Cooperative Development Institute: Northeast Center for Cooperative Business

On November 18, CDI presented an NCBA webinar on Growing the Cooperative Economy: Co-ops Seeding Co-ops to 64 cooperators. The presentation showed how cooperatives big and small, in every sector, are finding ways to expand opportunities for their members through nurturing new cooperative enterprises. We explored strategies for identifying business, member, and community needs as well as opportunities, and identifying the (sometimes surprising) resources co-ops can mobilize. We heard from cooperators at Maine Organic Milling, Hanover Co-op, Weaver Street Market, and the Arizmendi Association of Cooperatives who have seeded new co-ops and helped them grow. You can watch a recording of the webinar or download the Powerpoint presentation. We welcome your questions and comments: info@cdi.coop.