Starting a cooperative business

Looking to start a business. Join us for coops 101 and 201 to learn about support and funding opportunities
diverse group of entrepreneurs

What is a worker cooperative?

  • A values-driven business model that puts worker and community benefit at the core of its purpose.
  • A democratic workplace that is owned and managed by its workers, who share in the enterprise's profits.
food stand

Worker cooperatives in Madison include:

engineering and manufacturing | taxi services| bakery | wellness businesses | CBD processing | book-keeping | restaurant | consultant firm | bicycle delivery | legal services

Worker cooperative members

Co-op session descriptions

Co-ops 101: Covers the worker co-op business model and opportunities for starting a business in Madison

Co-ops 201: Learn about how to start a co-op and next steps to develop your business

Tuesdays

Co-ops 101
July 18
12-1:30 pm
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Co-ops 201
July 25
12-1:30pm
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Start a Worker Coop is a program of the Madison Cooperative Development Coalition and Madison Public Library to promote awareness about opportunities for equitable economic development through worker cooperatives in Madison.

Connect to expert advice, technical assistance, and start-up grants at Madison Cooperative Development Coalition mcdcmadison.com