Are you passionate about cooperatives? Are you a creative problem solver who wants to work with a dynamic team that is united in a mission to help communities in the Northeast thrive? If you answered yes, then this is the job for you! Click to apply:

Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, you can become a member-owner of a solar co-op and reap the benefits. This week, we talked to Maine Community Power Cooperative about why it's a no brainer to join a solar cooperative this summer. Click to read:

This Spring, a cooperative housing community in Ware, Massachusetts made a big cost-saving discovery. Click the link to read how CDI's Water Infrastructure Support Program helped this community solve a big problem:

RT @EverythingCoop: Our guest this week, Nora Gosselin, is a Director of Resident Acquisitions at the Cooperative Development Institute (CD….

Maine lawmakers last Wednesday passed a bill to give manufactured home residents the “right of first refusal” when their parks go up for sale. The bill now awaits approval from the governor before it becomes law. Read the Portland Press Herald story here:

CDI is looking for an experienced cooperative developer. If you or someone you know is looking for a fulfilling job that helps make communities cleaner and safer places to live, then you've arrived at the right place! Apply here:

"Running a park with your neighbors, most of whom work other full-time jobs, isn’t an easy task. But it’s a choice residents didn’t hesitate to say they would make again.” Read the story:

A new veggie garden, safer streets for kids, and a cleaner stream running through the park are just a few of the improvements made by the resident-owners of Grey Stone since they purchased the community more than 15 years ago. Read their story here:

We had a blast at the Principle 6 conference over the weekend! CDI is proud to be a sponsor of this amazing event that brings cooperative thought leaders and Maine co-ops to learn and grow together. Thank you for having us, Cooperative Maine Business Alliance. See you next year.

We're hiring a Cooperative Housing Specialist to serve communities in Maine. If you're passionate about preserving affordable housing, this position is for you! Apply now for an exciting role that makes a real impact in our communities:

When the founder of a Mass. design firm started thinking about retirement, he realized he already had a willing and able buyer right under his nose: his employees. Watch the full video to hear how the company became an employee-owned cooperative:

In March 2018, CDI had the honor of helping Rock City Coffee transition into an employee-owned co-op. Last week, the Midcoast Villager wrote a story about the cooperative's GM who climbed the ranks from janitor to leader. Check out her story:

This is your moment to make an impact. We’re seeking an experienced cooperative business developer. Join our knowledgeable team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference in our communities. Click here to apply:

The Cooperative Maine Business Alliance is holding its annual Principle 6 Conference next month. This one-day event is an amazing opportunity to learn about Maine cooperatives and network with co-op members, supporters, and advocates. Register here:

Manufactured home communities in Maine and across the county are increasingly being purchased by out-of-state investors. Several bills in the Legislature are aiming to get ahead of the problem and help residents purchase their parks. Read the story:

Thank you Andy Farquharson for having us on your podcast Alternative Exit! Hear from CDI’s Rob Brown who shares insights into how businesses can grow and become more resilient through thoughtful exit-planning and employee ownership. Watch here:

Meet the newest cohort of CDI’s Cooperative Development Training Program! This 9-month “training for trainers” program provides participants with the knowledge and tools to become a co-op developer. To learn more about CDI’s training programs, visit

Eastern Garage Door has been serving communities in Massachusetts for more than a century. Today, the company is marking a new milestone: becoming an employee-owned cooperative and entrusting the business to those who know it best. Read their story:

Are you interested in helping to preserve affordable housing in Massachusetts? Then this is the position for you! CDI is hiring a Cooperative Housing Specialist. Click here to apply: #JobOpportunities #careeropportunities #AffordableHousing

Residents of Cedar Falls Mobile Home Park today signed an $8 million deal to purchase their community, preserving nearly 130 affordable homes and solidifying plans to install dozens of new homes on the 79-acre park. Read their story here: