Since 1985, Cooperative Development Services has helped existing cooperatives retain their vitality and plan for future growth opportunities. CDS also actively engages with new cooperatives and organizations operating in a cooperative manner to launch new business ventures and plan for long-term viability.
Whether your organization has been in business for 30 years or is still just an idea on the drawing board, CDS can help with analysis, planning, and educational services customized to meet your organization’s specific needs.
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CDS is a nonprofit organization created and governed by the cooperative community of the Upper Midwest.
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Food Alliance Midwest Food Alliance Midwest links consumers to environmentally sustainable farmers in the Midwest, and the grocers who carry their products. The program is a regional affiliate of the national Food Alliance program. |
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Food Co-op 500 Food Co-op 500 is a collaborative effort of NCB, NCB Capital Impact, and the National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) with substantial support from The Blooming Prairie Foundation. The purpose of the program is “a support system that enables a faster and more effective start-up process, resulting in new food co-ops successfully serving their communities.” |
