KDC is offering a FREE Series of online recorded workshops in 2017. Everyone and anyone interested in learning more about co-ops and co-op development is welcome to attend! All interested clients who are not yet incorporated and/or otherwise operating on a cooperative basis will be asked to attend these workshops as a preliminary step to gaining assistance from a member of our team. If the timeslots available do not work for you please email lori@kdc.coop for other options.
Co-op 101: Introduction to Cooperatives
- What’s a Co-op?.
- Cooperative Principles & Values
- Types of Cooperatives
- Examples of Co-ops in various sectors
- Benefits of Cooperative Business Ownership
- How Democratic Ownership Works!
- Resources to learn more about co-ops
- KDC’s Services
- Q & A
- And more!
Co-op 201: How to Start a Co-op
- The Role of the Steering Committee
- Identifying your Mission
- Incorporation Options
- Equity, Patronage, and Tax Implications
- The Stages and Steps to Cooperative Development
- Building Capacity through the Stages
- Critical Decisions in Co-op Development
- Overview of Feasibility Studies
- Funding resources for feasibility and start-up support
- Networks to connect with in early start-up
- KDC’s Role in supporting communities through the process.
- Q & A
- And more!
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