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SUMMARY:Introduction to Digital Communications for Co-operatives with BCCM
DESCRIPTION:This course supports new and existing co-ops to develop and maintain their online presence. This course will be presented via Zoom over six one-hour sessions and is limited to 25 people\, so be sure to register your interest to avoid missing out. This BCCM course will be presented by Clare Fountain\, Co-operative & Business Management Consultant and Kristin Sinclair\, Digital Consultant. \nSpecific topics covered\n\nDigital communications strategy\nStorytelling and content marketing\nUsing your website to engage\nSEO\nSocial Media\nAnalysis – using your data to improve engagement\n\nEach session will be 60 minutes long: 45 minutes of presentation and 15 minutes for Q&A and includes a take-home workbook. \nDates\n\nWeek 1: Monday 10 and Wednesday 12 May\, 6-7pm AEST\nWeek 2: Monday 17 and Wednesday 19 May\, 6-7pm AEST\nWeek 3: Monday 24 and Wednesday 26 May\, 6-7pm AEST\n\nCost\nCost (before subsidy): $500 plus booking fee. The Co-operative Farming program offers a 90% bursary for this course. Subject to approval\, you will receive an email from the Co-operative Farming program confirming your successful application and with a discount code that you should apply at the checkout\, this will ensure your payment is reduced to 10% of the full cost. Please note applications for bursaries need to be submitted no later than Monday 3 May 2021. \nExpress your interest to attend the next Introduction to Digital Communications for Co-operatives course
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/introduction-to-digital-communications-for-co-operatives-with-bccm/2021-05-26/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210522T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210522T140000
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SUMMARY:The Big Co-op Conversation – Future Proofing Aussie Food
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live stream conversation from Primex with our host\, respected local reporter\, Michael Cavanagh. \nJoin us for a live broadcast from Primex 2021\, Australia’s Sustainable Farming Expo\, in Casino NSW where we’ll be talking directly to farmers about their challenges and the opportunities in agriculture with a focus on how farmers control their supply chain from the paddock to the plate. \nThis is the grand finale of our Co-op conversations\, the hugely successful live stream conversation focusing farmers who are successfully using co-operative farming business models. \nJoin renowned agricultural journalist Michael Cavanagh\, as he talks to producers in diary\, horticulture\, fishing & beef. You’ll get live conversation and a birds eye view of Primex from our roving camera crew. \nYou’ll also hear from local MP’s\, Directors and CEO’s of some of the countries most successful agriculture Co-operatives\, including NORCO\, Casino Food Co-op\, OZ Group & Clarence River Fishing Co-op. \nFarmers\, fishers and foresters around the country will be able to view the broadcast from anywhere via livestream on their mobile phone or other device. \nPresenter: Michael Cavanagh \nGuest Speakers: \n\nThe Hon David Littleproud MP\, Minister for Agriculture\, Drought and Emergency Management\nThe Hon Kevin Hogan MP\, Member for Page\, Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister\nGurmesh Singh MP – Member for Coffs Harbour\nMelina Morrison\, CEO\, BCCM\nJohn Seccombe\, Chair\, Northern Co-operative Meat Company\nSatpal Singh Gill\, Chair\, OzGroup Co-op\nAdam Bianchi\, CEO\, OzGroup Co-op\nDanielle Adams\, GM\, Clarence River Fishermen’s Co-op\n\nWhen: Saturday\, 22 May 2021\, 12-2pm AEST \nWatch the Big Co-op Conversation on demand
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/the-big-co-op-conversation-future-proofing-aussie-food/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210331T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210331T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
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SUMMARY:CoopConnect Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The BCCM in conjunction with Professor Emmanuel Josserand at the UTS Centre for Business and Social Innovation (CBSI)\, have launched a research report CoopConnect: A Coop Eco-System to enhance connectivity and promote innovation in the Cooperative Enterprise sector. \nThis report presents CoopConnect\, an initiative to transform the co-operative and mutual enterprise (CME) sector by creating an innovative environment that will leverage their distinctive capabilities. CoopConnect also proposes a branding collaboration supporting CMEs to broadcast their distinctive position as community oriented\, sustainable and socially responsible enterprises. \nThis study identified the following common challenges and opportunities for innovation in CMEs in Australia: \n\nCMEs are (unfairly) perceived as lacking innovation\nA need for more awareness of CMEs by consumers and potential business partners\nA need to improve connectivity between CMEs\nThe challenge of talent acquisition\, both in hiring staff (who may have misconceptions about salary or working conditions) and attracting board directors\nThe challenge and opportunities in starting a CME\n\nCoopConnect Workshops\nAs part of the CoopConnect project\, 3 focussed workshops will be run to provide industry consultation on three emerging ideas for enhanced industry collaboration and business development: \n 1. Communication and branding\nWhen: Tuesday 23 March\, 9am – 12.30pm \nWhere: UTS CBSI-Dr Chau Chak Wing Building\, 14-28 Ultimo Road\, Ultimo or online \nThe objective is not to create a new brand for co-ops and mutuals\, but rather to ensure that the millions of members that are part of the co-op/mutual movement receive a coordinated message. This message should demonstrate the importance for our society of the principles. There could be a common and coordinated communication effort across BCCM members to relay this message with a strong multiplication effect. This can be achieved through existing communication channels\, without creating a new brand. We need to bring BCCM members to that level; communicating with them but also helping them through implementation. This will include websites\, social media and maybe some more specific operations. A related question is that of accreditation and whether it is through a specific scheme or in relation to existing schemes\, such as B-Corp. \n2. Entrepreneurial and financial ecosystem\nWhen: Wednesday 31 March\, 9am – 12.30pm \nWhere: UTS CBSI-Dr Chau Chak Wing Building\, 14-28 Ultimo Road\, Ultimo or online \nThis topic is a priority and essential to further the benefit of a larger coop/mutual footprint in Australia. While there is a first CME ‘incubator’\, more can be done to create new co-ops and mutuals and support the broader diffusion of the values that come with such enterprises. A full eco-system should be created that spans the different stages of start-up development. This aspect would include like-minded investors that are ready to support new co-ops and mutuals and potentially using the new mutual capital instruments. \n 3. Innovation and business market place\nWhen: Wednesday 31 March\, 1pm – 4.30pm \nWhere: UTS CBSI-Dr Chau Chak Wing Building\, 14-28 Ultimo Road\, Ultimo or online \nThere is a need to develop the question of joint innovation and doing business together as a first priority. Existing ‘marketplaces’ focus on joint purchases to generate economies of scale but doesn’t favour the development of business between co-ops and mutuals. A first step would be to focus the marketplace on business to business activities between co-ops and mutuals but also to develop the demand by non-coops for products coming from co-ops and mutuals. A second step could be to open for business to consumer activities. Regarding innovation\, a first step is to created communities of practices around the development of joint projects. A more ambitious innovation platform\, with principles of open innovation between co-ops and between co-ops and others can also be envisioned. \nPlease RSVP to Nicole.Vlakic@bccm.coop stating if you can attend in person or online. \nWe hope you can join us to share your ideas and insights.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/coopconnect-workshops/2021-03-31/2/
LOCATION:UTS CBSI-Dr Chau Chak Wing Building\, 14-28 Ultimo Road\, Ultimo\, New South Wales\, 2007\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210317T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210317T180000
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SUMMARY:2021 BCCM Leaders’ Summit
