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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.
During these events, participants will:
Learn how cooperative businesses work
Explore examples of successful rural cooperatives
Understand how cooperatives can address local economic challenges
Learn how the Homegrown Prosperity program can support groups interested in developing a cooperative