Date:

Sunday, April 26, 2020 - 8:30am to Monday, April 27, 2020 - 5:30pm

Info

Early Bird Registration Now Open for the 2020 California Co-op Conference!

April 26-27, 2020 - Sacramento, CA

Venue: Sacramento Scottish Rite Center

6151 H Street, Sacramento - Google Maps

All California cooperators are invited to join us in Sacramento. Register below!

The conference will present opportunities to discuss the latest developments in our cooperative ecosystem, create strategies for improving and strengthening existing cooperative businesses, and teach newcomers about the structure and operations of co-ops.

Among the conference tracks we’ll be presenting this year are housing, consumer, worker, and multi-stakeholder. A number of workshops will be presented in Spanish or offer Spanish translation.

Workshops will focus on the following general areas:

Building the Cooperative Ecosystem: topics include promoting co-ops as tools for economic development and social equity, current local and state policy efforts, and trends in co-op conversions.
Co-op Start-up and Management: topics range from member engagement and growth to governance, communications, and ownership culture.
Legal and Financing: topics include navigating common legal challenges, entity creation, and approaches for raising capital. MCLE credit is offered for select workshops.

Owing to the generosity of our sponsors, we offer a limited number of scholarships to cover conference registration. Scholarship information will be posted soon.

Secure your spot at the conference today! Early bird registration closes March 4, 2020 at which time registration costs subject to increase!

Registration Fees
Main & Pre-Conference	CCCD Members*	Non-Members
Full Conference (4/26-4/27)	$300	$330
1 Day Only	$200	$230
Additional Person Discount*	-$20	-$20
Continuing Ed for Attorneys	CCCD Members*	Non-Members
MCLE Credit* (Full Conference)	$30	$45
MCLE Credit*(1 Day Only)	$20	$35

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Hotel & Transportation

Plan Your Trip

We’ve researched the following accommodations and transportation options related to the conference; however, we don’t endorse any of them.

Where to Stay:

Hampton Inn & Suites CSUS 1875 65th Street Sacramento, CA 95819

Located at the US-50 and 65th Street interchange adjacent to Sacramento State University and public transport connections. The American River Parkway is within walking distance and 25 minutes from Sacramento Airport.

$131/night

Breakfast included, Pool, Fitness Center, Business Center, Free Wi-Fi, Parking Additional $8.50

Larkspur Landing Sacramento 555 Howe Avenue Sacramento, CA 95825

An All-Suite Hotel in Sacramento, you'll be next to a golf course, steps from Cal Expo and a 5-minute drive from California State University Sacramento. This golf hotel is 5 miles from the Sacramento Convention Center and 2 miles from Cal Expo.

$152/night

Breakfast included, Fitness Center, Business Center, Free Wi-Fi, Pet-Friendly, Outdoor Spa, On-site Laundry

Services, Free Parking

Comfort Inn & Suites Sacramento 21 Howe Avenue Sacramento, CA 95826

With a stay at Comfort Inn & Suites Sacramento, you'll be convenient to Granite Regional Park and California State University Sacramento.

$138/night

Breakfast included, Indoor Pool and Spa, Fitness Center, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking

Courtyard Marriott Sacramento Midtown 4422 Y Street Sacramento, CA 95817

In addition to individual rooms, extended stay suites are available, offering full kitchens and extra space. Business travelers love the proximity to the Sacramento Convention Center and famous K Street Corridor.

$175/night

Fitness Center, Business Center, Free Wi-Fi, Outdoor Pool and Spa, On-site Restaurants, Parking Additional $10

Accommodations on a Budget:

HI Sacramento Hostel 925 H Street Sacramento, CA 95814

Housed in a gorgeous Victorian mansion built in 1885, the hostel is a comfy base for budget travelers who want to explore California’s capital.

$34/per person per night

Free Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Baggage and Bike Storage, On-site Laundry, Games Room, Outdoor Patio, Limited On-site Parking

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Sacramento 321 Bercut Drive, Sacramento, CA 95814

Set 2 miles from both the Sacramento Convention Center Complex and the California State Capitol, this informal hotel is also 5 miles from the Sacramento Zoo.

$56/night

Free Breakfast, 24/7 Airport Shuttle, Outdoor Pool and Spa, Fitness Center, Business Center, Free Parking

Sac-West RV Park & Campground 3951 Lake Road West Sacramento, CA 95691

Camp near the state capital where you can watch the legislature in action and tour the capitol building. Then explore Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum, the Crocker Art Museum and Sutter’s Fort. Camping cabins by the fishing pond and ample tent sites for your group. Rent a bicycle, swim in the pool or go sightseeing.

Tent $48-68/night; Cabin $70-81/night; Cottage $95/night

Open year around, Park, Outdoor Pool, Fishing On-site, Dog Park, Train Rides, On-site Restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Pet Friendly

Airbnb

Airbnb is one of the world’s largest marketplaces for unique, authentic places to stay and things to do, offering over 7 million accommodations and 40,000 handcrafted activities, all powered by local hosts. There are more than 300 Airbnb rentals in Sacramento.

$40 and up/night

Amenities vary by lodging

Getting Around

By Air

The closest airport to the conference venue is Sacramento International Airport located at 6900 Airport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95837.

The airport is 18 miles, or a 30-40 minute drive, from the Scottish Rite Temple.

By Rental Car

Car rental services available at the Sacramento Airport:

Advantage (916) 924-5918

Alamo (800) 327-9633

Avis (916) 922-5601

Budget (800) 763-2999

Dollar Rent a Car (866) 434-2226

Enterprise (800) 736-8227

E-Z Rent-a-car (800) 277-5171

Hertz (800) 654-3131

National (800) 227-7366

Payless Car Rental (916) 441-4488

Thrifty (916) 285-0648

Zipcar (866) 494-7227

By Train

The nearest train station to the conference is the Sacramento Valley Station located at 401 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814, which is 4.6 miles from the Scottish Rite Temple.

By Public Transportation

The closest bus stop to the conference is the Carlson Drive & State Univ Drive North (Eb) stop #414. It’s a .5 mile walk to the Scottish Rite Center from the stop.

This stop is served by

Please be aware there may be fraudulent agencies that contact exhibitors, sponsors and attendees, representing themselves as partners with The Almond Conference. The Almond Conference will never reach out and promote booking hotels through a specific company. As in the past, once the official conference room blocks open in the Fall, you will be responsible for securing your own hotel accommodations. Please be advised should you provide any of your details to one of these fraudulent companies, this is not coming from the Conference and they are truly not able to assist you. They are phishing for your detailed information in hopes you will provide it. These are SCAMS and NOT AFFILIATED with The Almond Conference in any way. Should you receive one of these calls or emails, please contact April Thompson, Housing Manager for The Almond Conference 2020 at AThompson@mosaicevents.com.

Be a Sponsor

Become a Conference Sponsor

Showcase your organization as an innovative leader in the cooperative movement! Sponsor the California Co-op Conference to promote your commitment to local economic development and community while also getting your name out there among statewide cooperators.

Among the opportunities available, we welcome monetary contributions as well as in-kind donations or donations to our scholarship fund. Additionally, we invite organizations that would like to directly connect with conference participants to reserve an exhibitor table.

Learn more about our sponsorship offerings here.

To receive the full benefits of sponsorship, please submit your sponsorship request by February 1, 2020.

2020 California Co-op Conference