NCBA - National Cooperative Business Association

09/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/02/2026 05:45

There’s still time to join CooperationWorks! in Providence, Rhode Island for co-op development training

Our friends at CooperationWorks! have a busy fall ahead for learning! Their Art and Science of Cooperative Development program continues with Building Blocks in person in Providence, Rhode Island from September 20-22, where they'll be joined by Nat Begej and Frank Cetera to explore the topics of group dynamics and feasibility. The second day of this training will explore the cooperative ecosystem in Providence.

Register for Building Blocks

Then, from November 12-December 17, CooperationWorks! will host Toolkit Implementation. This session builds upon the concepts and skills developed in Building Blocks and prompts participants to put what they've learned to work in interactive, hands-on case studies. Diving deeper into topics like feasibility, business planning and the later stages of cooperative development, this course explores topics through case-study learning, peer clinicals and plenty of opportunities to practice your co-op development skills!

Registration is now open, and early-bird pricing ends October 16.

Register for Toolkit Implementation

CooperationWorks! is a national network of skilled cooperative development practitioners who provide everything from board trainings to business planning for new and growing co-ops.The Art and Science of Cooperative Development is a rigorous, three-part course for participants to develop the skills to start a new cooperative and assist groups to start new cooperative enterprises

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