 Korea Basic Income Fair, the world\'s largest venue for public discussions on basic income, attracted more than 600,000 online and offline visitors before ending its three-day program on April 30.\nSUWON, South Korea, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Held under the theme of "Humans Humanely, Basic Income" and organized bytheGyeonggi Provincial Government,the 2021 Korea Basic Income Fair successfully concluded its three-day program on April 30.\nThis year\'s fair was held both online and offline in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.
  • Basic income guarantees economic recovery and continuous growth by expanding demand through income support.
  • "\nDuring the opening ceremony, 53 local governments, including the Gyeonggi Provincial Government, joined the inaugural meeting of the Local Government Council on Basic Income and selected Ulsan\'s Ulju Mayor Lee Sun-ho as the first chairperson of the Council.
  • We will make an effort to expand various basic income policies and models discussed at the international conference.

Conexon internet service provider Connect expands high-speed internet access in Georgia with new partnership with Middle Georgia EMC

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

\xe2\x80\x9cWe are thrilled to have Middle Georgia EMC joining our other Georgia cooperatives as part of our team and contributing to a shared vision and future powered by fiber.\xe2\x80\x9d\nMiddle Georgia EMC\xe2\x80\x99s $36.7 million fiber network is expected to be completed within 2 years.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe are thrilled to have Middle Georgia EMC joining our other Georgia cooperatives as part of our team and contributing to a shared vision and future powered by fiber.\xe2\x80\x9d\nMiddle Georgia EMC\xe2\x80\x99s $36.7 million fiber network is expected to be completed within 2 years.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cConnect is making it possible for our cooperative to deliver this vital service at last.
  • Connect leverages Conexon\xe2\x80\x99s decades of co-op operations, fiber-optic design and construction, telecommunications, federal and state lobbying and customer experience management expertise to successfully launch and operate projects.
  • Conexon offers its electric cooperative clients end-to-end broadband deployment and operations support, from a project\xe2\x80\x99s inception all the way through to its long-term sustainability.

Dustin Zubke Named Georgia Transmission Corp. Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

b'TUCKER, Ga., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dustin Zubke has been selected to serve as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of Georgia Transmission Corp.

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  • b'TUCKER, Ga., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dustin Zubke has been selected to serve as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of Georgia Transmission Corp.
  • The generation and transmission cooperative delivers power to 25 member systems, serving consumers throughout eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota.
  • The cooperative bank provides financial services to agribusiness, rural infrastructure and Farm Credit customers in all 50 states.\nAt Georgia Transmission, Zubke will provide leadership and strategic oversight to the cooperative\'s finances, including a 2021 capital budget of $226.1 million.
  • Additionally, he will serve on the cooperative\'s leadership team.\n"We are excited to welcome Dustin to Georgia Transmission," said President and CEO Barbara Hampton.

Gaétan Desroches announces his retirement as Sollio Cooperative Group CEO in September

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

b'MONTREAL, April 20, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -After working at Sollio Cooperative Group and its network for over 40 years, CEO Gatan Desroches announces his plans to retire and leave his position effective September 10.

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  • b'MONTREAL, April 20, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -After working at Sollio Cooperative Group and its network for over 40 years, CEO Gatan Desroches announces his plans to retire and leave his position effective September 10.
  • Gatan\'s unifying leadership, down-to-earth, people-focused nature and passion for the agricultural cooperative community were strong assets that helped him get Sollio Cooperative Group to where it is today," said GhislainGervais, President of Sollio Cooperative Group.\n""I am very pleased to have contributed to Sollio Cooperative Group being recognized and respected for what it is, a great cooperative enterprise, well managed, owned by agricultural producers.
  • Working within the cooperative group model was a privilege that allowed me to combine cooperative values, in which I deeply believe, and business leadership.
  • In 2015, he became Chief Executive Officer of BMR Group and Executive Vice-President of Sollio Cooperative Group.\nSollio Cooperative Group is Canada\'s largest agricultural cooperative with Quebec roots.

Ni Hsin to Expand Energy Coffee Business through Partnership with O&G Cooperative

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The partnership will see BlackBixon retailing its drinks at various onshore and offshore O&G locations owned by members of KTP.

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  • The partnership will see BlackBixon retailing its drinks at various onshore and offshore O&G locations owned by members of KTP.
  • This agreement will not only benefit BlackBixon through having more locations to distribute the energy coffee drink, but also benefits members of the cooperative, who will have another source of income through their participation in the BlackBixon business.
  • BlackBixon's business model fits in nicely, promoting small scale business which the members of KTP can participate."
  • We are optimistic this growing online business platform will further enhance the visibility of and offer business opportunities for BlackBixon.

99th Annual General Meeting of Sollio Cooperative Group Composition of the Board of Directors and election of the Executive Committee

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Friday, February 26, 2021

BROMONT, QC, Feb. 26, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -As part of its 99th Annual General Meeting, which took place virtually yesterday and was attended by more than 219 delegates, Sollio Cooperative Group held its Board of Directors meeting.

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  • BROMONT, QC, Feb. 26, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -As part of its 99th Annual General Meeting, which took place virtually yesterday and was attended by more than 219 delegates, Sollio Cooperative Group held its Board of Directors meeting.
  • I would also like to thank my colleagues for their renewed faith in me as President of Sollio Cooperative Group," said Mr. Gervais.
  • The composition of the Board of Directors for 2021-2022 is as follows:
    The 2020 Annual Report as well as the Corporate Responsibility Report of Sollio Cooperative Group are available on the organisation's website .
  • We are Sollio Cooperative Group, Canada's largest agricultural cooperative with roots in Quebec.