The University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives (UWCC) is a trusted and unbiased voice on the cooperative business model serving the needs of cooperatives in Wisconsin and beyond. With a strong public service orientation and access to world-class university resources, we leverage research, education, and outreach capabilities to foster critical thinking and understanding about cooperatives. As the only U.S. university-based center that studies and supports all forms of cooperative business, UWCC provides valued education and research to a diverse range of business communities.
Our team of cooperative development specialists is available to help you start a new co-op, strengthen an established co-op, or convert an existing business to the cooperative structure. If you are located in a rural area of Wisconsin, technical assistance may be covered by our USDA Rural Cooperative Development Grant.
COOPERATIVE START-UP
UWCC provides assistance to start-up co-ops in the following areas: organizational development, member surveys, community and stakeholder meetings, feasibility analysis and business plans, membership drives, capitalization strategies, development of bylaws and articles of incorporation, board training, and policy development. We also provide referrals to legal, accounting, and other professional service providers.
SUPPORT FOR EXISTING COOPERATIVES
Support to established cooperatives includes member training and education, strategic planning, meeting facilitation, board training, policy development, board and management evaluations, and referrals to appropriate legal, accounting, and other professional services.
SUCCESSION PLANNING AND COOPERATIVE CONVERSIONS
UWCC provides assistance to businesses looking to transition to the cooperative model. Support includes transition planning and timeline development, management and governance succession planning, and referrals to appropriate legal, accounting, and other professional services.
Economic and Site Development
Buying or Selling a Business
Business Planning
Human Resources, Workforce and Talent
Internship Programs and Student Services
Legal and Intellectual Property Services
Management Issues
Marketing and Sales
Mentoring
Networking and Associations
Nonprofit and Social Enterprise
Public Policy and Government Relations
Starting a Business
Training and Education
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