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Free NCBA Webinar 4/12 on Starting a Purchasing Cooperative

April 10, 2012 No Comments

Part I – Steps to Starting a Successful Purchasing Cooperative Thursday, April 12th from 2-3 pm EST Purchasing cooperatives have become an essential tool for manybusinesses and organizations. Purchasing cooperatives helps members improve their competitiveness, and leverage their combined purchasing volumes into savings and efficiencies. In this four-part educational track, co-op developers will learn the

Help Complete Worker Co-op Documentary!

April 9, 2012 No Comments

Please support the completion of the documentary film about worker cooperatives, “Shift Change: Putting Democracy to Work.” Longtime documentary filmmakers Moving Image Productions are using Kickstarter to raise funds to finish their film “Shift Change: Putting Democracy to Work”. This grassroots, independent project will only be funded if at least $30,000 is pledged by the

Co-op Learning Opportunity Round-up

March 29, 2012 No Comments

In This Issue Spring, Summer and Fall Events Co-op Teach-In Worker Co-op Conference NASCO Institute An Ongoing Opportunity: Co-op Teach-in The National Cooperative Business Association has launched an exciting initiative to mark 2012, the International Year of Cooperatives. The Cooperative Teach-In engages campuses with the cooperative movement through the creation of events, programs, and projects

4/12: “How to Talk Cooperative!” free training session

March 26, 2012 No Comments

How to Talk Cooperative! Learn how to conduct informal, effective, small-group presentations about the benefits of Co-ops in your community and beyond – Consolidate your knowledge of Cooperatives – Add Co-op to your development expertise – Develop your speaking and meeting skills – Grow the Cooperative Movement – Convey your passion! Thursday, April 12, 2012,

New Union Cooperative Model To Be Announced Monday 3/26: United Steelworkers and Mondragon

March 23, 2012 No Comments

Worker Ownership for the 99%: The United Steelworkers, Mondragon, and the Ohio Employee Ownership Center Announce a New Union Cooperative Model to Reinsert Worker Equity Back into the U.S. Economy WHO: Leo W. Gerard, International President, United Steelworkers (USW) Michael A. Peck, Mondragon North American Delegate Bill McIntyre, Director, Ohio Employee Ownership Center Dr. Martin

Registration Now Open for Worker Co-op Conference

March 22, 2012 No Comments

In This Issue Program Scholarships Sponsor FYI INTERPRETATION We will offer Spanish-English simultaneous interpretation. CHILDCARE We will provide childcare on-site for all conference events. Please request childcare in advance when you register. TOURS We are busy planning tours of Boston, its hidden histories and cooperative economies. Tour info will be available in April. FILM NIGHT

Donate to Scholarship Fund for US Worker Co-op Conference

March 21, 2012 No Comments

Boston-area co-operators: here is a fun chance to meet great co-op people and donate to a wonderful cause. Everyone else: please consider making a donation anyway!Scholarships to the conference will cost about $100 each, and the Boston organizing committee is hoping to provide at least 50! Please use http://www.gofundme.com/99esg to make a donation. ***************************Hey friends!

Scholarships Available for attending National Worker Co-op Conference

March 21, 2012 No Comments

**** PLEASE FORWARD AND POST WIDELY **** Announcing USFWC Member Conference Scholarships The USFWC will offer 4 scholarships of $250 each to members of USFWC member workplaces to attend the national worker cooperative conference this year. These scholarships are intended for people who are interested in getting more involved in worker cooperative organizing and support

DVD set on starting worker co-ops now available

March 21, 2012 No Comments

At long last! The 1st Edition of “This Way Out: A Guide To Starting A Worker Cooperative” is here! Trailer here: http://youtu.be/a0g4Z8hhqDgGo to http://www.mightysmallfilms.com/This_Way_Out.html to buy a copy. With tax and shipping and handling, it’s a very affordable $30. The video is in English, but there is a Spanish-language option on the DVD with a

Job Opening: Customer Support & SysAdmin at Worker-Owned Hosting Company

March 20, 2012 No Comments

==================WORKER-OWNER WANTEDTechnical Support and Customer Service==================Position Focus: Customer Support and System AdministrationWork will focus primarily on supporting both technical and non-technicalcustomers with their Domain, DNS, Web & Email Hosting Services. Secondary focus on administration of FreeBSD unix servers.Additional duties include participation in the development of acooperatively owned business.Advancement based on your interest and skills in

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Free NCBA Webinar 4/12 on Starting a Purchasing Cooperative

Help Complete Worker Co-op Documentary!

Co-op Learning Opportunity Round-up

4/12: “How to Talk Cooperative!” free training session

New Union Cooperative Model To Be Announced Monday 3/26: United Steelworkers and Mondragon

Registration Now Open for Worker Co-op Conference

Donate to Scholarship Fund for US Worker Co-op Conference

Scholarships Available for attending National Worker Co-op Conference

DVD set on starting worker co-ops now available

Job Opening: Customer Support & SysAdmin at Worker-Owned Hosting Company

News & Updates

Eastern Garage Door becomes employee-owned cooperative after 100 years in business

Bangor residents purchase community for $8M, dozens of new affordable homes planned

CDI awarded $17.8M to repair failing water infrastructure for thousands of households

Vermont community takes on $2M septic crisis with the help of CDI’s WISP Program

Residents purchase manufactured home park for $26M, first deal of its kind in Maine

Brookfield Meadows becomes newest resident-owned community in Massachusetts

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