Building a More Resilient Montana, Together
CoBuild Montana is a multistakeholder cooperative helping Montanans start, scale, and share ownership. We provide the structure, support, and resources to turn community-focused ideas into thriving local businesses—keeping wealth, jobs, and decision-making rooted right here in Montana.
What We Do
Our approach is rooted in core activities that guide our commitment to Montana communities:
Build ventures for lasting community impact: We prioritize initiatives that create enduring social, ecological, and economic benefits.
Convert legacy businesses to shared local ownership: We help transform established businesses into cooperative models, keeping leadership and value anchored in Montana.
Share resources and infrastructure among Members: We facilitate collaboration to support our members and strengthen our entire network.
How It Works
CoBuild will be governed as a multistakeholder cooperative by the members and partners driving the growth of our ventures. Our structure unites founders, business owners, workers, students, investors, and community members into a shared system. Members collaborate in our digital campus, contribute to shared step-by-step guides built from real projects, and use quarterly progress updates to guide decisions—ensuring leadership and value stay local.
Our Key Collaborators
CoBuild Montana collaborates with visionary organizations shaping the future of community enterprise across the state. Together, we’re building programs and opportunities that benefit all Montanans.
University of Montana College of Business: Campus Collaborative support for our Formation Year and beyond.
Ecocity Builders: Nonprofit co-lead contributing frameworks that merge cooperative models with ecological and social priorities.
VBX: Venture/Value Builder studio and accelerator.
Montana Cooperative Development Center: Educational partner for cooperative development knowledge, governance, and alignment with state law.
Foundational Sponsors
We are deeply grateful to the following Foundational Sponsors for their commitment to empowering Montana’s communities:
The Helen and William Mazer Foundation
How to Get Involved
Your support helps grow ventures, create jobs, and achieve measurable community impact statewide. Join us in building a stronger Montana.