NCBA Brings 150 Cooperative Leaders to White House to Discuss Jobs and the Economy

 

Individuals to Share Stories of Co-Ops Strengthening Local Communities During White House Community Leaders Briefing WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - May 3, 2012) - One hundred fifty cooperative leaders from all sectors of the economy and corners of the nation will meet with top policymakers at the White House on May 4 to discuss how their organizations spur economic recovery through job creation and ongoing investments in their local communities.  ICA President, Dame Pauline Green will also be present. "Every day cooperatives around the U.S. are stimulating the economy and we are pleased to have the opportunity to discuss our successes in job creation and ways to use the cooperative model to continue to strengthen communities large and small," said Liz Bailey, interim president and chief executive officer of the National Cooperative Business Association. "Two million jobs are generated each year as a direct result of cooperatives, which illustrates the incredible impact that these organizations have on local economies."The event will begin with a briefing by senior Obama Administration officials followed by breakout sessions where cooperative leaders will meet with members of the Administration to discuss small business development, job creation, innovative agriculture programs and financial cooperatives. Read more at http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/NCBA-Brings-150-Cooperative-Lea…;