MEMBER BENEFITS
🤝 Welcome to the Northeast Cooperative Council (NECC)
At the NECC, we bring together cooperative leaders to explore and address shared challenges and opportunities — from governance and member relations to risk management and emerging industry trends.
Our events provide powerful networking opportunities, allowing members to connect informally and build trusted relationships. These connections often lead to smoother, more productive business collaborations.
🌱 Student engagement is a core part of our mission. Many students who participate in NECC activities go on to build successful careers in cooperatives after graduation.
🎓 Strong Ties to Education & Cornell University
- We partner with the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University to shape future cooperative leaders.
- Each spring, we support the Cornell Cooperative Business Management class for graduate and undergraduate students.
- We collaborate with the Cooperative Enterprise Program to deliver member education.
- Our Cooperative Leadership Fund, managed by the Cornell University Foundation, supports cooperative education across the Northeast.
🌍 National Connections
- Member of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, advocating in Washington, D.C.
- Affiliated with the National Conference of State Cooperative Councils, connecting 20 U.S. cooperative councils.
🙌 Become a Member
We welcome:
- Agricultural and electric cooperatives
- Farm Credit Associations in the Northeastern U.S.
- Professionals who advise or support cooperatives
💡 Membership dues are scaled based on your organization’s gross sales volume.
Interested in joining?
Contact: Nicole Tommell, Executive Secretary
📞 Phone: 607.255.9621