Indiana Cooperative Development Center

Whether you are just beginning to explore the cooperative model, launching a startup, working to grow an existing cooperative, or converting a business into a cooperative, we have the knowledge, tools, and resources to support you at every step of the journey. No matter where you are in the process, we can help you navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with cooperative development.

News and Events

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The Silver Tsunami is upon us! Members of the boomer generation are reaching normal retirement age at a rate of over 70,000 per week. This generation owns ~ 40% of small businesses and franchises in the USA around 2.3 million businesses! Project Equity estimates that in Indiana there are over 51,000 businesses with owners aged over 55, and these businesses employ 675 thousand workers, with a payroll of over 25B – what will happen when these owners decide to retire? Come learn how transitioning to employee ownership may be a great way to transition your business when it is time to retire.

Join us for the 2025 Employee Ownership Summit on Wed., June 18. Click here for additional information and to register.

Indiana University Rural Conference
Monday, May 12, 2025, 8:00 AM – Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 4:15 PM
French Lick Springs Resort
8670 West State Road 56
French Lick, IN 47432

Join us for IU Center for Rural Engagement’s two-day conference focused on the issues of greatest importance to Indiana’s rural communities.
Connect with leaders from across Indiana, Indiana University researchers, and colleagues from a variety of fields as you learn and share your perspective on the opportunities and needs facing rural Indiana. The conference is designed for community leaders, residents, and professionals who seek to create a stronger Indiana.
Registration includes all sessions and materials. Join us for both days or a single day. Doors open at 8 a.m.; sessions begin at 9 a.m. and end at 4:15 p.m.

The full conference rate is $80 per person. The rate to attend for only one day is $50 per person. Scholarships are available; contact iucre@iu.edu for more information.

For more information, click HERE.

A new national survey conducted by the leading polling firm Big Village on behalf of NCBA CLUSA reveals strong consumer support for cooperatives, with a majority of Americans recognizing the value and direct impact that these member-owned businesses bring to their communities.

The survey, conducted among a demographically representative sample of 1,011 U.S. adults, underscores the significant role cooperatives play in fostering local economies, providing fair pricing and prioritizing consumer interests.

Click HERE to learn more.

Please Donate

Please make a donation today to ICDC by clicking the donate button. The Indiana Cooperative Development Center (ICDC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your donation will be processed through PayPal but you can use a credit card without having a PayPal account.

Interested in working with us? We’d like to hear about what you’re doing and how we can help.

Indiana Cooperative Development Center
225 S. East Street, Suite 252
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Phone: 317.692.7707

Email: info@icdc.coop

ICDC is an equal opportunity employer and provider.