MT Cooperative Development Center We Can Co-Op That!
25 Years Building Together What Would Be Impossible To Build Alone
25 Years Building Together What Would Be Impossible To Build Alone
Join us for an engaging and interactive webinar that explores the 7 Guiding Principles of Cooperatives and how they are uniquely applied across Montana’s diverse cooperative sectors—from agriculture and credit unions to housing, energy, retail, and more.
In this session, we’ll dive into each principle, examining its roots, relevance, and real-life application. You'll hear how cooperatives of all kinds are using these time-tested values to guide decision-making, build trust, and create impact in their communities. Whether you're part of an established co-op, emerging initiative, or simply curious about the cooperative model, this is a chance to connect and learn across sectors.
We’ll also take a look at the Montana cooperative landscape, celebrating its economic and community contributions, and discuss how Montana co-ops can celebrate the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives—a global opportunity to elevate and strengthen cooperative enterprise.
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Who Should Attend:
Cooperative members, leaders, and staff; economic developers; community organizers; students; and anyone interested in learning more about how cooperatives function and thrive in Montana and beyond.
Let’s come together to learn, connect, and be inspired by the power of cooperative principles in action.
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“To Empower Economic Development by Utilizing the Cooperative Business Model, for the Betterment of Montana Communities”
At MCDC, our mission is to empower Montana communities by delivering high-quality cooperative development programs.
We are committed to fostering cooperative enterprises across various sectors, harnessing the potential of Montana's unique cooperative legal landscape to facilitate the formation of successful cooperatives.
Our organization is dedicated to catalyzing cooperative growth and innovation, working hand in hand with aspiring entrepreneurs and existing businesses alike.
Explore the key focus areas below that MCDC is actively engaged in and discover how we can help your project thrive within the cooperative model.
We invite you to contact us today for a personalized consultation.
A cooperative is an organization that is owned and democratically controlled by the people who use its products, supplies or services. Cooperatives are formed to meet the specific objectives of members, and are structured to adapt to member’s changing needs. Working together as a group, members find they can accomplish more collectively than they could individually.
The benefits of belonging to cooperatives include:
The stories of Co-OpVille begin with Legacy the Unicorn and now continue with Elementor the Dragon teaching about cooperatives.
Order coloring books for your co-op now!
Coloring books are free for MCOC members - just pay for shipping.
If you aren't a member of MCOC, you can still order for only $2 each plus shipping.
Educators and teachers interested in utilizing these coloring books can cont
MCDC is celebrating over 25 years of "Building Together What Would Be Impossible To Build Alone!"
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Great Falls, MT 59403
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Great Falls, MT 59404
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Disclaimer: Montana Cooperative Development Center and the Montana Council of Cooperatives provides cooperative education and information to those interested in and/or part of the cooperative community. Our information does not replace legal and accounting services. We recommend contacting a qualified professional as needed.
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