This session of the Madison Cooperative Business Conference features a discussion on the role of municipal governments in promoting and supporting cooperatives. This session is co-facilitated by Anne Monks, Liaison for Planning & Development; City of Madison, and Matthew B. Mikolajewski, Office of Business Resources Manager; City of Madison, and features a Skype presentation on “Cooperatives & Economic Development in Quebec” by Michel Clément, Development Coordinator; Cooperative Development Management, Department of Economic Development & Innovation, and a Skype presentation on “The Richmond California Cooperative Initiative” by Terry Baird, Assistant to the Mayor of Richmond.