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May 20 In-Person Homegrown Prosperity Kickoff Event
Wed, May 20
|The Merc Co-op
Join us in Lawrence for our first in-person Homegrown Prosperity Kickoff Event. We will be onsite throughout the day, with featured opportunities to gather. Come ready to learn about your local cooperative ecosystem, explore our Co-op 101 curriculum, and engage with partners working to grow co-ops.
Time & Location
May 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM CDT
The Merc Co-op, 901 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
Guests
About the event
Join us in Lawrence for our first in-person Homegrown Prosperity Kickoff Event. We will be onsite throughout the day, with featured opportunities to gather. Come ready to learn about your local cooperative ecosystem, explore our Co-op 101 curriculum, and engage with partners working to grow cooperative opportunity across Kansas and Missouri.
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During these events, participants will:
Learn how cooperative businesses work
Explore examples of successful rural cooperatives
Understand how cooperatives can address local economic challenges