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Youth and Pre-Apprenticeships Program Toolkit
THE NEXT GENERATION OF CO-OP WORKFORCE AND LEADERS
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Pros and Cons of the Cooperative Model for Native Communities
The cooperative model has benefitted countless Native communities. However, like any business model, it has its strengths and weaknesses. Thoughtfully deliberating on whether the cooperative model is...
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Language Considerations for Indigenous Cooperatives
When implementing the cooperative model, it’s important to look at the language we use. Some terms have different meanings in different communities, and to achieve clarity and respect we often must...
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Considerations for Tribal Bylaws
Writing bylaws is an important part of the planning stage of the cooperative process. In your bylaws, you define membership, outline your leadership structure, and decide how to amend your cooperative...
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Food Sovereignty and Indigenous Cooperatives
In 1947, community leaders in Northwestern Alaska came together to form the Alaska Native Industries Cooperative Association (ANICA) to reduce their communities’ reliance on the Bureau of Indian...
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Case Study: People's Partner for Community Development
Building a Credit Union to Serve Their Community
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MCDC Wins 2 State Impact Awards
The MCDC/MCOC team takes home two awards from the Montana Economic Developers Association Fall Meeting! Sophie Nelson, Equity Coordinator, and Nicole Borner EDA and Workforce Specialist accepted two...
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Welcome Rolling Plains Cooperative
Montana Cooperative Development Center, in partnership with the Great Northern Development Corporation's Food and Ag Development Center, assisted in the formation of the Rolling Plains Cooperative....
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Welcome Montana's Newest Cooperative- Falls Farm Co-Op
Falls Farm Co-op; https://www.fallsfarm.coop/
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Montana Food Hub Incorporation Approved!
Montana Cooperative Development Center (MCDC) is excited to announce the Montana Food Hub Cooperative is now incorporated. This marks a significant milestone in the Montana Cooperative Community. The...
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Support MCDC while wearing your very own "We Can Co-op That" swag
It is with excitement that share with you all that we were able to work with a worker-owned cooperative in Washington (our counterparts helped set them up) to get a storefront for MCDC merchandise!...
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Dave Kelsey Awarded Fritz Keller Award at MCOC Annual Meeting
Our friend and Council Board Member, David Kelsey was honored by the MCOC and MCDC with the Energized by Cooperative Spirit Award. The award was presented by Erik Somerfeld, President of the Montana...
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Now scheduling customized board training for Montana Co-Ops!
Co-op boards are unique and require different training than other types of boards.
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