Class Overview

Session 1
Introduction to the class and cooperative structures 

Session 2
The Cooperative Ownership Canvas

Session 3
The Business Model Canvas in a cooperative context

Session 4
Co-op law and finance

Session 5
Cohort presentations

Session 6 (optional)
Conversion of an existing business to cooperative ownership

Eligibility

For groups interested in:

• Starting or growing a cooperative, or
• Converting an existing business into a cooperative.

We accept up to 15 cooperative ideas per session.

This class is not for groups starting housing cooperatives.

Schedule and attendance

• This is an online class. You must attend all the sessions.
• We typically hold two sessions a week.
• Each session is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Sessions are held virtually.

The next cohort begins June 13.

Apply for a spot in the next class