NCDC offers different areas of training & education to assist throughout the business development process.

Some of these areas include:

  • Project management
  • Membership development assistance
  • Development planning and training
  • Board of Director training

There are also different types of cooperative business models to suit different needs and ventures.

The following links offer additional information on cooperatively owned businesses such as: types of cooperatives, what they are, and the principles of a cooperative. For additional resources on cooperatively owned businesses, how to get started or how to run one, click the webinars and videos link below. These resources discuss how to understad and apply the cooperative business model, rural business development and related topics.