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Howard Brodsky and Alan Greenberg Inducted into the Cooperative Hall of Fame
Manchester, NH (May 27, 2009) – A lifetime of cooperative achievement that began in 1985 was recognized on May 6, 2009 when the Cooperative Development Foundation inducted Howard Brodsky and the late Alan Greenberg into the Cooperative Hall of Fame in Washington, D.C. Brodsky and Greenberg, Co-Founders of CCA Global Partners, were inducted in a formal ceremony at the National Press Club. Brodsky is currently Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of CCA Global Partners. Greenberg, who passed away in 2007, was a dynamic leader of CCA for more than two decades.
Established by the National Cooperative Business Association (Washington, DC), the Hall of Fame commemorates a legacy of cooperation in America, honoring “genuinely heroic contributions to the cooperative idea, and the advancement of the principles of cooperation in the United States.” Its ranks include Benjamin Franklin for founding the Fireman Fund Insurance Cooperative, vice president Hubert H. Humphrey for his outspoken political support of cooperatives, as well as Lloyd and Mary Anderson, co-founders of the REI cooperative. In announcing the award, the Cooperative Development Foundation praised Brodsky and Greenberg as “visionaries, leaders and teachers.”
The two co-founders of CCA Global Partners shared a dream to empower and enrich the lives of entrepreneurs. The result of their dream is now one of the largest cooperatives in the United States, with 15 independent businesses in four countries and over 3,800 locations producing $10-billion in aggregate annual sales.
When accepting the honor, Brodsky observed, “I know Alan would agree that this award is a reflection of our outstanding team at CCA Global Partners who helped build our organization, and who keep us running day in, day out. The CCA story is one of passion, commitment, and belief that we can make a difference in the lives of family businesses. The CCA family believes in our mission because it’s the right thing to do, not to just earn a living but to make a better life for our members and communities. To love what you do and feel that it matters, how can anything be better? This is a tremendous honor for us, to be recognized in this way.”
About CCA Global Partners
CCA Global Partners is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. For nearly a quarter of a century, CCA Global has partnered with entrepreneurial retailers to create a cooperative retail powerhouse unmatched in the marketplace. With 15 independent business brands and more than 3,800 locations, CCA Global Partners is well positioned to positively impact the success of independent businesses.