Co-op Development Strategies
Wellspring-led / Anchor Institution partnership
Direct business development by Wellspring. Sometimes there’s an opportunity or a need for co-op development that is too compelling to pass by. Some co-ops in this category have been developed in partnership with anchor institutions, leveraging their joint purchasing power.
Foster Bottom-up Co-op Startups
Fostering bottom-up co-op start-ups through our Co-op Boot Camp and TA (technical assistance) as well as co-op ecosystem development. Wellspring Cooperative provides a range of services to help you start up, stabilize, or grow your cooperative business.
Transitioning Conventional Businesses to Cooperatives
Supporting conventional businesses to become worker owned. For the many small business owners who are approaching retirement, selling their business to their workers can be a great option.
Co-op Boot Camp (CBC) [clickable photo here]
The Co-op Boot Camp is comprised of two courses: the 4 week Introduction to Co-ops and the 10 week Building a Co-op Business. We have been offering the CBC online since the start of the pandemic. Check back for information about the next time we’re offering it.
Technical Assistance [clickable photo here]
Wellspring can provide a wide range of technical assistance for start-ups and existing co-ops that may be facing a challenge in stabilizing or growing your business. We also support conventional business in a transition to becoming worker owned.