Nebraska Cooperative
Development Center

Dedicated to assisting people prosper in rural Nebraska
through all stages of cooperative business development.

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The Nebraska Cooperative Development Center is Nebraska's source for cooperative-based business development. We believe that the cooperative business model has the power to increase the quality of life and economic vitality of rural Nebraska. Since 1999, NCDC has provided education, training and technical assistance to groups interested in working together to meet their needs and reach their goals.

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Our Services

We offer assistance and education to groups exploring the cooperative business model in Nebraska. Our team can assist you with board training, meeting facilitation, community surveys and project management.

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Cooperatives in Nebraska

Learn about different types of cooperatives in Nebraska. From community-owned grocery stores to value-added agriculture ventures, they all fill a unique need in their communities.

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Why Cooperatives?

Whether you are looking to transition your business to employee-ownership, or are seeking a solution to an unmet need in your community, cooperatives can harness the power of working together.

NCDC in the News

Exterior of Emerson Grocery Cooperative with people gathered.
Cooperative Business Development Mini-Grants are available to groups incorporated as or pursuing a cooperative business model.
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Learn how a cooperative model can address childcare opportunities and challenges in Nebraska.
Produce section of grocery store
Owning Our Identity is the 2023 theme to build awareness of cooperatives nationally. October has been nationally recognized as cooperative month since 1964
Woman shopping in produce aisle with child in cart.
Through NCDC, multiple communities are exploring the innovative solutions afforded by the cooperative model.

Latest News

Exterior of Emerson Grocery Cooperative with people gathered.
Cooperative Business Development Mini-Grants are available to groups incorporated as or pursuing a cooperative business model.
Webinar graphic
Learn how a cooperative model can address childcare opportunities and challenges in Nebraska.
Produce section of grocery store
Owning Our Identity is the 2023 theme to build awareness of cooperatives nationally. October has been nationally recognized as cooperative month since 1964
Woman shopping in produce aisle with child in cart.
Through NCDC, multiple communities are exploring the innovative solutions afforded by the cooperative model.