Monthly Archives: March 2026

Manager on Contract Addresses Diverse Needs of Start-ups

By |2026-03-23T12:54:42-04:00March 23rd, 2026|

Many Columinate engagements are with start-up co-ops. Although these projects are a lot of work, they are also very rewarding for the Manager on Contract (M0C) and all other parties. MOC program director Garland McQueen comments, “It is always very exciting to see the first customer enter a store where you were a major part of the buildout and opening.” For this report, I asked McQueen to review the many elements of new store development for a Manager on Contract, and I have relied on his comments.

Molly Phipps Offers Board Training and Much More

By |2026-03-17T12:21:03-04:00March 17th, 2026|

Molly Phipps is a new cooperative member of Columinate—welcome! Phipps has joined the Cooperative Board Leadership Development (CBLD) team, but she also brings other key skills to Columinate and to her clients, developed over twenty years of diverse consulting engagements.

Columinate on FCI Live! and at Principle Six Conference

By |2026-03-05T16:44:10-05:00March 4th, 2026|

In late March, Columinate consultants will be presenting at FCI Live! This is a free, online series of one-hour sessions aimed at startup co-ops, led by experienced trainers and co-op leaders. Sponsored by Food Co-op Initiative (FCI), this year’s expanded FCI Live! comprises an impressive roster of over twenty different sessions; see the link above for the full listings and the time of day for each.

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