DESCRIPTION:The BCCM is delighted to announce we will be presenting the BCCM CEO Leaders’ Summit as a hybrid event (in person and online) on Wednesday March 17\, 2021 in the James Cook Ballroom at the InterContinental Hotel\, Sydney. \nPlease note\, due to the current venue regulations and interstate travel restrictions\, the Taste of Australia Dinner has been postponed until later in the year. \nThe Summit features ABC Insiders host\, David Speers\, moderating panel discussions on the theme of Sustainability and ESG with an exciting line-up of national and international guests. \nOur speakers include ESG pioneer Colin Melvin\, MD\, Arkadiko Partners (UK) – who first coined the term ‘ESG’; Jacki Johnson\, Co-Chair Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative (ASFI) and Co-Chair of the UNEP FI Global Steering Committee; Claire LaBouchardiere\, Senior Lawyer Corporations\, ASIC and Dr John Hewson AM.  \nIn person delegates can attend ‘deep dive’ CEO roundtable discussions exploring strategies for elevating the ‘social’ in their business and the corporate governance implications of climate risk. If you cannot travel to Sydney in March\, delegates can jump online for an impactful program on the theme of sustainability and ethical investment opportunities. \nCapping the day off\, BCCM will host its first online and in person Awards ceremony announcing the 2020 Honour Roll Inductees into the virtual Hall of Honour. Members are invited to host ‘Virtual Cocktails’ around the country to celebrate the awardees\, with live music from our jazz band. \n\n2021 Summit wrap up\n2021 Summit program\n\nEvent Details\nBreakfast on the Hill: Wednesday 17 March 2021\, 7:30 am – 8:35 am\, NSW Parliament House\, by invitation only Summit (in person): Wednesday 17 March 2021\, 9 am – 6 pm\, InterContinental Hotel\, Sydney Summit (online): Wednesday 17 March 2021\, 2 pm – 6 pm\, InterContinental Hotel\, Sydney \nSpeakers include:\n\nProf Ross Garnaut AC\, Professor of Economics\, The University of Melbourne\nDavid Speers\, ABC Journalist\, Host of The Insiders TV program\nJacki Johnson\, Co Chair United Nations Environment Financial Initiative\, Co Chair Australia Sustainable Finance Initiative and Steerco member Resilient Sydney\nColin Melvin\, Managing Director\, Arkadiko Partners UK\n\n2019 BCCM Leaders’ Summit and Industry Dinner Highlights\n\n\nLink\n\n2021 Summit Sponsors
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/2021-bccm-leaders-summit/
LOCATION:InterContinental Hotel\, Sydney\, 117 Macquarie St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210313
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SUMMARY:The Co-operatives and Mutuals Strategic Development Program (CMSDP)
DESCRIPTION:Offered through AIM WA UWA Business School Executive Education\, this three day program has been designed by Winthrop Professor Tim Mazzarol following extensive research into the needs of co-operative and mutual organisations. \nThe Program can be run in “bespoke” versions for co-operative and mutual enterprises (CMEs)\, including agricultural co-ops\, to assist their boards and members to fully understand not only what a CME is and why it has a unique business model\, but to examine how they can either build new co-ops that have the right foundations strategically rather than just compliant with legislation\, or to innovate their existing business model. The emphasis is on applied strategic thinking and application of strategic management principles. The entire course has been developed from in-depth research at an international level\, into the CME business model. \nThis course is assessed as Adept level and will require participants to have some knowledge and experience of the co-operative business model. \nYou can also contact Dr Steve Brown\, Manager\, AIM WA+UWA Business School Executive Education on 0413 802 702 or email sbrown@execed.com.au to discuss how the program could be customised for your CME. \nDates: 10-12 March 2021 \nLocation: Perth \nCost: Special BCCM rate of $2660 (inc GST) a saving of $200 from the standard cost ($2860) \nRecommended for: For current or aspiring; board members\, CEOs and their direct reports\, and senior leaders who have\, or will have\, a strategic role in their business. \nExpress your interest to attend future face to face Co-operatives and mutuals strategic development program
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/the-co-operatives-and-mutuals-strategic-development-program-cmsdp-3/
LOCATION:Perth\, Perth\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210303T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210303T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20210215T124115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T062729Z
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SUMMARY:Towards an ASX listing: Practical issues to consider when seeking to raise capital from listing Mutual Capital Instruments
DESCRIPTION:Free webinar for BCCM Members \nIn this webinar Ken Chapman\, Head of Strategic Delivery\, Capital Markets and Kimberley Brown\, Principal Adviser\, Listing Compliance\, both from ASX\, will provide an overview of the ASX listing requirements and what mutual organisations need to consider when seeking to list MCIs. \nThis webinar will provide practical advice and information on how to become ‘listing ready’. \nBCCM members are entitled to access this program free of charge. \nPlease contact BCCM to access past event videos in the members’ section of this site.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/towards-an-asx-listing-practical-issues-to-consider-when-seeking-to-raise-capital-from-listing-mutual-capital-instruments/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210203T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210203T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20210202T172425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T053943Z
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SUMMARY:The first issuance of MCIs with Australian Unity
DESCRIPTION:With Rohan Mead\, Group Managing Director and CEO\, Australian Unity; Adam Vise\, Group Treasurer\, Finance & Strategy\, Australian Unity; Esther Kerr-Smith\, CEO Wealth & Capital Markets\, Australian Unity; and Damian Pretty\, Director\, Acacia Partners \nOn 4 January\, the first Mutual Capital Instruments (MCIs) began trading on the ASX. This marked the culmination of several years’ work by BCCM members who drove the advocacy for enabling legislation\, as well as the pioneering efforts of Australian Unity to initiate this inaugural capital raise. \nOur special guest at this exclusive event for BCCM Members is Rohan Mead is the Group Managing Director and CEO of Australian Unity. Joined by members of his team\, he will provide first hand insights into the decisions and steps taken by Australian Unity to bring the first offer of mutual capital to market. Facilitated by Peter Hunt (Mutuo)\, the webinar will describe the challenges overcome in the process and offer tips for others considering issuing MCI and offer the opportunity for Q&A. We hope you can join this first Capital Partners Project Webinar for 2021. \nPlease contact BCCM to access past event videos in the members’ section of this site.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/members-only-the-first-issuance-of-mcis-with-australian-unity/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201127T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201127T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20200927T140620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T053825Z
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SUMMARY:Resilience Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Australia’s CMEs in the year of the pandemic\nNationwide online and in-person in Perth\, Adelaide\, Brisbane\, Sydney and Hobart. \nCelebrating the launch of the BCCM CME Resilience Report\, this is an exclusive event for BCCM CEOs\, Executive Leaders and Directors to come together as a sector for the first time in 2020. \nJoin award-winning journalist Laura Tingle in conversation with internationally renowned political economist and journalist\, Will Hutton\, (author of the seminal\, “The State We’re In” and “The Writing on the Wall: China and the West in the 21st Century”) followed by a live panel discussion with eminent economists and business leaders. \nThis is a hybrid event\, giving you the opportunity to join the symposium online from anywhere in Australia and at intimate and exclusive COVID-safe gatherings across capital cities. \nLaura Tingle’s interview with Will Hutton will discuss our collective economic futures following the global pandemic. Attendees are invited to join the live debate with Dr Hewson\, Dr Leigh and Su McCluskey to debate the trajectory of the economy as the nation navigates the path to recovery. \nThe launch of the CME Resilience Report will showcase how BCCM Members have risen to meet the health\, social and economic challenges using the strength of the CME model. Don’t miss this opportunity to join guest commentators and the leadership of the CME sector to reflect on the strengths of the sector and to look ahead with confidence about what we can achieve for our members and communities. \nBCCM Member CEOs and Directors are invited to explore the collective vision of our sector and the role we play in building Australia’s resilient\, inclusive and sustainable economy of the future. \nWhere: Nationwide online and in-person in Perth\, Adelaide\, Brisbane\, Sydney and Hobart.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/resilience-symposium/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201028T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201028T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20201102T133140Z
