Building the Cooperative - updates:
The Four Cornerstones
and the 3-Stage Development Model
Three Development Stages
Stage 1: Organizing
Stage 2: Feasibility & Planning
Stage 3: Implementation
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Emerging Co-op: Brings about the open store and satisfaction of owner/member needs
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Demonstrated capacity in all the cornerstones
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Includes
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Pre-construction
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Construction & Renovation
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Preparation for Opening
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Sustaining – First Year and Beyond
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Brings about the satisfaction of member needs
https://www.fci.coop/about-us/food-co-op-development-model/