University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives
About
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.
Services Provided
Economic and Site Development
- Economic Development
Buying or Selling a Business
- Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business
Business Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Business Plan Consulting
- Feasibility Studies
- Forming a Business
Human Resources, Workforce and Talent
- Leadership/Professional Development
- Retention
Internship Programs and Student Services
- Internship Program
- Student Research Projects
Legal and Intellectual Property Services
- Forming a Business
Management Issues
- Leadership/Professional Development
Marketing and Sales
- Feasibility Studies
- Market Plan Development and Training
Mentoring
- One-on-One Counseling
Networking and Associations
- Geographically Based
- Industry Specific
- Small Business/General
Nonprofit and Social Enterprise
- Board Development
- Organizational Audits
- Strategic Planning
- Technical Services
Public Policy and Government Relations
- African-American Business
- City Business Issues
- Hispanic Business
- LGBTQIA Business Issues
- Native-American Business
- Small Business Policy
- Women’s Business Issues
Starting a Business
- Business Research Resources
- Feasibility Studies
- Forming a Business
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
- Startup Business Counseling
- Startup Classes
Training and Education
- Online Courses and Videos
- Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
- Business Management Training
- Startup Classes
Courtney Berner
427 Lorch Street
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 890-0966
http://uwcc.wisc.edu
cberner@wisc.edu
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