Co-op Launchbox

Discover member-owned cooperative business models.

Learn how to start a co-op in your community.

Start Your Journey

Discover if the cooperative model is right for you and your community

For Co-op Curious

Are you part of a group thinking about starting a business? Let us introduce you to the cooperative business model. Maybe it will be a good fit for you.

Learn the basics, step by step
See examples from communities like yours
Progress tracking & certificates

Ready to begin?

No account required to start exploring

Curious about cooperatives?

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Rural Farmers
🐄
Ranchers
Community Leaders

Our easy, self-guided training welcomes farmers, ranchers, leaders, and newcomers—explore, learn, and build stronger communities together.

At the end of the training, you'll connect with cooperative developers and gain tools to help your community thrive. Start your cooperative journey today!

Voice from the Co-op Community

Community Leadership in Cooperative Development

Elizabeth Chung, Asian American Center Frederick

Listen to Elizabeth's Message

"The Asian American Center Frederick is very excited to educate our communities about the power of cooperatives. We are on a mission to promote equity and to enhance power and to enrich American communities through working together. We would like to provide tools and resources that help our local communities thrive."

Elizabeth Chung

Director, Asian American Center Frederick

NCBA CLUSA
Trusted Since 1922

Backed by
NCBA CLUSA

For over 100 years, NCBA CLUSA has strengthened cooperatives across the U.S. and globally. CBS is our newest initiative to make cooperative education accessible to all.

100+
Years
Global
Reach
Leader
In Co-ops

Why Cooperatives?

Cooperatives are built on 7 principles that focus on democracy, equality, and concern for community. These values guide every CBS lesson and show why co-ops are different from other businesses.

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Democracy
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Ownership
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Participation
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Autonomy
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Education
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Cooperation
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Community
NCBA CLUSA

Certificate of Completion

This certifies that

Your Name

has successfully completed the
Introduction to Cooperatives
learning path

Earn Recognized
Certification

Complete CBS learning paths to earn a certificate from NCBA CLUSA, America's leading cooperative association.

Certification launches in 2026. Early participants will be first in line to earn a recognized credential.

Industry-recognized credential from NCBA CLUSA
Demonstrate your cooperative expertise
Stand out in the cooperative economy
Join the Movement

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Your Community?

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NCBA CLUSA - Cooperative Development Training