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SUMMARY:Project managing a share issuance
DESCRIPTION:Led by Alison McGuire\, Link Group \nThis webinar will examine how to project manage a share issuance.  It will cover how to prepare a prospectus and communicate your offer\, manage the transaction\, maintain member communications and systems management before looking at ongoing registry management and investor relations. \nBCCM members are entitled to access this program free of charge. \nPlease contact BCCM to access past event videos in the members’ section of this site.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/project-managing-a-share-issuance/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201021T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20201012T211322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T035716Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operative Conversations Episode 10
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer\, fisher or forester interested in setting up\, or improving the running of your co-operative\, and you’ve been told that it’s harder to raise capital in a co-op or to obtain loans? This conversation is for you. \nIn this episode of Co-operative Conversations you will hear from leading agriculture and business advisors about how farmers can raise the capital they need to run successful co-operative businesses. Our panel will discuss the structure and management of capital raising for co-operatives\, as well as tax\, business plans and investment\, and how co-ops allow individual farmers to pool capital and raise funds together for shared investments as opposed to going it alone. \nWith primary production seen as crucial in helping the economy and local Australian communities recover from the pandemic\, there is an increasing focus on getting the right investment to grow agricultural businesses especially value adding. \nAcross Australia\, there are 229 agri-business co-operatives\, what options are available for them? What are the opportunities and risks? How does it work differently for co-operatives and other collaborative business structures? What can primary producers be putting in place for successful outcomes? And where can they go for help? Hear all about capital raising from the people who help farmers to help themselves. \nRoundtable Guests: \n\nSimon Lane – Co-operative Farming envoy and former Chair\, Almondco\nIvan Giuricich – Chief Financial Officer\, Marquis Macadamias\nMarcel van Doremaele – Group Executive\, Country Banking\, Rabobank\nRobyn Donnelly\, Co-operative Policy and Legal Advisor\nPeter Hunt\, Managing Partner\, Mutuo (UK)\n\nWatch on demand Join Pete Lewis for an inspiring interview series as he explores the journeys of some of Australia’s most interesting and successful co-operatives. Pete’s long and varied experience as a journalist specialising in agriculture will ensure he gets to the heart of the issues you want to hear about. This livestream is part of the Co-operative Farming program.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operative-conversations-episode-10/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201014T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201014T204500
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
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SUMMARY:Co-operative Conversations Episode 9
DESCRIPTION:Episode 9  Part 1: Interview – In conversation with Kerry Murphy – The co-operative heart of the community\n6.30 pm –  7.15 pm AEST – Interview \nIf there’s something Kerry Murphy doesn’t know about running a community co-operative\, it’s not worth knowing. She has been general secretary of Victoria’s influential\, award-winning and profitable rural supplies co-operative TAFCO\, which managed to reinvent itself in innovative ways to continue to benefit members following cessation of the members’ traditional farming commodity (tobacco crop). after the decline of the tobacco industry in many innovative ways. Today\, they supply retail goods and farming services to a range of retail customers including primary producers\, hobby farmers\, tradespeople and townsfolk. \nTAFCO has a gross annual revenue of $7 million\, providing a dividend to its 620 members who are primarily farmers and also supports its community and industry with social and economic development initiatives. \nKerry was fundamental in launching and growing the Myrtleford Farmers Markets and has helped source funds for other local economic development initiatives. other schemes\, such as the free delivery service to farms. Hear about how she makes it all work when Pete Lewis interviews her for Co-operative Conversations. \nHow do they work to attract and engage farmers? How do they attract loyal customers and retain community support? How do they work together? How do they build relationships with other traders? How does this benefit the wider community in which they operate? Kerry is very experienced at motivating people behind her community and has many insights on raising funds and attracting government grants and has provided relevant workshops to new and existing agricultural industries. Within its governance\, TAFCO has established several  sub-committees to further explore options to grow and improve business and member service – including finance and governance\, special projects and water\, always an issue in the valley’s environment. \nWatch on demand \nEpisode 9 Part 2: Roundtable – Buying together to benefit members and communities\n7.45 pm –  8.45 pm AEST – Roundtable discussion \nThis roundtable examines group buying and how co-ops add value and provide services through innovation and understanding their members\, their customers and their communities. Our panelists are drawn from businesses that who have successfully harnessed the power of their members to collaboratively purchase and/or supply food\, agricultural products and related services. \nInstead of relying on or being dictated to by others\, discover how they have created their own supply chain\, by using collective buying to benefit a group. Pooling money and resources to create bigger opportunities helps to support their members and agricultural businesses with key inputs at better prices\, delivering greater value and leading to increased profits and sustainability. \nThe power of collaboration can also be turned to ethically sourcing and procurement goods and services form the local community which is another way a co-operative creates value and generates local economic development. Co-operatives act as anchor businesses in a community\, sustaining social and economic health for the long term. \nOur panelists bring a wealth of practical business leadership skills within co-operatives. There are lynchpins within their local communities. \nJoin us to find out how these co-ops got started\, how they evolved\, reaching consensus\, establishing community engagement and support\, in order to grow and prosper. \nJoin journalist Pete Lewis with special guests. \nWatch on demand \nJoin Pete Lewis for an inspiring interview series as he explores the journeys of some of Australia’s most interesting and successful co-operatives. Pete’s long and varied experience as a journalist specialising in agriculture will ensure he gets to the heart of the issues you want to hear about. This livestream is part of the Co-operative Farming program.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operative-conversations-episode-9/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201013T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201013T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
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SUMMARY:Co-operatives and mutuals strategic development program (CMSDP) with Professor Tim Mazzarol
DESCRIPTION:This online course delivered in an intensive format over three weeks focuses on what sets co-operative and mutual businesses apart from other business types\, and provides critical insights into key strategic focus areas. Modules include: \n\nUnderstanding the co-operative and mutual business models\nGovernance and leadership in member-owned businesses\nMarketing the co-operative advantage\nFinancing co-operative and mutual businesses\nLegislative structures and their impact on co-operative and mutual enterprises.\n\nThis course will be delivered online by the Australian Institute of Management Western Australia (AIM WA) and the University of Western Australia Business School\, Executive Education. As part of the Co-operative Farming project\, BCCM is providing access to educational bursaries to cover 90% of the cost of this course for farmers\, fishers and foresters who are interested in co-operatives\, or currently engaged within a co-operative. If you are eligible for a bursary\, this reduces the cost to you from $880 to $88 (GST inclusive). Learn more about the bursary program and access the application form. \nDuration: Six virtual sessions\, 2.5 hours per session \nDates: 13 October – 29 October 2020\, 5pm-7:30pm AEDT \nRecommended for: For current or aspiring; board members\, CEOs and their direct reports\, and senior leaders who have\, or will have\, a strategic role in their business. \nMore information: Download brochure
