MADISON, Wis. – Summit Credit Union here drew nearly 3,000 people to its fourth-annual Co-op Connection, which is aimed at highlighting cooperatives in the community.
The credit union, along with CUNA, CUNA Mutual Group, Heartland Credit Union, Dane County Credit Union and several area cooperative organizations, sponsored the event, which was based in a sectioned-off area on Martin Luther King Drive next to Madison’s famous farmers’ market. Among the items available were free product samples, including cupcakes, gluten-free bars and fair-trade coffee, live demonstrations including martial arts and balloon animals, and live music from local singer-songwriter Pat McCurdy.
Madison’s mayor, Paul Soglin, also appeared. The Cooperative Network also provided planning and volunteer support.