Accompaniment and Development
CCDS supports cooperatives from start to finish, everything from organizing, planning, and feasibility, through the implementation. CCDS believes that co-op development is much deeper than just business, we are building mutual relationships that a healthy community and the world require to thrive. Our commitment is not only to the cooperatives but to the individuals, and the community at large. Our philosophy is much more holistic than a traditional incubator/accelerator because we want to build a new world! That is why we emphasize the importance of the cooperative values and principles:
Technical Assistance
CCDS provides cooperatives with the needed assistance to get their cooperatives off the ground. We partner with value-aligned organizations in order to offer cooperatives industry-leading data, technology, and practices. Cooperation with other technical assistance providers allows us to support a greater number of co-ops in various industries and sectors. What we don’t know, we bring in allies and trusted members of the community and movement. We have worked with Local Enterprise Assistance Fund (LEAF) and ICA on financial projections and other business planning for our cooperatives. “Cooperation among cooperatives” gets us farther, an important principle we aim to fulfill!
Legal Support
CCDS has long counted on incredible legal support from professors and other social organizations innovating how solidarity economy projects navigate legal obstacles! We understand the importance of establishing professional operating agreements and bylaws, so we work with great allies, such as Carlos Teuscher, who support cooperatives and the solidarity economy movement.