Session 1

Intro to co-ops

• Meet course presenters and participants
• Learn about:
  • Co-op structure
  • Types of co-ops
  • Foundational principles
  • Local history

Session 2

Getting started

• Learn the step-by-step process for developing a co-op.
• Learn about tools to help you understand and design for shared ownership.

Session 3

Planning the business

Identify the key ingredients needed to create a solid business plan for your co-op.

Session 4

Building a strong foundation

• Learn the basics of how co-ops are set up.
• Find simple ways to get early funding.

Session 5

Cohort presentations

Groups will:

• Share their co-op plans
• Talk about next steps, including resources to help them keep moving forward.

Session 6 (optional)

Converting your business to a co-op

Learn how to turn an existing business into a cooperative.

Eligibility

For groups interested in:

• Starting or growing a cooperative, or
• Converting an existing business into a cooperative.

Schedule and attendance

• This is an online class. You must attend all the sessions.
• We typically hold two virtual sessions a week.
• Each session is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

How to sign up for a class

Complete the application

Email questions to Emily Peterson