Workshop for Cooperative Accountants: In January, Char will continue her work to educate on employer ownership conversions in collaboration with other cooperative colleagues, as part of a panel presentation to the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives entitled The Cooperative Solution:…

We are excited to announce the selection of Leslie Watson as our new Executive Director. Leslie begins her new role this November, in close coordination with the previously announced retirement of outgoing Executive Director Kevin Edberg. The CDS Board selected Leslie following an extensive national search. “We…

Tuesday, October 15. 4:30-8:00 PM Please join us for our 2nd Annual Co-op Month Celebration! This is the Co-op Party you will not want to miss! This year’s celebration will include co-op month presentations preparing us for the 2025 International Year…

In cooperation with the Northcountry Cooperative Foundation, Cooperative Development Services, the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives, the Minnesota Center for Employee Ownership, and the Wisconsin Center for Employee Ownership, a postcard mailing was sent to business owners of small manufacturers and veterinary clinics…

A new book by E.G. Nadeau, author of Cooperation Works and Cooperative Solutions. Join us for a discussion with E.G. on Sat. June 22, 3-5 PM at Mississippi Market, East 7th St, Saint Paul. How can a cooperative economy increase…

At its 2024 annual conference this June, the Consumer Co-op Management Association (CCMA) awarded CDS with its prestigious Innovation and Achievement Award. We were particularly recognized for: Contributions to food co-ops, including creating and testing the “Four Cornerstones in Three…