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The Health Transformation Alliance Appoints George A. Murphy, Chief Revenue Development Officer

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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WESTMONT,N.J., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Health Transformation Alliance (HTA), a cooperative of 58 of America's leading employers that have come together to x our broken healthcare system, today announced the appointment of George A. Murphy as Chief Revenue Development Officer effective immediately.

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  • WESTMONT,N.J., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Health Transformation Alliance (HTA), a cooperative of 58 of America's leading employers that have come together to x our broken healthcare system, today announced the appointment of George A. Murphy as Chief Revenue Development Officer effective immediately.
  • He will report to HTA Chief Executive Officer Robert E. Andrews and lead HTA's development of pathbreaking analytics and joint venture growth opportunities.
  • I am confident that George, who is both deeply experienced and respected in health care, will greatly enhance HTA's transformational mission."
  • The Health Transformation Alliance (HTA) is a cooperative of 58 of America's leading employers that have come together to fix our broken healthcare system.

CFC’s Initial 2020 Key Ratio Trend Analysis Results Demonstrate Cooperatives’ Financial Strength

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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DULLES, Va., July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) has analyzed preliminary data for its 2020 Key Ratio Trend Analysis (KRTA) report, an annual assessment of financial trends among electric distribution cooperatives nationwide.

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  • DULLES, Va., July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) has analyzed preliminary data for its 2020 Key Ratio Trend Analysis (KRTA) report, an annual assessment of financial trends among electric distribution cooperatives nationwide.
  • The results show the majority of electric cooperatives have maintained strong financial metrics and have successfully managed through last years economic downturn.
  • Preliminary KRTA results are based on data submitted by 812 electric distribution cooperatives for the year ending Dec. 31, 2020.
  • CFC calculates 145 financial and operational ratios for each cooperative and provides a report showing the cooperatives ratio compared with the U.S. median value.

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

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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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.

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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.

National Cooperative Bank Announces 2021 Board of Directors and Board Leadership

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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In addition to Ablett, Fink, Hyland and Wynn, the NCB Board Members are:\nPatrick Jury (Vice Chair) Principal, Patrick S. Jury Associates, West Des Moines, IA;\nMarc Friedman, CFO of a Few Cool Hardware Stores in Washington, DC;\nJanis Herschkowitz, past President and CEO of PRL, Inc. in Cornwall, PA.;\nAndrea Levere, past President of Prosperity Now in Washington, D.C.;\nChristine Neal, past Chief Financial Officer of Unified Grocers in Commerce, CA;\nAbout National Cooperative Bank: National Cooperative Bank is dedicated to strengthening communities nationwide through the delivery of banking and financial services, complemented by a special focus on cooperative expansion and economic development.

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  • In addition to Ablett, Fink, Hyland and Wynn, the NCB Board Members are:\nPatrick Jury (Vice Chair) Principal, Patrick S. Jury Associates, West Des Moines, IA;\nMarc Friedman, CFO of a Few Cool Hardware Stores in Washington, DC;\nJanis Herschkowitz, past President and CEO of PRL, Inc. in Cornwall, PA.;\nAndrea Levere, past President of Prosperity Now in Washington, D.C.;\nChristine Neal, past Chief Financial Officer of Unified Grocers in Commerce, CA;\nAbout National Cooperative Bank: National Cooperative Bank is dedicated to strengthening communities nationwide through the delivery of banking and financial services, complemented by a special focus on cooperative expansion and economic development.
  • NCB provides financial products and services for the nation's cooperatives, their members, and socially responsible organizations.
  • Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Bank has offices in Alaska, New York, Ohio and Virginia.
  • To learn more, visit www.ncb.coop ,National Cooperative Bank on Facebook and Instagram, or on Twitter @natlcoopbank.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-cooperative-bank-announ...\n"

The Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Kavala Announces Participation in the New Campaign "The Charming Taste of Europe" in the U.S. and Canada

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Friday, May 14, 2021
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Thanks to "The Charming Taste of Europe" program, the kiwis of Kavala are now ready to conquer the American and Canadian market with the slogan, "Enjoy it!

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  • Thanks to "The Charming Taste of Europe" program, the kiwis of Kavala are now ready to conquer the American and Canadian market with the slogan, "Enjoy it!
  • 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 Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Kavala (Kavala COOP) was founded in 1927.
  • For more information, visit http://www.easkavalas.gr/\nActivity included into the - "The Charming Taste of Europe", Campaign co-founded by the European Union - Reg.

Elder Care in Ontario is Broken, and Here’s One Way We Can Fix It

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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And the Home Care Workers\xe2\x80\x99 Co-operative hopes to pave the way for others to follow across the province.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe root of our problems with long-term care is that we don\xe2\x80\x99t value our elders or their caregivers.

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  • And the Home Care Workers\xe2\x80\x99 Co-operative hopes to pave the way for others to follow across the province.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe root of our problems with long-term care is that we don\xe2\x80\x99t value our elders or their caregivers.
  • The way we are warehousing older people in large, institutional long-term care homes is inhumane, and the pandemic has laid this bare.
  • By taking care of our workers, they can confidently and compassionately take care of our loved ones, the job they love to do.\nRuss Christianson (M.I.R., B.
  • is a co-op developer who has helped over two hundred co-operative enterprises launch in Ontario over the past thirty years.

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

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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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.

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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.

Provincial Association Pilots New Education Program Directed at Youth

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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Co-operative Minds is a project-based learning program designed to address the lack of co-operative business education in the classroom, while teaching youth the value of working collectively to solve real world problems.

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  • Co-operative Minds is a project-based learning program designed to address the lack of co-operative business education in the classroom, while teaching youth the value of working collectively to solve real world problems.
  • Theres strong evidence that projects with real-world outcomes hold some of the greatest potential for helping students become driven, empathetic and engaged citizens, says Michelle Christmann, OCAs Education Manager who is leading the program.
  • ABOUT THE ONTARIO CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (OCA): Co-operatives are a different kind of business model that are driven by people, planet and profit.
  • IF YOU ARE GOING TO USE THIS MEDIA RELEASE, KINDLY MENTION THE ONTARIO CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION AS A SOURCE THANK YOU.

New Village Cooperative Senior Housing Coming To Fargo, ND

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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FARGO, N.D., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On Wednesday, March 10th, 2021, Real Estate Equities Development, LLC announced plans for its newest Village Cooperative senior housing community in Fargo, North Dakota.

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  • FARGO, N.D., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On Wednesday, March 10th, 2021, Real Estate Equities Development, LLC announced plans for its newest Village Cooperative senior housing community in Fargo, North Dakota.
  • Senior cooperative housing communities originally began in Minnesota in the 1970s and have had a successful track record with over 130 communities, primarily in the Midwest.
  • "Our company began developing Village Cooperative communities nearly 20 years ago because we saw the demand for this type of dynamic lifestyle.
  • There is no other senior cooperative in the area that offers the convenience and easy lifestyle that is available at the Village Cooperative.

Cannadips CBD pouches now available in 59 COOP retail stores and online in Switzerland

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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ZURICH, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cannadips Europe, a SpectrumLeaf Limited brand, is now offering its Natural Mint and Tangy Citrus flavoured CBD pouches at 59 COOP retail stores throughout Switzerland as well as online at COOP.ch.

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  • ZURICH, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cannadips Europe, a SpectrumLeaf Limited brand, is now offering its Natural Mint and Tangy Citrus flavoured CBD pouches at 59 COOP retail stores throughout Switzerland as well as online at COOP.ch.
  • "This latest addition of COOP retail stores in Switzerland is truly a fantastic opportunity for the Cannadips brand in one of our most strategic markets where Cannadips was already available at 107 Valora kkiosk stores and approximately 150 independent retail and wholesale providers," says SpectrumLeaf CEO Felix Sundstrom.
  • Cannadips CBD pouches are THC-free, nicotine-free, tobacco-free and utilizes a patented technology to delivery water-soluble CBD with high bioavailability for an enhanced delivery and absorption experience.
  • To find the closest COOP or other retail stores that carry Cannadips, access the online store locator function at Cannadips.eu.