This program leverages a unique approach to business development that centers the cooperative business model and sustainability at the core of its entrepreneurial training. Through the lens of sustainability and cooperation, participants receive training in the business skills required to co-create viable cooperative food businesses. These skills include sustainable product and service development, marketing, budgeting, and business plan creation.

This program aims to help local entrepreneurs cooperatively develop business ideas and plans that pursue economic viability while caring for the environment and creating community benefit.
The program will begin on Monday, September 11th and end on Wednesday November 15th. Classes will be held twice a week (Mondays and Wednesdays between 5-7 p.m. in Downtown Phoenix. 

Applications are now open, so if you are interested, please apply before September 4th.