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operatives-and-mutuals-strategic-development-program-cmsdp-with-professor-tim-mazzarol/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201007T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201007T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20201102T132738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T052834Z
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SUMMARY:The power of balance – retail vs wholesale markets
DESCRIPTION:Led by Steven Wright\, Executive Director\, Fixed Interest and Philip Lee\, Executive Director\, Corporate Finance at Morgans Stockbrokers and Wealth Managers \nThis webinar will examine how mutuals and co-ops can approach fundraising markets. \nSteven and Philip will consider a range of issues for firms considering issuing new capital: \n\nDefining your potential investors\nThe Concept of Balance – Wholesale vs Retail\nInvestor Education\nA Balanced Investor Register\nTarget Investors and examples\nAftermarket – support and success\n\nBCCM members are entitled to access this program free of charge. \nPlease contact BCCM to access past event videos in the members’ section of this site.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/the-power-of-balance-retail-vs-wholesale-markets/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200930T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200930T204500
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20200915T132055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T052257Z
UID:10001246-1601490600-1601498700@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:Co-operative Conversations Episode 8
DESCRIPTION:Episode 8  Part 1: Interview – A conversation with Emma Robinson\, Beef Collaboration Project Inc\n6.30 pm –  7.15 pm AEST – Interview \nNorth Queensland-based Emma is passionate about family farming\, beef and business models. She believes the co-operative business model can help future proof the family farm and she is on a mission to make it work\, via the Beef Collaboration Project Inc. Pete Lewis talks to Emma about her strategy for building producer membership and providing scalable opportunities in the bush. \nAfter many years of studying business models and looking at agricultural practice around the world\, the inspiring new-generation farmer believes successful farming is all about building relationships\, collaborating – and becoming price makers not takers. Listen to her fascinating journey spreading the word about collaboration in farming and how much it can benefit agriculture and the economy. Establishing a co-op is not the easiest road to take. Emma has some excellent insights into the reality of setting up co-operative\, what’s involved in acquiring members\, and why she is so committed to the model. If you want to understand the steps to setting up a Co-op from the ground up\, this is one interview you will find valuable. \nWatch on demand \nEpisode 8 Part 2: Roundtable – The people factor: How to attract\, keep and engage membership in co-ops\n7.45 pm –  8.45 pm AEST – Roundtable discussion \nIt doesn’t matter if you’re big or small\, often the most crucial part of forming and growing co-operatives is the membership. From putting the right structures in place in the beginning to keeping members engaged and moving in the same direction through growth and success and trials and tribulations\, there are plenty of ways you can get it wrong or right. \nPete Lewis talks to expert agricultural leaders about the importance of members and how to make it work. \nThey will share their unique experiences with membership attraction\, retention and relationship-building.  All of their stories are very unique\, but they all have lifetimes of essential advice for farmers interested in  future-proofing Australian agriculture\, or in discovering why co-operative farming is so successful. What is the membership advantage? How do you put the right systems in place to ensure members feel it’s fair? Do members have to like one another? And how do you attract\, retain and grow quality members? This is a meaty\, must-watch roundtable. \nJoin journalist Pete Lewis with special guests. \nWatch on demand \nJoin Pete Lewis for an inspiring interview series as he explores the journeys of some of Australia’s most interesting and successful co-operatives. Pete’s long and varied experience as a journalist specialising in agriculture will ensure he gets to the heart of the issues you want to hear about. This livestream is part of the Co-operative Farming program.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operative-conversations-episode-8/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCCM's Co-operative Farming Project":MAILTO:coopfarming@bccm.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200930T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200930T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20201102T132402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T052717Z
UID:10001254-1601481600-1601487000@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:Mutual entities and fundraising - Understanding the regulatory framework
DESCRIPTION:Free webinar for BCCM Members \nLed by Claire LaBouchardiere\,  Senior Executive Leader\, Corporations and Fiona Laidlaw Senior Specialist\, Corporations\, from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)  \nFirms considering issuing mutual capital instruments will wish to weigh up the option of a retail offering to members and beyond\, to the general public. \nThis webinar\, led by Claire LaBouchardiere and Fiona Laidlaw will describe the regulatory environment for retail share issues. \nThey will outline ASIC’s rules for share offers and the expectations that firms will need to meet. \nBCCM members are entitled to access this program free of charge. \nPlease contact BCCM to access past event videos in the members’ section of this site.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/mutual-entities-and-fundraising-understanding-the-regulatory-framework/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bccm.coop/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/istock-globe-capital-partners.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200909T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200909T204500
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20200830T185711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T052105Z
UID:10001245-1599676200-1599684300@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:Co-operative Conversations Episode 7
DESCRIPTION:Episode 7  Part 1: Interview – The co-operative advantage\n6.30 pm –  7.15 pm AEST – Interview \nFiercely proud of their 100% Australian ownership\, Oz Group Co-op is passionate about providing their community with the freshest blueberries\, raspberries and blackberries through sustainable farming. \nFormed in 2001 as a partnership between four Coffs Coast growers. It became a co-op in 2013. Founded by members of the Coffs Coast Sikh community in an innovative pivot after the decline of the local banana industry and has grown to be the biggest blueberry supplier in Australia. \nPete Lewis talks to Stephen Thandi\, Oz Group Chair and local businessman – he also owns and runs Coffs City Glass and Aluminium and Northern Beaches Glass and Aluminium. \nHis path to running a berry co-op is an interesting one: he started farming as a hobby after work and on weekends when a tenant left his farmland in a derelict state after the downturn in the local banana industry. After completing a Certificate III in Horticulture\, he joined Oz Berries in 2005 in order to focus on farming with the knowledge that his fruit would be quality controlled\, packed and marketed for him. Stephen was encouraged by other members of the co-op to nominate for the board of directors in 2014 due to his life experience running his glass businesses for 30 years. \nHe sees the strength of the co-op in its collective nature: that when working together local farmers can achieve better things. He will talk about their transition from bananas to berries to the large business they are today\, their journey into America and a Driscoll’s partnership\, as well as how the different farmers all managed to work together in order to achieve stronger buying and selling power. \nWatch on demand \nEpisode 7 Part 2: Roundtable 0  How to leverage paddock to plate and farmer-owned\n7.45 pm –  8.45 pm AEST – Roundtable discussion \nThis is about how co-ops can give you a marketing advantage that is leveraging the zeitgeist about Aussie produced and paddock to plate. \nHear all about the innovative co-operatives marketing truffles\, dairy products and berries and using their collaborative structure as a powerful marketing tool when Pete Lewis speaks to the experts from some of Australia’s most innovative farming co-operatives. \nThey will share how they take advantage of their co-operative structure and membership for consumer advantage. What difference does farmer-owned make to their bottom line? And how exactly do they push their food provenance\, paddock to plate and made and produced in Australia credentials? Are their difficulties finding consensus in marketing and branding? What kind of support have they received? \nThey also explore world best practice and talk about the importance of distribution\, community and educating consumers. \nJoin journalist Pete Lewis with special guests. \nWatch on demand \nJoin Pete Lewis for an inspiring interview series as he explores the journeys of some of Australia’s most interesting and successful co-operatives. Pete’s long and varied experience as a journalist specialising in agriculture will ensure he gets to the heart of the issues you want to hear about. This livestream is part of the Co-operative Farming program.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operative-conversations-episode-7/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCCM's Co-operative Farming Project":MAILTO:coopfarming@bccm.coop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200912
