New Tools to Streamline Cooperative Formation – Artisan Chocolates Case Study

November 18: New Tools to Streamline Cooperative Formation–Artisan Chocolates Case Study

Join us for a demonstration of new tools to streamline the logistics of cooperative formation while maintaining high touch client relationships. Greg Brodsky and Ryan O’Connell will demonstrate use of Start.coop’s Ownership Model Canvas for early stage co-op formation. Meegan Moriarty will demonstrate the use of USDA’s nationwide legal database as a tool for formation research. Therese Tuttle will demonstrate the use of customized document assembly software (Documate) to draft ready-to-file Articles of Incorporation for a new cooperative using the Ownership Model Canvas developed by Greg and Ryan.

These tools are intended to help scale up the formation of cooperatives. We are excited to share these tools with our community of practice. Join us to see the new processes and to share your feedback.

Objectives:

Participant will be able to:

• Identify “pain points” with current co-op development and use the Ownership Model Canvas to address them.
• Understand the use of the USDA Cooperative Statute Research Library to facilitate creation of articles and bylaws
• Use document automation software to quickly generate articles and bylaws so attorney time can be used to focus on customized client service