The Laban Johnson Group, LLC

The Laban Johnson Group, LLC July 4th, 2009 marks the 87th International Cooperative Day of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), and the 15th United Nations International Day of Cooperatives. This year's theme focuses not on economic turmoil, but "Driving Global Recovery Through Co-Operatives", how cooperatives serve their members needs i...n both good and bad weather.

Co-operatives around the world celebrate the Day in many different ways. Below are examples of some of the activities organized by co-operatives around the world:

* The messages of the ICA and United Nations are translated into local languages and widely disseminated to co-operators, media, government officials at all level.
* Co-operatives use newspapers and radio programs to create awareness on their movements and contributions.
* Co-operative Fairs, exhibits, contests, and campaigns are held.
* Meetings with government officials, United Nations agencies and other partner organisations are held.
* Co-operatives partner with community agencies to champion economic, environmental, social and health challenges (blood drives, tree planting, etc.)
* Cultural events are sponsored - theatre, concerts, etc.

The Laban Johnson Group is proud to rally for a most worthy cause in support of small business, the backbone of the American economy.

For Details see http://www.ica.coop/activities/idc/2009.html or http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/social/intldays/IntlCoops/


Information on Past International Cooperative Days: http://www.ica.coop/activities/idc.html