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20191009T164214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T051836Z
UID:10001209-1599609600-1599868799@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:2020 Foundations of Directorship Course for CMEs
DESCRIPTION:AICD and BCCM present Foundations of Directorship Course for CMEs\, virtually facilitated using Zoom technology\n9-11 September 2020 \nYou are invited to participate in the Foundations of Directorship Course for CMEs\, delivered online by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) in partnership with BCCM. \nBCCM and the AICD have designed this course specifically for co-operative and mutual directors operating in Australia. The contextualised course covers the responsibilities for boards and directors operating within the CME sector. Over three days\, participants will gain a foundational knowledge of their directorship duties and responsibilities with interactive workshop sessions covering board duties\, meeting processes\, finance\, strategy and risk. \nSessions are facilitated by experienced directors and the program incorporates case studies tailored to the co-operative and mutual business model to help increase relevance for participants. \nParticipants will be eligible to receive the Foundations of Directorship Certificate upon successful completion of a voluntary assessment. \nThis course is open to any director or executive officer of BCCM Members or Clients. \nExpress your interest in the next available AICD course
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/foundations-of-directorship-course-for-cmes-2020/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200827T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200827T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20201102T131913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T051617Z
UID:10001253-1598544000-1598549400@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:Assessing investment options and the suitability of MCIs and CCUs
DESCRIPTION:Free webinar for BCCM Members \nLed by Rade Musulin\, Jon Tindall\, Sen Nagarajan from Finity Consulting \nPrior to undertaking an issue of Mutual Capital Instruments (MCIs) or Co-operative Capital Units (CCUs)\, mutual organisations need to assess their suitability relative to other funding options. \nIn this webinar Rade Musulin\, Jon Tindall\, and Sen Nagarajan from Finity Consulting walk through factors organisations should consider such as valuing members’ benefit from investment opportunities\, balancing member equity\, risk management\, and assessing/ranking available funding options.  In addition\, Finity will outline the type of financial projections and scenario analysis that mutual organisations should consider as part of assessing whether MCIs and CCUs are suitable and to facilitate the engagement of all stakeholders. \nBCCM members are entitled to access this program free of charge. \nPlease contact BCCM access past event videos in the members’ section of this site.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/assessing-investment-options-and-the-suitability-of-mcis-and-ccus/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bccm.coop/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/istock-globe-capital-partners.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200826T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200826T204500
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20200813T184529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T051316Z
UID:10001243-1598466600-1598474700@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:Co-operative Conversations: Episode 6
DESCRIPTION:Episode 6  Part 1: Interview – Reclaiming market power: from competitors to collaborators\n6.30 pm –  7.15 pm AEST – Interview \nThe Limestone Coast Fishermen’s Co-op is locally owned and operated by 27 local fishing family businesses. Just two years old\, it started out of necessity and is growing to become a very important part of its local community. \nSouthern Rock Lobster is South Australia’s largest wild catch fishery by value\, producing 1539 tonnes valued at $136 million. The co-op began when a group of crayfish fishermen from across South East South Australia’s Limestone Coast saw a need to proactively address the structural change occurring in their industry. They strongly believe their move to a co-operative structure has not only loosened the grip of corporately-owned factories and processors on their local seafood industry\, it has also brought longer term benefits for the smaller\, generational fishing families and their coastal towns and communities. \nThis took collaboration in order to combine their supply volume and power and access the export and global markets they could not reach alone. They pooled their resources into a business they now own together. \nThey have been successful and are now growing with support from other co-ops like the Geraldton Fisherman’s Co-op. They recently secured  $348\,000 from the PIRSA Regional Growth Fund (RGF) to develop a facility in Beachport which\, combined with their existing facility in Port MacDonnell\, will see the holding capacity of live Rock Lobster increase by around 10 tonnes across both processing locations. \nHear about the many barriers they have had to overcome\, and how they learned to trust each other enough to pool their capital and the benefit it has had on their local community. All this when Pete Lewis interviews Limestone Coast Fishermen’s Co-op founding member and inaugural Chair Rodger Long in this unique livestream episode of Co-operative Conversations. \nWatch on demand \nEpisode 6 Part 2: Roundtable – Breaking the mould: How small producers can gain power and position by working together\n7.45 pm –  8.45 pm AEST – Roundtable discussion \nDuring this roundtable we examine how some of Australia’s most interesting co-operatives have rethought how they do business by smaller businesses joining forces and increasing their yields\, the role of strategic partnerships\, maximising returns and competing on a global scale. \nThis was about businesses coming together to create scale\, compete with the corporates and access markets they couldn’t reach on their own\, and the panel will explore how to make such collaborative cohesion work. What are the processes they need to put in place? How do they make co-operative working fair and equitable? How has it enabled them to compete on the world stage? What kind of improvements have they seen in their own businesses? And what happens when it all goes wrong? \nRoundtable guests include: \n\nJustin Phillips – Assisting Consultant/Secretary\,  Limestone Coast Fisherman’s Co-operative\nDanielle Adams – Chief Executive Officer\, Clarence River Fisherman’s Co-operative\nGreg Wall – Former Group CEO of Capricorn Society and Director of the International Co-operative Alliance\nMelina Morrison – Chief Executive Officer\, BCCM\n\nWatch on demand \nJoin Pete Lewis for an inspiring interview series as he explores the journeys of some of Australia’s most interesting and successful co-operatives. Pete’s long and varied experience as a journalist specialising in agriculture will ensure he gets to the heart of the issues you want to hear about. This livestream is part of the Co-operative Farming program.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operative-conversations-episode-6/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCCM's Co-operative Farming Project":MAILTO:coopfarming@bccm.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200824T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200824T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20200614T170753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T030457Z
UID:10001232-1598257800-1598286600@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:The Co-operatives and Mutuals Strategic Development Program (CMSDP)
