Discover What’s Possible Through Cooperation
What happens when communities work together to solve local challenges? Come find out at the Homegrown Prosperity Open House at The Merc Co+op — where “everyone can shop, anyone can own.”
Join us in Lawrence on May 20 anytime between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM to explore cooperatives, meet local partners, tour The Merc, and connect with others interested in community-owned business solutions across Kansas and Missouri.
The day will include:
12:00 pm-12:30 pm Welcome
12:30 pm-1:15 pm Expert panel conversations
1:15 pm-1:45 pm Networking and Tour of the Merc
1:45 pm-5:15 pm Homegrown Prosperity Open House – Stop in anytime
- Co-ops are Everywhere?
- Is a co-op Right or You?
- Co-ops Solve Challenges you Can't Solve Alone
- Exploring the Co-op Business Model
- Co-op Questions? 1:1 Consulting/Discussion
5:15 pm-5:45 pm Networking
5:45 pm-6:30 pm Expert panel conversations
6:30 pm-7:00 pm Sign-Up + Wrap-up
You’ll also learn about free trainings, customized support, technical assistance, and practical resources available through Homegrown Prosperity for groups exploring cooperative ideas, strengthening existing efforts, or looking for new ways to build local opportunities. No matter where you are in the process, we’re ready to meet you there.
Whether you’re just curious about cooperatives or already working on a community idea, we’d love to connect with you.
Come learn, connect, and explore what’s possible through cooperation.
