The starting point for a cooperative is always a group of people who want to work together to deliver goods or services to a neighbourhood. Next comes building a deep understanding of that vision and how a cooperative can help accomplish it. This requires a lot of open communication and consultation between founding members and the community of potential members.
1. File your Articles of Incorporation.
2. Create Bylaws.
3. Create a Membership Application.
4. Conduct a Charter Member Meeting and Elect Directors.
5.Obtain the Licences and Permits relevant to your business.
6. Hire Employees.
The Tory Burch Foundation has put together a short guide in establishing a cooperative.