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 think of your idea and get it fleshed out, that’s when you can apply for
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 would enjoy it. Episode 5: No Chainsaws at Group Meetings (11 minutes) Annie’s axe goes missing
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 Organization and Collective As in all communities, conflict in organizations is unavoidable. It is also uncomfortable.
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 more equitable and democratic economy in Jackson, MS. The organizers intend to fulfill this mission.
The Greenhorns, an organization dedicated to promoting and supporting young farmers, has published a guidebook for Cooperative Farming: Frameworks for Farming Together by Faith Gilbert. CDI’s Lynda Brushett was a contributing author. “Compiled from 42 interviews with farmers and professionals, this is a how-to handbook on structuring and operating a group venture.” There is plenty
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 Android Development skills to help expand the business. This successful iPhone/iPad app development team is
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
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/, and Worker Co-op 101 April 16 and 17, five hours total over two nights, http://store.toolboxfored.org/worker-co-ops-101/. Can’t
Another chance to work at a worker co-op! Check it out: http://equalexchange.coop/natural-foods-sales-representative.
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 like to host a Co-op 101 at your space, letus know! Co-op 101 is on
