The Madison Cooperative Development Coalition (MCDC) is the City of Madison's initiative to form worker cooperatives that address income inequality and racial disparities by creating living-wage and sustainable jobs. We are a collaborative of community-based organizations, business resource specialists, and cooperative developers. MCDC works to support the growth and creation of worker cooperatives, specifically addressing the factors affecting local communities of color, low-wealth, and traditionally excluded workforces. The goal is to create a sustainable system that will combat poverty, empower workers and increase equity in order to strengthen Madison's long-term economic health... …we can provide you the knowledge and resources you'll need. We will train you (at no cost), connect you to experts and existing co-ops, and give you a list of options for funding your co-op. Better still, we have start-up grants to cover your early business development needs... …we're happy to tell..