Co-ops & the Alaska Cooperative Development Center

What exactly is a Co-op?  Explore the dynamic world of cooperatives and learn how they foster community growth and resilience. This On Demand workshop, “Co-ops & the Alaska Cooperative Development Center (ACDC),” will provide a thorough introduction to how co-ops function, the different types of co-ops, and how ACDC supports their development across Alaska.

During this 27-minute On Demand workshop, you will learn:

• what a cooperative (co-op) is;
• the seven (7) principles of cooperatives;
• the various types of co-ops;
• examples of different types of co-ops in Alaska and nationwide;
• when to consider the cooperative business model;
• what makes the co-op model work; and
• what ACDC does and how they can help.

You’ll also gain access to two excellent handouts about forming a co-op and working with co-ops, including:

• Forming a Co-Op – A Mini Roadmap; and
• Working with Small Business Cooperatives – A Guide for Public Sector, Private Sector and Non-Profit Allies.