Columinate offers education and training solutions in key competency areas tailored to your organizational needs

We recognize that learning is critical for attaining success and development for your communities. We can cater a training program to meet your specific needs and timeline, or join us at one of our scheduled in-person events.

Build critical skills for starting, growing and improving your organization

Manage and support change in your organization

Engage your members and employees with a complete schedule of trainings, workshops and events

Upcoming Events

Looking for the right event for you? Review the event details below or contact us for more information. Begin empowering your community; explore Columinate events by date, location or topic

Location
  • Online event - 4 sessions - 60min each
  • Online
  • Online event - 3 sessions
  • Online event
  • Online event - 4 sessions
  • Detroit Food Commons - Detroit, MI
  • In-Person Event - Keene, NH
  • Online event - 6 sessions
  • Location TBD in North Carolina
By Date
  • Feb 6, 2025
  • Apr 24, 2025
  • Jan 16, 2025
  • Apr 10, 2025
  • Mar 19, 2025
  • Jan 18, 2025
  • Jan 22, 2025
  • Feb 5, 2025
  • Feb 19, 2025
  • Jan 26, 2025
  • Apr 1, 2025
  • Apr 12, 2025
  • Apr 27, 2025
  • May 7, 2025
  • Apr 29, 2025
  • Jul 19, 2025
  • Jul 27, 2025
  • Sep 9, 2025
  • Oct 14, 2025
  • Oct 18, 2025
  • Oct 26, 2025
  • Apr 30, 2025
  • Mar 31, 2025
  • Aug 13, 2025
  • May 3, 2025
  • Nov 8, 2025
  • Jun 5, 2025
  • Aug 5, 2025
  • Jul 9, 2025
  • Oct 30, 2025
  • Nov 6, 2025
  • Jul 15, 2025
  • Oct 16, 2025
  • Sep 10, 2025
  • Sep 27, 2025
Event Type
  • CBLD Event
  • Co-op Cafe
  • Finance Training
  • Leadership Learning Circle
  • Mighty Community Markets
  • Topical Training
  • Virtual CBL 101
  • Webinar
Jul 19, 2025

Online event

Create a solid foundation for shared understanding — with the added convenience of tuning in from wherever you are.

Jul 27, 2025

Online event

Join facilitated conversation and peer support for current and prospective board Presidents (Meets quarterly on Sunday evenings)

Sep 09, 2025

Online event - 4 sessions

This multi-session series will examine various aspects of governance, including both practical skill-building as well as exploration of broader governance concepts and issues that inform the Policy Governance approach. 

Sep 10, 2025

Online event

Digital Solutions and AI for Retail Food Co-ops!

Oct 14, 2025

Online event

This session will help directors better understand their role in financial oversight and evaluating risk and build their confidence in doing that work well, regardless of their experience in business finance.

Oct 18, 2025

Online event

Create a solid foundation for shared understanding — with the added convenience of tuning in from wherever you are.

Oct 26, 2025

Online event

Join facilitated conversation and peer support for current and prospective board Presidents (Meets quarterly on Sunday evenings)

Oct 30, 2025

Online event

An opportunity to cultivate the skills needed for effective communication and collaboration.

Nov 06, 2025

Online event

A deeper dive exploring the art of receiving feedback well.

Nov 08, 2025

In-Person Event - Keene, NH

Create a solid foundation for shared understanding — with the added convenience of tuning in from wherever you are.

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Co-op Cafe 2024

the Co-op Cafe

Expand your vision.  Reimagine what it means to be in cooperation with each other.  Join in the national conversation.

Facilitation Training for Cooperators

Meetings are foundational

to cooperative culture.

Join in at any level of experience.

Leadership Learning Circles with Laura King

Leadership Learning Circles

Skill building for relational and conversational intelligence.

Relating within to relate with others, and achieve your goals with increased confidence.

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Mighty Community Markets

Giving cooperatively owned and independently owned grocery stores the tools and resources they need to thrive.

Testimonials

Columinate consultants can craft a custom itinerary for your next training, workshop or gathering

We offer an extensive array of opportunities, including:

Custom training courses • Workshops • Mentoring and coaching
Team-building activities • Team development • Board training

We look forward to helping you plan your next training program