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Cooperative Development Institute
P.O. Box 244
South Deerfield, MA  01373
phone: 1-877- NE COOPS, 413-665-1271
fax: 413-541-8300
info@cdi.coop




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Cooperative Development Institute has on-staff cooperative specialists that can help you with any information you may need about cooperatives as well as a number of invaluable services. Please feel free to contact us:

Cooperative Development Institute
P.O. Box 244
South Deerfield, MA 01373
413 - 665-1271 or toll-free 877 - NE COOPS (632 - 6677)
email: info@cdi.coop 
website: www.cdi.coop


CDI offers a full range of education and training programs designed to help your staff, board and members work together effectively to bring more benefits to your members and strengthen your  bottom line. With an emphasis on involvement, connection, focus and fun, our  trainers share the "best practices" of successful cooperatives around the country, helping you analyze and improve the performance of your cooperative.

CDI can customize training programs to meet your co-op's specific needs or representatives from your co-op can attend open-enrollment programs designed for managers, staff or boards of directors.

How To Start A Co-op Packet
and
Request for Assistance Form
NOW ONLINE!

Are you interested in starting a cooperative, but are unsure
of the steps and details involved? 
DOWNLOAD CDI's informational packet:
How to Start a Cooperative Packet [pdf]

Do you want request assistance from a Cooperative Develoment Specialist?
If so, please fill out this:
Request for Assistance 
Online Form

You can also request "snail mail" versions by contacting us at info@cdi.coop or calling 413-665-1271 or 1-877 NE COOPS,

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