The Portland Food Co-op plans to open its doors this September. They currently have 1147 member-owners and need to reach 1400 to open, so are well on their way. They’ve had 100 new member-owners join in the past 10 days!
A Chance for Youth To Make A Big Splash in the New Economy Movement
Our friends at the New Economy Coalition have launched an important initiative: A Youth and Student Grant program, of up to $5,000 per project. What’s even more exciting is that the grants are on a rolling basis. That’s right, there’s no deadline. When you
Last two episodes of My So-Called Housing Cooperative released–heart-breaking and heart-warming
This is it! The Season Finale of My So-Called Housing Cooperative! I decided to release episodes 5 and 6 together, and once you watch them, you will probably understand why. Thanks for watching and please forward to anyone you think
March 8: AORTA Conflict Resolution Workshop in Providence, RI
save the date! March 8: AORTA Conflict Resolution Workshop in Providence Dear Providence & Boston-Area friends, We’re excited to offer a public workshop facilitated by AORTA trainer Jenna Peters-Golden on March 8 in Providence! Here are the details: Resolutions not Ruins: Conflict Resolution in Your
Support “Jackson Rising” Cooperative Conference in May
On Tuesday February 25th, 2014 Mayor Chokwe Lumumba unexpectedly passed away. The Jackson Rising: New Economies Conference (May 2-4, 2014 at Jackson State University) was intended to be one of the primary initiatives and vehicles of the Lumumba administration to build a
Job posting: New England tech worker co-op seeks Android developer
We (At-Hand Apps) are/is a one of very few workers co-op based on intellectual property. Our iPhone/iPad GPS-based travel apps have been well received with New England At-Hand being the top-user rated New England travel app. We are seeking a additional member with
Educational Opportunity 2: for Boston-area small businesses
Check out this SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative, if you’re interested in accessing training and mentoring to build your co-op. They suggest applicants have revenue of at least $400K and 3 years of operations. http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/2/3162/resources/790641
Educational Opportunity: Online Courses on Intro to Co-ops, Participatory Methods, and Worker Co-op 101
Did you know? The Toolbox for Education and Social Action is gearing up to offer some great online courses. They’ll be starting soon: Intro to Cooperatives March 10-14, http://store.toolboxfored.org/introduction-to-cooperatives/, Popular Education Methods and Practices Tuesday evenings starting on April 8th for four sessions, http://store.toolboxfored.org/popular-education-methods-and-practices/,
Job posting: Equal Exchange is hiring a full-time sales rep
Another chance to work at a worker co-op! Check it out: http://equalexchange.coop/natural-foods-sales-representative.
Co-op 101, Thursday 2/20, 6-8 pm, Jamaica Plain, MA
Tell your friends,Tell your neighbors,and definitely tell your co-workers! Workshop: Introduction to Cooperative BusinessThursday, Feb. 20, 20146-8 pmat the offices of Red Sun Press,94 Green Street (2nd floor), Jamaica Plain MA. Info and Registration here:http://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-introduction-to-cooperative-business-registration-10555450637 WORC’N members – if you’d