A Handbook for New Cooperative Directors
July 31, 2023
Cooperatives are a type of business where the owners of the business are also the users of the goods or services provided by the business.
FILE DOWNLOADMichigan Cooperative Development Program
The Michigan Cooperative Development Program assists new and existing cooperatives, and employee-owned companies through education, research, and technical assistance.
48 Co-ops
received technical assistance
20 Years
of co-op development expertise
9 Staff
strategically located across the state
The Michigan Cooperative Development Program exists to support current and emerging cooperative and employee-owned enterprises in meeting their business goals. The program has 20 years of experience in supporting housing, worker, producer, consumer, purchasing, and multi-stakeholder co-ops.
We offer no-cost education and technical assistance to support co-ops at all points in their business journey. Services include:
- business planning
- financial analysis
- feasibility studies
- board trainings
- bylaws development
- marketing plans
- business succession
- legal incorporation
All types of co-ops are eligible for assistance. For more information, contact Bill Knudson at knudsonw@msu.edu or Parker Jones at jonesp28@msu.edu.
Topics in Cooperative Governance
December 9, 2022
This brief analysis considers some topics of cooperative governance. The primary focus is on the Board of Directors but many of these topics also are important for the hired management of the cooperative.
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Exploring the possibility of a grass-fed and grain-fed beef producer co-op in Michigan
Published on January 13, 2020
The idea of a producer owned cooperative for grass-fed and grain-fed beef is something that has been talked about for a while. The speakers at this meeting, will share their stories of such cooperatives. -
Starting a cooperative and developing a business plan: Phase 2
Published on June 4, 2015
Having enough interest in starting a cooperative is just the first step, developing a viable business plan, when implemented, that meets the identified needs is the second. -
Detroit People's Food Co-op: More than Just a Grocery Store
Published on September 1, 2014
On July 12, 2014, the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN) kicked off the membership drive for the Detroit People's Food Co-op at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History. -
Edible flint urban farmers co-op has community impact beyond food
Published on August 24, 2011
This urban gardening effort in the City of Flint produces multiple benefits towards a healthier community.
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Michigan Cottage Food Law
May 8, 2024 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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May 14
Preventive Controls for Human Food Regulation: 2024 Part 2 Course Offering
May 14, 2024 7:30AM – 5:00PM 3361 Hulett Rd., Okemos, MI 48864
Recognized by the FDA and developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance, successful completion of this course is one way to meet the requirements for a preventive controls qualified individual.
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May 20
Michigan Cottage Food Law
May 20, 2024 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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May 22
Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business - May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024 4:00PM – 5:00PM Zoom Webinar
The class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.
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