The Cooperator Archives

Issue 30, 12/2/2024: Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act, Managing Emerald Ash Borer, Common Ground Conference Highlights, and how to Mouse-proof your house | Versión en español

Issue 29, 8/7/2024: Common Ground Conference 2024, Diving into understanding good debt vs. bad debt, Member Spotlight: Dorian Warner, and MN legislative updates

Issue 28, 5/3/2024: Sweet 16! Bois de Sioux, Reflections from Tom Guettler, Member Spotlight:Evangelina Lopez, and the ROC Convening in Minneapolis

Issue 27, 2/27/2024: NCF welcome 15th ROC, Emerald Pines Community Cooperative, Addressing Worker’s Compensation Insurance, Introduction of New Real Estate Development Director | Versión en español

Issue 26, 12/5/2023: Spreading Holiday Cheer, Guarding Against Disaster: Fire Safety, Common Ground 2023 Report Out, and Highlights from the I’m HOME Conference

Issue 25, 9/10/2023: Common Ground Conference Grant Opportunity, Handling tricky membership Applications, Strategies for Budget Season, and a new hire staff | Versión en español

Issue 24, 5/26/2023: Introducing El Nuevo Amanecer Cooperative, Community Project Update, Highlight at Hillcrest, Advocacy Round Up | Versión en español

Issue 23, 2/23/2023: Advocacy: unlock your superpower, Finding good property management, Water metering guide, and introductions to two new staff members at NCF | NEW! Versión en español

Issue 22, 12/31/2022: New Year’s Resolutions, Faces of Manufactured Housing, ROC USA Network Convening, and Annual Meeting wrap ups

Issue 21, 10/11/2022: Co-ops return to in-person annual meetings, Board recruitment best practices, Common Ground Conference recap, Manufactured Home weatherization

Issue 20, 07/08/2022: Co-ops spark participation through summer events, New NCF staff, summer community clean-ups, co-op refinancing, NCF commissions storm shelter prototypes

Issue 19, 03/31/2022: Out-of-state investors buy up MN MHCs, Co-op SpotlightL Sungold Heights, Resident-led coalition advances Opportunity to Purchase bill, and a farewell from Julie Martinez

Issue 18, 12/20/2021: Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative celebrates purchase, Legislator Tour at Park Plaza Co-op, Common Ground Wrap up, and NCF adds Sam Estes to team

Issue 17, 07/28/2021: Tackling Capital Improvements, Minnesota Policy wins, Introducing NCF’s newest Staff Member and Updates on the Eviction Moratorium

Issue 16, 04/19/2021: Updates on Rent Relief Programs in MN and WI, Google Optimization for Co-ops, ROC USA Discounts, ROC Midwest Facebook Group, and Addressing Manufactured Housing Stigma

Issue 15, 02/2/2021: Co-ops ready for major infrastructure projects, Update on eviction moratoriums in MN and WI, Resident-led OTP Campaign kicks off, ROC Network expands, and spotlight of Library Without Borders.

Issue 14, 11/06/2020: CDC guidelines on evictions, USDA grant to provide support to communities, Remembering Pat Sweet, Common Ground Conference recap, and spotlight in Zumbro Ridge Estates.

Issue 13, 08/08/2020: Annual Meeting changes, lot rent assistance programs, Common Ground Conference reminder, attorney fee reimbursements explained, spotlight in Pammel Creek Estates, and NCF leadership change

Issue 12, 06/26/2020: COVID-19 updates, financial performance of ROCs, Common Ground Conference update, Sungold Heights infrastructure project, ROC Leadership Institute

Issue 11, 03/30/2020: COVID-19 Special Edition, amendments to board policies, remote board meetings, stories of solidarity, frequently-asked COVID-19 questions, welcome new NCF staff, coronavirus resources

Issue 10, 09/20/2018: Board compensation, succession planning - part 2, hosting better board meetings - part 3, income surveys, Pammel Creek Estates ROC Spotlight

Issue 9, 04/11/2018: Succession planning, managing onsite staff, successful board meetings, ROC Property Taxes, Co-op Day at the Capitol, ROC USA Better Together Grants

Issue 8, 02/8/2018: Introduction to G Suite, managing Accounts Receivable, planning community events, ROC Leadership Institute announcement

Issue 7, 12/20/2017: Board communication, year-end celebrations & frustrations, ROC Summit recap, 2018 legislative session updates, cooperative solar updates

Issue 6, 10/24/2017: Celebrating Co-op Month; home winter weatherization, updates on NCF's 2018 legislative agenda

Issue 5, 08/17/2017: The Budget Issue; report on ROC budget trends and best practices, budgeting for faster internet speeds, the case for regular lot rent increases, budgeting for tech purchases.

Issue 4, 06/23/2017: Hosting community events, ROC Summit leadership conference announcement, key steps to a 'project-ready' ROC

Issue 3, 04/5/2017: Understand Your Community's Insurance Coverage, new annual expectations, update on single family finance resources 

Issue 2, 02/1/2017: The Get-To-Know-You Edition; overview of NCF-supported co-ops and introduction to NCF staff

Issue 1, 12/21/2016: updates to Fair Housing rules, NCF policy updates, Eagle's View project update