As we enter a new fiscal year, we’re taking a moment to share and celebrate the accomplishments of this past one. 2021 was another year of unprecedented change, challenges, creativity, and collaboration. CDI’s Year in Review is a beautiful and
New Economy Summit: Building A Resilient Social Venture Ecosystem
CDI partner Worcester Roots and the Social Venture Collaborative are organizing the 2nd annual New Economy Summit. The event will convene social entrepreneurs, social change practitioners, educational institutions, students, the business community, and others who share the goal of creating
CommonBound 2018
CDI is a proud member of the New Economy Coalition. Join us and the NEC’s 200 member organizations for the 2018 CommonBound conference in St. Louis! On June 22-24, 2018, over 700 people across the new economy movement will come
Ask Co-op Cathy: What is the role of co-ops in the New Economy?
Meet Cathy, the Cooperative Development Institute’s new answerwoman! She can take on any co-op questions you might have, big or small. Today we ask: what is the role of co-ops in the new economy? See all of Cathy’s answers and
Spiritual math, poetic economics
Executive Director Noémi Giszpenc attended the New Economy Coalition conference “CommonBound” in Boston this past weekend. The themes of inclusion, of re-invention, of creative thinking and attentive listening, resonated throughout the gathering. While we are definitely seeking a change from
A Day in Maine to Get Organized and Energized to Sustain Local Economies
Our friends at Cooperative Maine are helping put together an inspiring one-day conference, “Creating and Sustaining Vibrant Local Economies in Maine” on March 22 (this Saturday), 9 AM-4 PM, Randall Student Center, Augusta. We like the goals for the day!
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