This two-day training seminar is designed for those who want to know how to create a co-operative. The seminar explores the technical and practical aspects of forming a co-operative and how to assist those interested in starting a co-operative.
The seminar will be of significant interest to:
- people who are interested in starting their own co-operative and want more information and direction,
- co-operative and community developers who work with individuals and groups that want to start a co-operative,
- government officials and others who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of the co-operative business model.
Seminar participants will be guided through the six step co-op development process, consisting of pre-development; group building and establishing the form of the co-operative; planning and organizing the co-operative’s business; finance; implementation and launch; aftercare and follow-up. Additional resources will be provided to participants attending the seminar.
Participation is limited to 25 people. Register now to secure your spot.
Registration fee includes all workshop materials, refreshments, lunches, supper on December 1 and breakfast on December 2.
For further information or to reserve your place, contact SCA at (306) 244-3702 or sca@sask.coop
Facilitator: Marty Frost
Marty Frost is the founder and a member consultant of FWC Development Co-operative (Devco) formed 1996. He has designed, marketed and delivered co-op training and development services to co-operatives, local and provincial governments and development agencies across Canada. He has extensive development experience, having worked on over 90 projects in the last 13 years as a co-operative and non-profit business developer.
Marty is a founding developer of CoopZone(2004), the national network of co-op developers.
