Northwest Cooperative Development Center – Co-Ops 101

The cooperative business model has a long history of promoting community sustainability.  As grassroots organizations, co-ops are based on the values of self-help, democracy, equity, and solidarity.  The recent economic downturn has increased the need for people and communities to reassess their resources.  As a result, co-ops are seeing a resurgence of interest.  However, the business model remains an alternative rather than the norm.  Our goal is to change this dynamic so the co-op business model becomes the preferred model.  Sponsored by Student Carolyn Stockell, and the GDP student club