One of the goals of the Northcountry Cooperative Foundation (NCF) is to find new ways to make co-ops work for people. The following research papers and brochures represent groundbreaking initiatives in the co-op world.
The Power of Cooperative Action
Conversions of Section 515 Properties to Cooperative Homeownership: Taking Stock of the Initiative Making It Last: Long-Term Affordability, An Overview and Comparison of Six Models Too Good to Throw Away: The Adaptive Reuse of Underused Buildings
The 1042 Roll-Over Cooperative in Practice: A Case Study of How Select Machine Became a Co-op
Small Business Ownership Succession: The Cooperative Solution
Using Worker Co-ops to Enhance the Economic Well-Being of Rural Residents
Adding Value for Small-Scale Producers: A Study of Cooperative Kitchen Incubators and Values-Based Marketing Innovative Strategies for Meeting New Markets
Keys to Success for Start-up Food Co-ops in Rural Areas
Rural Food Cooperatives Supplier/Distribution Issues: Findings & Recommendations
Using the Co-op Model to Provide Basic Community Services in Rural Areas: A Feasibility Study
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