About Us

A Note From Sara

Executive Director Sara Coats shares her excitement for the future of the Cooperative Council of the Carolinas.

What is the Cooperative Council of the Carolinas?

The Cooperative Council of the Carolinas (CCC) is an association comprised of and in support of cooperatives in North and South Carolina.

CCC’s mission is to educate, connect and promote cooperatives.

We fulfill our mission by creating and hosting various events throughout the year. Check out our events here!

CCC's vision is to empower cooperatives.

Founded in 1935, CCC was initially The Farmers' Cooperative of North Carolina. We have since evolved to incorporate and serve all sectors of cooperatives into our membership. These sectors include, but are not limited to, agriculture, electric, credit unions, insurance mutuals, telecommunications, food/grocery, associations, and worker-owner. We have power in numbers! Together, we know we can make a great impact on the cooperative movement.

CCC is here to gain visibility for our members, improve the economy, and empower members & their communities.

Educate

CCC offers customized cooperative training to co-op members and owners, employees, directors and community.

Connect

CCC hosts various events offering cross-sector networking opportunities, allowing cooperatives of all sizes and in all regions to connect and practice Principle 6 (P6) at its best.

Not sure what P6 is? Click here to learn more! Connecting cooperatives with one another also offers room for growth and education, therefore creating a great impact! There is power in numbers!

Promote

CCC supports and promotes members' events and helps ideas become reality.

We offer on-site assistance and marketing support to gain visibility for your organization.