Technical Assistance
Business Support for Co-ops
Get to know the CFNE Learning Team and how we provide technical support for co-ops and the co-op curious.
Get Support for your co-op
We provide technical assistance to co-ops and the co-op curious in New England and New York. Typical topics we cover include:
- Business planning
- Financial management
- Loan readiness and review
And we deliver these through:
- 1-on-1 coaching
- Personalized group trainings
- Workshops
- Resource development and referrals
Meet The Team
Carolyn Edsell-Vetter
Johan Matthews
Karla Torres
Maggie Maiorana
What would you like to do?
Talk with a coach
Whether you have a simple question or need longer-term support, our co-op coaches are here to help you reach the outcome that’s best for your co-op. See what topics we cover, then reach out when you’re ready.
Attend an upcoming workshop
We offer free workshops throughout the year that all co-op levels (from the curious to the seasoned) can benefit from. Check out our events calendar for what we’ve got coming up.
Access free co-op guides, toolkits, templates, and videos
We’ve put together a list of our most popular resources related to our core areas of support — startup, financial management, governance, and conversions. Explore them on our content page.
Connect with the co-op ecosystem
The fact is, we won’t be able to provide direct support on all things co-op. That’s why we’ve partnered with local and national co-op interested service providers that can fill the gap where we might not be the best fit.
Stay connected
Maybe you’re not ready to reach out yet, or you just want to make sure you know what’s going on. Sign up for one or all of our newsletters based on what you’re interested in staying connected to.