DESCRIPTION:Perth – 24-26 August 2020 \nOffered through AIM WA UWA Business School Executive Education\, this three day program has been designed by Winthrop Professor Tim Mazzarol following extensive research into the needs of co-operative and mutual organisations. BCCM members can access a special rate of $1\,788 which incorporates a 20% discount\, an accommodation allowance of $250\, and an airfare allowance of $250. This rate is for BCCM members only and is not generally transferrable. \nThe Program can be run in “bespoke” versions for co-operative and mutual enterprises (CMEs)\, including agricultural co-ops\, to assist their boards and members to fully understand not only what a CME is and why it has a unique business model\, but to examine how they can either build new co-ops that have the right foundations strategically rather than just compliant with legislation\, or to innovate their existing business model. The emphasis is on applied strategic thinking and application of strategic management principles. The entire course has been developed from in-depth research at an international level\, into the CME business model. \nThis course is assessed as Adept level and will require participants to have some knowledge and experience of the co-operative business model. \nYou can also contact Dr Steve Brown\, Manager\, AIM WA+UWA Business School Executive Education on 0413 802 702 or email sbrown@execed.com.au to discuss how the program could be customised for your CME. \nExpress your interest to attend future face to face Co-operatives and mutuals strategic development program
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/the-co-operatives-and-mutuals-strategic-development-program-cmsdp-2/
LOCATION:Perth\, Perth\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200821T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200821T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20200804T162952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T030515Z
UID:10001241-1598013000-1598016600@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:Protected Habitat: Monetising the value of sustainable farming
DESCRIPTION:Online course available for Australian farmers\, fishers and foresters\nEthical Fields and the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutual (BCCM) is hosting a series of courses for Australian farmers\, fishers and foresters\, focusing on some of the key challenges and opportunities in the agricultural space. \nThe program will be facilitated by experts in the agricultural and co-operative sectors. \nAs part of the Co-operative Farming project\, BCCM is providing access to educational bursaries to cover 90% of the cost of this series for farmers\, fishers and foresters who are interested in co-operatives\, or currently engaged within a co-operative. If you are eligible for a bursary\, this reduces the cost to you from $550 to $55 (GST inclusive). Learn more about the bursary program. \nProtected Habitat: Monetising the value of sustainable farming \nA 6-week (one session per week) of online learning \nDates: Friday 21 August – Friday 25 September 2020 \nRecommended for: Farmers and aligned stakeholders interested in opportunities for co-operative ownership of a sustainable farming brand. \nCourse content: How agricultural producers can monetise the value of their sustainable farming practices. This series will focus on how co-ops can create and capture value for their members and their customers by prototyping a producer co-op that would build and own a Protected Habitat brand. \nThe aim is to assist producers to understand the emerging opportunities in sustainable farming and how a cooperative can help maximise the value being created. We will draw on expert participants from farmer groups and practitioners\, as well as from the finance\, retail\, and conservation sectors.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/protected-habitat-monetising-the-value-of-sustainable-farming/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200820T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200820T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20201102T131433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T062313Z
UID:10001252-1597939200-1597944600@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:Credit ratings and capital markets
DESCRIPTION:Free webinar for BCCM Members \nLed by Daniel Yu\, Vice President – Senior Analyst\, Financial Institutions at Moody’s \nAccess to capital is becoming increasingly important for Australian mutual banks\, with the sector’s historically strong capitalisation under pressure from rising credit losses and risk-weighted densities. Meanwhile\, technological developments are driving a structural shift in customer demand for digital services and products\, with new entrants competing for market share. Intensifying competition will lead the mutuals to increase their spending on technology\, and in turn pressure net interest margins and weaken their ability to generate sufficient capital organically. \nJoin Daniel as he explains Moody’s approach to rating mutuals as well as credit consideration for mutual capital instruments (MCIs)\, and how the sector’s strengths and weakness are reflecting in ratings. \nBCCM members are entitled to access this program free of charge. \nPlease contact BCCM to register for this webinar and to access past event videos in the members’ section of this site.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/members-only-credit-ratings-and-capital-markets/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200819T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20200702T190005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T065239Z
UID:10001236-1597842000-1597856400@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:MVM Virtual Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:This Virtual Masterclass led by Dr Paul Thambar (Monash Business School) is designed to help CME executives and their teams to develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of the Mutual Value Measurement (MVM) Framework©\, as well as working together to identify the necessary tools and resources required to implement the framework within their organisation. \nFacilitated by the MVM research team including Professor Matthew Hall and Dr Sarah Adams\, the MVM Virtual Masterclass will run for four hours (breaks will be included). Content will include an overview of the framework\, guidance on clarifying and establishing your mutual purpose\, implementation planning and deep-dives into each of the six measurement dimensions: \n\nCommerciality\nShaping Markets\nMember Relationships\nCommunity Relationships\nEcosystem and Reciprocity\nMutual Mindset\n\nEach dimension will be unpacked\, and suggestions will be provided for how each of its elements (objectives\, activities\, performance measures) could be developed. \nThis interactive masterclass will be an opportunity for CMEs to interact with the MVM research team and with peers. Pre-masterclass preparatory work will allow participants to get the most out of this class. \nThe Virtual Masterclass has been developed to provide organisations with two individual registrations per registration fee to encourage participation by multiple team members. \nLearning objectives \n\nWorking definition of each dimension of MVM as it applies to your CME.\nUnderstanding of how your current measures relate to each of the MVM dimensions.\nAnalyse and understand how the MVM framework can be customised for your CME and identify implementation issues for further consideration\nList of potential additional (if required) new metrics for each dimension.\n\nThe purpose of the MVM Virtual Masterclass is to help CMEs develop the capability to implement the MVM Framework within their organization. \n\nWatch how Statecover have incorporated MVM into their organisation\nFind out more about the research underpinning the development of the Mutual Value Measurement Framework©\n\n\nDate\nWednesday 19 August 2020\, 1pm to 5pm AEST \nDuration of online presentation\nFive hours (four presentations with convenience breaks some of the sessions). This includes an optional one hour consultation with the Monash team post-event to provide feedback for implementation plans. \nPlatform for presentation\nZoom \nPricing \nThe cost of registering is per organisation and provides up to two registrations for key staff. \n\nNon-BCCM member $1500 plus GST (providing two registrations per organisation)\nBCCM member – $750 plus GST (providing two registrations per organisation)\n\nMVM Masterclass registration closes Tuesday\, 18 August at 11am. For late enrolments please contact either Bev Wood or Carmel Butler on summit@bccm.coop. \nProgram\nModule 1: Introduction to MVM \nBroad overview. Outline of purpose and objectives. With Q&A \nModule 2: Deep Dive\nCommerciality and Shaping Markets dimensions \nOverview of dimensions \nSeparating into breakout rooms with guided discussion across both dimensions. \nModule 3: Deep Dive\nMember Relationships and Community Relationships\, \nOverview of dimensions \nSeparating into breakout rooms with guided discussion across both dimensions. \nModule 4: Deep Dive\nEcosystem and Reciprocity and the Mutual Mindset dimensions \nOverview of dimensions \nSeparating into breakout rooms with guided discussion across both dimensions. \nConclusion \nSummary of activities undertaken \nClosing remarks \nExpress your interest in attending our MVM Masterclasses\n \n  \n\n\nPhoto by J. Kelly Brito on Unsplash
