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Cooperative Development Services

Co-op Month Event Brings Cooperators Together

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CDS hosted a Co-op Month gathering on October 25, bringing together over 40 cooperators from multiple co-op sectors for great conversation and networking. The event also served an opportunity to honor Bill Gessner, a leader both regionally and nationally, in…

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Treasuring Co-op Leader Louie Doering

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Louie passed away on March 13 after a walk with his beloved spouse and fellow life adventurer, Jill Padley. It is likely that Louie was the nicest and most gracious person you ever met. Cooperators all over the world will miss…

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Minneapolis Co-op Feasibility Classes

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The City of Minneapolis is a national leader providing education and information regarding the cooperative form of business as well as an economic development tool. CDS is proud to be a long-standing partner with the city in developing a cooperative…

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Hear and Beer About a Fascinating New Co-op

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Come to learn about EDC’s exciting work and mix and mingle with your fellow cooperators! Thursday, May 254:30-6:30 Broken Clock Brewing CooperativeB-Side Lounge1712 Marshall St NE, Ste. 100Minneapolis, MN 55413. (map) The Cooperative Development Fund of CDS is the fiscal…

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Senior Housing Cooperative Conference 2024

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Wed. May 22 – Thur. May 23 DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton7800 Normandale Blvd.  Bloomington, MN  55439 View and download Conference Program below. This One-of-a Kind Conference Brings Together Experts and Co-ops. Better Together! Excitement continues to grow in anticipation of the…

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CDS’ 501C3 Spotlight: 

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Evanston Development Cooperative One of the pleasures of CDS’s work is partnering in the innovative work of our clients. For two years, the Cooperative Development Fund of CDS is a fiscal sponsor for a new and exciting co-op effort that is…

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