Introduction CEAD Workshops includesa series of eight sessions. This series will be held on Zoom.




1. Introduction to Co-operatives and the Principles and Values
2. History of Co-operatives in the United States and Around the World
3. Practicing Democracy: Consensus and Participatory Practices
4. Just Transition: Moving Away from Extractive Economies
5. Envisioning a Co-op Community in Your Neighborhood
6. Designing your Cooperative Business: Introduction to the Cooperative Business Model Canvas (CBMC)
7. Elements of a Cooperative Business Plan
8. Final Presentations, Participatory Evaluation and Celebration