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Ben Sandel
Governance & Leadership Developer, Capital Campaign Coach and Startup Strategist
bensandel@columinate.coop
540-421-6976
Areas of Expertise:
- Designing and delivering online and in-person training
- Supporting cooperatives and other organizations through their startup process
- Business consulting for non-business people
Successful Projects:
- Guided and supported co-ops nationwide in raising millions of dollars for new stores, expansions, and startups
- Designed and facilitated single and multi-day retreats for leadership teams on governance, strategic direction, capital-raising and improving performance
- Presented on governance, capital, leadership and cooperative development at numerous conferences
Ben was instrumental in the creation, organization, fundraising, and success of our startup food co-op. He has experience with a variety of different co-ops around the country, and brings the best of those to each project.
Steve Cooke, General Manager, Friendly City Food Co-op, Harrisonburg, VA
Ready to take your organization to new heights? Contact me today to get started!
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