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/mvm-virtual-masterclass-19aug2020/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200819T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200819T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20200804T162721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T030549Z
UID:10001240-1597840200-1597843800@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:Co-operative Advantage: Why agricultural co-ops make good business sense
DESCRIPTION:Online course available for Australian farmers\, fishers and foresters\nEthical Fields and the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutual (BCCM) is hosting a series of courses for Australian farmers\, fishers and foresters\, focusing on some of the key challenges and opportunities in the agricultural space. \nThe program will be facilitated by experts in the agricultural and co-operative sectors. \nAs part of the Co-operative Farming project\, BCCM is providing access to educational bursaries to cover 90% of the cost of this series for farmers\, fishers and foresters who are interested in co-operatives\, or currently engaged within a co-operative. If you are eligible for a bursary\, this reduces the cost to you from $550 to $55 (GST inclusive). Learn more about the bursary program. \nCo-operative Advantage: Why agricultural co-ops make good business sense\nA 6-week (one session per week) of online learning \nDates: Wednesday 19 August – Wednesday 23 September 2020 \nRecommended for: Anyone who wants to know more about the economics of agricultural co-ops\, and members of existing co-ops. \nCourse content: What are the competitive advantages of agricultural co-operatives? This course looks at the producer value chain through case studies of coops in supply management\, marketing and sales. \nAggregation is the superpower of co-ops.  Aggregation of supply reduces input costs for members\, aggregation of members allows sales into new markets\, not achievable by individuals\, and aggregation of data allows for more relevant and robust insights.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operative-advantage-why-agricultural-co-ops-make-good-business-sense/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200812T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200812T204500
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20200722T202513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T023800Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operative Conversations: Episode 5
DESCRIPTION:Episode 5  Part 1: Interview\nSecuring our bread bowl – safeguarding growers through collective efficiency\n6.30 pm –  7.15 pm AEST – Interview \nFarming can be a risky business\, swinging from feast to famine\, drought to flooding rains. \nRenowned agricultural journalist and Co-operative Conversations host Pete Lewis talks with Natalie Browning\, Western Australian grain farmer and new generation director of CBH\, about how farmers can take some of the risk out of agricultural production by co-operating in business together. \nFollow the journey of a farmer who has grown from member to Deputy Chair for one of Australia’s largest co-operatives. \nCo-operative Bulk Handling\, or CBH\, is Australia’s largest co-operative and one of the nation’s biggest agribusinesses\, exporting the grain of 4\,000 West Aussie farmers. Formed by farmers over 85 years ago to drive collective efficiencies for Western Australian farmers in exporting their grain to the world\, a purpose which holds true today. It has a fascinating story\, with lots of triumphs and tribulations along the way. \nWatch on demand \nEpisode 5 Part 2: Roundtable\nSharing knowledge for the better\n7.45 pm –  8.45 pm AEST – Roundtable discussion \nIn a world where a competitive edge is often technology driven\, data is driving efficiencies and profits in the agribusiness sector. Could knowledge captured and shared through co-operative ventures allow farms to thrive together? How can we get farmers to trust each other and share their data? \nMeet the businesses doing just that and hear how\, why\, and what happened. If you are interested in exploring what is involved when agribusinesses share data\, this roundtable is a great place to start. \nJoin journalist Pete Lewis with special guests: Wally Newman (farmer)\, Phillip Guthrie (Birchip Cropping Group)\, Kelly Pearce (Wheatbelt Science) and Melina Morrison. \nWatch on demand \nJoin Pete Lewis for an inspiring interview series as he explores the journeys of some of Australia’s most interesting and successful co-operatives. Pete’s long and varied experience as a journalist specialising in agriculture will ensure he gets to the heart of the issues you want to hear about. This livestream is part of the Co-operative Farming program.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operative-conversations-episode-5/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCCM's Co-operative Farming Project":MAILTO:coopfarming@bccm.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200812T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200812T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20200720T170120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T081643Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operatives National Law in Queensland webinar
DESCRIPTION:Together with BAL Lawyers\, BCCM is hosting this webinar on Co-operatives National Law for Queensland co-operatives. \nMake sure your co-op is ready to make the most of the national co-operatives legislation when it commences in Queensland! \nNot to be missed\, this seminar will answer commonly asked questions such as: \n\nWhat are the key changes from the Cooperatives Act 1997 to CNL?\nHow do we change our co-op rules to benefit from these changes?\nA one hour seminar ideal for legal practitioners\, established co-operatives\, and groups looking to form co-operative businesses.\n\nThe Co-operatives National Law (CNL) is harmonised co-operatives legislation\, which has been progressively introduced by all states and territories since 2012. \nWith adoption in Queensland\, Queensland-based co-operatives can now take advantage of: \n\nAbility to trade across borders with no regulatory barriers\nNew small co-ops category for financial reporting requirements\nAbility to use Co-operative Capital Units for capital raising\nEmpower your co-operative or your co-operative clients to reap the benefits of the modernised CNL.\n\nWe hope to see you there! \nTotal run time: 1 hour\, including time for questions. \nSuitable for: co-operative directors\, secretaries and managers; lawyers\, accountants and other professional business advisors; anyone with an interest in starting or converting to a co-operative. \nTopics include: \n\nA brief overview of CNL\n\nKey changes for Queensland co-ops as a result of CNL\nCross-border trading\nDirectors duties\nDefinition of a small co-op\nCo-operative Capital Units\nUse of technology for governance processes\n\n\nHow to take advantage of the changes\n\nWhen are rule changes required?\nTips for reviewing and changing your rules\n\n\n\nEvent Details\nDate: Wednesday\, 12 August 2020 \nTime: 12.30 – 1.30 PM (AEST) \nCost: Free for BCCM members / $55 including GST for Non-BCCM members \nProgram at a Glance\nWelcomeMelina Morrison\, CEO\, BCCM \nSession One: Operating a Co-operativeKatie Innes\, BAL Lawyers \nThe first session will address the fundamentals for compliance in the operation of a co-operative. \nRegular meetings and adequate disclosure are fundamental to members and directors staying informed about the co-operative and the progress towards the co-operative’s goals. In this session you will learn how to call and hold meetings\, and the legislative requirements for holding meetings. The rules of the co-operative govern its operation so we will address what decisions of the co-operative require approval of a special resolution\, a postal ballot\, or a special postal ballot\, and how and when those changes will take effect. \nAll co-operative members must be active members\, but there are specific responsibilities imposed on directors for the day to day management of the co-operative so the appointment of the directors can be one of the most powerful decisions that members will make. We will look at the appointment and removal process for directors. \nWe will also look at the requirements for terminating membership\, particularly due to inactive or recalcitrant members and issues of liability. \nSession Two: Governance of the Co-operativeMark Love\, BAL Lawyers \nThe second session will be focused on the rights and responsibilities of the members and the directors; both have a different yet equally important role to play in the ongoing governance of the co-operative. \nWe will look at the rights\, responsibilities and the liabilities of members\, including how and when they can vote\, what members must do to maintain their active membership\, and