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Catalyzing worker co-ops & the solidarity economy

Steps to Starting a Cooperative

An In-Depth Guide for Co-op Start-Ups and Conversions

New cooperative businesses can be started by eventual member-owners or be incubated by a development group. Existing businesses can be converted to member-ownership (either of employees or the community). Regardless of who organizes a co-op, this webinar identifies the key steps in the development process.

For more information on USDA's Cooperative programs, visit www.rd.usda.gov/coop.

 

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Margaret M. Bau, Cooperative Development Specialist USDA Rural Development, Cooperative Services

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