Learn about Co-ops and how they work!

Learn more about Cooperative business strategies through our Classes, Workshops, and Popup Cafes

Introductory Classes

CEED offers several monthly 2-hour introductory overviews on topics including an introduction to co-ops, types of co-ops, the seven cooperative principles, housing co-ops, grocery co-ops, and youth co-ops. All introductory classes are free of charge. Contact us to learn more.
Co-op Cafes

These are informal talks at your venue or favorite cafe on different topics, ranging from key historical co-op movements to the differences between employee stock ownership plans (ESOP) and cooperatives, and co-op model resilience. Co-op Cafes are offered free of charge upon request.
Cooperative Entrepreneurship

This 8-module course meets weekly for two hours to work through a step-by-step guide to understanding cooperative business. Topics include stocks, bylaws, accounting, and governance. For more information, contact CEED to learn about upcoming course offerings.
Cooperative Business Management

This is an 8-month, 600-hour course covering the steps to starting or converting to a cooperative business model. Topics include feasibility, developing a business plan, by-laws, accounting, and managing a cooperative business, Contact us for more information on this annual, fee-based course.

Co-op Conversion

Thinking about an exit plan? Have you considered selling your business to your employees? Attend one of our workshops to learn the steps to developing a conversion to a cooperative business model. Or contact CEED to learn about scheduling a workshop for you and your employees.
Co-op Garage Workshops

Thinking about a co-op and don't know where to start -- or just need a sounding board to bounce your ideas off of? Attend our co-op garage to get your vision up and running. Contact us for more information on how we can help jumpstart your cooperative business plans.