About Us
Since 1999, the Nebraska Cooperative Development Center (NCDC) has provided technical assistance, education and training to groups who are developing or are considering the development of a cooperatively owned business. The primary objective is to improve the economic condition of rural areas through cooperative business development. NCDC is committed to work with communities and organizations from idea formation to implementation.
NCDC is Nebraska’s center for cooperative based business development. We help facilitate the formation of new business ventures and growth of existing businesses by providing technical assistance, training and education programs.
Cooperative businesses are unique because they are autonomous associations of people united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise. NCDC works with groups who are incorporated or are in the process of exploring a cooperative business or other businses structure (i.e., nonprofit or LLC) that follows cooperative principles and guidelines.
NCDC Brochure (revised 2016)
Mission Statement
Dedicated to assisting people prosper in rural areas through cooperative business development.
Testimonial
"The Nebraska Cooperative Development Center has helped us develop our business and get the professional training we’ve needed to excel in our field. Thanks to the NCDC mini-grants, Farmstead First members have been able to attend conferences and get hands-on training from dairy professionals and participate in professional networking with cheese makers and cheese buyers across the country. There is no doubt that our business venture has benefitted from these experiences-thanks so much, NCDC, for your support!" -Krista Dittman, Farmstead First