About Us
Our Mission
Cooperation Detroit advances worker cooperatives and solidarity economy enterprises in Detroit by providing patient, non-extractive capital, embedded technical assistance, and popular education that builds community wealth and democratic power.
Our Vision
We envision a Detroit where cooperation is not a niche but the norm—where the people who live and work in our city own the businesses, land, and institutions that shape their lives. We are building a robust, connected solidarity economy rooted in the legacy of Black cooperative economics and the belief that another world is possible.
Our services
Financing
Patient, non-extractive capital for worker cooperatives and solidarity economy enterprises.
Business Development
Technical assistance, financial coaching, and business planning for cooperatives at every stage.
Education
Study circles, workshops, and public presentations that build cooperative literacy and deepen relationships.
Our Values
Cooperation
We believe in the power of collective action and democratic ownership.
Non-Extraction
Capital should serve people, not the other way around.
Transparency
Financial and data transparency are essential to our democratic practices.
Transparency
Financial and data transparency are essential to our democratic practices.