What is the Cooperative Council of NC?

The Cooperative Council of North Carolina (CCNC) is an association comprised of and in support of cooperatives in North and South Carolina. 

CCNC’s mission is to educate, connect and promote cooperatives. We fulfill our mission by creating and hosting various events throughout the year. Check out our events here!

CCNC's vision is to empower cooperatives. 

Founded in 1935, CCNC was initially The Farmers' Cooperative of North Carolina. We have since evolved to incorporate and serve all sectors of cooperatives into our membership. These sectors include, but are not limited to, agriculture, electric, credit unions, insurance mutuals, telecommunications, food/grocery, associations, and worker-owner. We have power in numbers! Together, we know we can make a great impact on the cooperative movement. 

CCNC is here to gain visibility for our members, improve the economy, and empower members & their communities. 

Educate: CCNC offers customized cooperative training to co-op members and owners, employees, directors and community. 

Connect: CCNC hosts various events offering cross-sector networking opportunities, allowing cooperatives of all sizes and in all regions to connect and practice Principle 6 (P6) at its best. Not sure what P6 is? Click here to learn more! Connecting cooperatives with one another also offers room for growth and education, therefore creating a great impact! There is power in numbers! 

Promote: CCNC supports and promotes members' events and helps ideas become reality. We offer on-site assistance and marketing support to gain visibility for your organization.