Cooperation South Central LaunchBox
Explore cooperative ownership. Start with the basics.
Discover what cooperatives are, how they work, and how shared ownership connects to community. Explore four introductory learning modules at your own pace.
A starting place for cooperative curiosity.
LaunchBox is a self-guided introduction to the cooperative business model. Explore explanations, examples, and activities about member ownership, democratic decision-making, business planning, and community.
New to cooperatives?Begin with the foundations.
Supporting others in exploring cooperative ownership?Use the modules to revisit the concepts and questions behind the model.
What you’ll explore
Four modules. A clearer understanding of cooperation.
What is a Cooperative?
Explore the cooperative business model, its values, and its principles.
How do Cooperatives Work?
Examine governance, member participation, and how cooperative decisions are made.
How do Cooperatives Make Money?
Explore business planning, mission and vision, and the role of member participation.
How Do Cooperatives Contribute to Community?
Consider local ownership, community investment, and how members share control and benefits.
How it works
Explore, reflect, and keep learning.
Begin browsing.
Open LaunchBox and explore without completing a profile.
Work through the material.
Move through explanations, examples, and activities at your own pace.
Continue or review.
Use the dashboard to continue learning and revisit modules.
Certificate generation requires completion of all four modules and a signed-in account.
New Mexico · Oklahoma · Texas · Louisiana
Cooperation South Central.
Cooperation South Central (CSC) is a collective dedicated to providing assistance and support to cooperative developers within a South Central region of the United States, including New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana.
Cooperation Texas – Cooperation South Central Project Page
South Texas
Texas Rural Cooperative Center.
The Texas Rural Cooperative Center is dedicated to the development and growth of cooperatives and rural businesses to meet our goal of improving the economic conditions of South Texas. TRCC provides technical assistance towards start-ups, expansion, and operational improvement of rural businesses, particularly cooperatives and mutually-owned businesses.
Bring your questions. Begin exploring.
Start with the foundations of cooperative ownership, then explore governance, planning, and community.
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