North Avenue Cooperative in Burlington, Vermont will Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic that will be open to residents of greater Burlington! Vaccination Clinic to be held at North Avenue Co-op June, 16th 11:00am – 1:00pm As the state of Vermont quickly moves towards their re-opening goal of vaccinating 80% of the population, the state has been
Watch the Video! A Historical Transition The employees of Ward Lumber made history recently when they purchased the 130-year-old business as a worker cooperative. The transaction marks the first employee ownership contract of its kind in the North Country region of New York State. The lumber products and hardware store, which has locations in
“I don’t want to be like everyone else. I want acceptance, but I want acceptance of my difference, not my sameness.” -Alison Bechdel, author of Dykes to Watch Out For We human beings have much more in common than we have differences. We notice the differences more, but our shared humanity is part of the
Lisa Luken Lisa Luken (she, hers) is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Leadership Studies and a Certificate of Graduate Study in Food Studies at the University of Southern Maine. Through her internship with Cooperative Development Institute, Lisa has supported New Roots Cooperative Farm and Isuken Co-op with grant writing and fundraising, marketing and community outreach,
The Cooperative Development Institute is excited to congratulate the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) for being awarded a grant of over $1.26 million dollars from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, supported by additional funding provided by Mastercard. The grant award will enable ANCA to expand its partnership with the Cooperative Development Institute and other
Thanks to North Country Public Radio that just aired a great piece about Ward Lumber’s ownership transition. Check out https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/43724/20210507/employee-ownership-can-prevent-job-losses-and-closures-when-north-country-business-owners-retire There were also pieces in the Peru Gazette, LBM Journal, HBS Dealer and Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (three industry groups), Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Sun Community News, Press-Republican, and New York Almanack. We’re also excited that the
You can also watch this short video that tells the ownership transition story: Ward Lumber Transitions to Employee Ownership FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Rob Brown, Director, Business Ownership Solutions, Cooperative Development Institute (CDI) (207) 233-2987 or rbrown@cdi.coop Alex Pond, Worker-owner, Ward Lumber (518) 483-8888 ext. 430 or receiver6@wardlumber.com Audrey Schwartzberg, Communications Associate, Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) (518) 891-6200
Do you love spreadsheets, budgets, financial education and social justice? Can you handle numbers, projections, and democratic decision-making? Then CDI needs you! We are looking for a part-time (approx 30 hours/week) Finance Director. Job Overview: The Finance Director participates in the leadership of the organization and aligns fiscal planning, budgeting, and ongoing management with organizational strategic
Do you want to help workers build wealth through ownership and gain a sense of hope and control over their future? Do you want to help farmers, fishermen and other food producers build a sustainable, resilient, locally controlled food system? Do you want to help preserve and grow jobs, businesses, and quality food systems throughout
Are you a whiz with docs and spreadsheets? Do you relish making life smooth and easy for busy colleagues? Are logistics a snap? Then read on… The CDI NEROC program is seeking an Administrative Coordinator. This may be a full or part-time position depending on candidates. While most work will be performed from a home