the financial risks that membership can bring. \nWe will also look at the role of the director\, the scope of directors duties under the Co-operatives National Law\, and their liability to and on behalf of the co-operative. \nWe will also discuss the application of the Co-operative and Mutual Enterprise Governance Principles recently published by the BCCM. \nSession Three: Raising FundsMark Love\, BAL Lawyers \nThe third session will be focused on fund raising mechanisms for the ongoing operation of the co-operative including the use of shares\, debentures\, and co-operative capital units. \nWe will look at the defining characteristics of each and when each one is appropriate for the co-operative. Critical in this will be interaction of the Co-operatives National Law and Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act. We will also touch on the process for issuing co-operative securities and the rights and liabilities attaching to those\, as well as issues of “influence”. \nSession Four: Winding UpKatie Innes\, BAL Lawyers \nTo wind up the day we will address the process for winding up a co-operative. We will look at when the members can voluntarily wind up the co-operative and the process they must go through to do so. We will also look at the situations in which the Registrar can wind up the co-operative under the Co-operatives National Law. And finally\, issues of residual liability for membership. \nClosing RemarksMelina Morrison\, CEO\, BCCM
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operatives-national-law-in-queensland-webinar/
LOCATION:University of NSW Campus\, 1 O’Connell Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200730T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200730T115000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20200706T205228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T022424Z
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SUMMARY:CME Collaboration in the wake of COVID19 webinar
DESCRIPTION:Free webinar for BCCM Members \nThis webinar is a call to action for co-operatives and mutuals to collaborate and innovate as the economy evolves in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The current pandemic has placed all sectors of the economy and business activity under considerable stress. While the energy is now focussed on short-term remediation\, preparing for post-COVID-19 scenarios should now be a priority. \nThe webinar builds on the conclusions from the CoopConnect study on innovation and collaboration in the sector. With research partner UTS\, BCCM is launching a workstream project to co-design the first cross-sectoral collaborations based on the recommendations of the report. We are seeking industry representatives to join the CoopConnect working group. To find out more please email. \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, 30 July 2020 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM (AEST) \nWhere: Zoom link will be forwarded to you after you RSVP \nAbout CoopConnect\n\n\nLink\n\nAbout Emmanuel Josserand\nEmmanuel is a Professor of Management at UTS and Director of the Centre for Business and Social Innovation (CBSI). His research focuses on intra- and inter-organisational networks\, including in relation to business and social innovation. Emmanuel has managed many projects of applied and fundamental research about innovation and innovative networks. He also has a strong international publication track record with more than 150 publications\, including reports\, books and peer reviewed journals. He also has extensive experience in consulting as an independent adviser or in partnership with several consulting firms in Paris and Geneva.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/members-only-cme-collaboration-in-the-wake-of-covid19-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200724T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200724T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20201102T130827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T021417Z
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SUMMARY:An introduction to Mutual Capital Instruments
DESCRIPTION:Free webinar for BCCM Members \nLed by Peter Hunt\, Managing Partner\, Mutuo \nThis briefing provides an opportunity to hear about Mutual Capital Instruments in a way that sets this development in context and gives you the information you need to understand what MCI are\, and how they are likely to work. \nThe presentation is set out in eight sections\, which lead you through the story of MCI and how they can help to improve the business environment for mutuals. We examine how they actually work\, and the sort of thought process that you might apply if you are considering issuing. We then look at some international examples of mutuals that have issued this type of capital already. We briefly describe what the legal changes mean for your mutual and talk about how best you might approach communicating these constitutional changes to your members. Then we will look at the options for different types of MCI and finally say a few things on the potential market for MCI. \nBCCM members are entitled to access this program free of charge. \nPlease contact BCCM to register for this webinar and to access past event videos in the members’ section of this site.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/an-introduction-to-mutual-capital-instruments/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200715T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200715T211500
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20200519T141410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T021336Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operative Conversations: Episode 4
DESCRIPTION:Episode 4  Part 1: Interview – Sweeter Banana Co-operative\n6.30 pm –  7.15 pm AEST – Interview \nCarnarvon\, Western Australia is home to a group of banana growers whose remarkable co-operation sprung from a history of natural disasters and market challenges. In fact\, this group of successful family farmers have changed the way Australia martets bananas\, as well as the buying attitudes of Australians. Despite the cyclones and the geographic isolation\, Sweeter Banana has not only pioneered the lunchbox banana market\, it has also remained profitable through growers sticking together. \nJoin our hots Pete Lewis\, who will be talking to  Doriana Mangili\, Business Manager of The Sweeter Banana Cooperative. \nWatch on demand \nEpisode 4 Part 2: Roundtable – A Collective Advantage\n8.15 pm –  9.15 pm AEST – Roundtable discussion \nOne of the things a co-operative can do is unite a community or collective of producers to work together to overcome adversity. We speak with four different horticultural co-operatives about the challenges that brought them together in the first place and how they have used co-operation to mutual benefit. How can co-ops help producers access shared services and value add through new business ventures and access new markets? \nJoin journalist Pete Lewis with special guests. \nWatch on demand \nJoin Pete Lewis for an inspiring interview series as he explores the journeys of some of Australia’s most interesting and successful co-operatives. Pete’s long and varied experience as a journalist specialising in agriculture will ensure he gets to the heart of the issues you want to hear about. This livestream is part of the Co-operative Farming program.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operative-conversations-episode-4/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCCM's Co-operative Farming Project":MAILTO:coopfarming@bccm.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200715T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200715T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T224704
CREATED:20200702T183702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T021108Z
UID:10001235-1594821600-1594827000@bccm.coop
SUMMARY:MCI\, CCU and business strategy: Marketability and key issuance considerations
DESCRIPTION:Free webinar for BCCM Members \nLed by Jo Dodd\, Partner at King & Wood Mallesons \nThe first handful of mutuals have now amended their constitutions to give themselves the option to issue MCI in the future.  The 36-month window to complete this under the special ASIC procedure now has less than two years left. \nFind out what constitutional amendments are needed to make your mutual ‘MCI-ready\,’ what options you have to tailor the changes to suit your own circumstances and hear how to present these changes to your members\, for the best chance of success. \nThis seminar will consider: \n\nConstitutional requirements under the Act\nOptions to match your culture\, history and likely use of MCI\nEarly ideas for designing instruments\n\nBCCM members are entitled to access this program free of charge. \nPlease contact BCCM to register for this webinar and to access past event videos in the members’ section of this site.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/members-only-mci-ccu-and-business-strategy-marketability-and-key-issuance-considerations/
LOCATION:Online
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