Who We Are
The Mid America Cooperative Council, Inc. (MACC) is a multi-state, non-profit trade association founded in January 2003, by a group of like-minded individuals. These individuals understood the impact cooperative principles have on the sustainability of co-ops, yet they began to see a widespread erosion of co-op knowledge among co-op communities. All sectors of cooperatives were engaged in establishing MACC. The founders also wanted to address the lack of unique co-op educational resources available in the Midwestern region. Members co-aligned and co-created MACC. MACC members are located in the Heart of Mid America – Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio.
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Learn more about MACC’s mission and activities in our 2023 Year in Review!
Our Purpose
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To provide education and training to strengthen the foundation of our member cooperatives and assist them in meeting their goals.
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To enlighten external audiences about the viability of our unique cooperative business model.
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Our Mission & Vision
The Council’s mission is to promote, foster and enhance the values of cooperatives. The Council believes that cooperatives are member-driven businesses serving people in all sectors of society.
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Our Values
To serve as an association of businesses whose operations are based on the seven cooperative principles.
To support members in:
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Growing the individuals who are engaged in their co-op
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Managing financial sustainability, member equity and patronage
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Maintaining sustainability of resources
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