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“Fixing the Future” documentary screenings July 18

July 16, 2012 No Comments

In Fixing the Future, public media star David Brancaccio (of Marketplace and NOW on PBS) visits locations across America that are attempting a revolution: the reinvention of the American economy. By featuring communities using sustainable and innovative approaches to create jobs and build prosperity, Fixing the Future inspires hope and renewal amidst economic collapse. The film highlights effective

Community Finance Summit July 14th-15th: 20% Discount on reg by 7/6

July 5, 2012 No Comments

Wondering how you can move your money from Wall Street to Main Street? Come learn how – whether you have lots of money or just a little – it all counts. How you spend your money and save your money shapes the world to be a place you want to leave for our children and

CDI Helps 2 Communities, 466 Families Go Co-op

June 28, 2012 1 Comment

CDI HELPS 2 COMMUNITIES, 466 FAMILIESGO CO-OP IN SINGLE TRANSACTION For immediate release CDI HELPS 2 COMMUNITIES, 466 FAMILIES GO CO-OP IN SINGLE TRANSACTION Carver, MA, June 25, 2012: The residents’ associations of 2 manufactured housing communities comprised of a combined total of 466 homes in Carver, Massachusetts have purchased their communities, securing for themselves enduring

July 31: Nat’l Co-op Dev’t Act webinar

June 28, 2012 No Comments

Mark your calendars – Tuesday, July 31st, 3pm ESTThe Campaign for Cooperation is hosting a webinar to discuss effective ways co-op supporters can engage with elected officials. We will specifically discuss the National Cooperative Development Act, update you on its progress, and help you plan an effective visit. All of these lessons are applicable to

This Friday: VT Employee Ownership Conference

June 4, 2012 No Comments

Final Reminder for 10th Annual Vermont Employee Ownership Conference Space is still available for the 2012 Vermont Employee Ownership Conference, to be held this Friday, June 8 at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. We’ll be starting the day with welcoming remarks by Senator Bernie Sanders and the keynote address by Gar Alperovitz “Is There an America Beyond

Congratulations, Steampunk Cafe, on opening!

June 4, 2012 No Comments

The Steampunk Café (http://www.facebook.com/SteampunkCafeLLC) is Connecticut’s newest worker-owned cooperative business, serving fair trade Equal Exchange beverages and an American menu. The Café participated in a seven-month CT Cooperative Business Academy presented by the Cooperative Development Institute. Stop by their place in Danielson, CT and help make sure they thrive!

Empowering Economics: How Worker-Owned Cooperatives and TimeBanks Re-Value Labor and Community

May 24, 2012 No Comments

University of Southern Maine Sociology Professor Ed Collom will be speaking at Local Sprouts Café on Thursday, May 31st at 2pm on “Empowering Economics: How Worker-Owned Cooperatives and TimeBanks Re-Value Labor and Community.” Other speakers include Jonah Fertig and Heather Blersch of Local Sprouts Cooperative, and Orion Breen of Hour Exchange Portland. The event is being presented by the University

2011 Year in Review

May 17, 2012 No Comments

2011 was an exciting year for the Cooperative Development Institute, and 2012 is shaping up to be great as well. We’re thrilled to be participating in celebrations of the International Year of the Cooperative. See our Year in Review:https://cdi.coop/cdi-Year-in-Review-2011.pdf

ROC USA on All Things Considered (NPR)

May 3, 2012 No Comments

The NH public radio story that aired last week has now hit the national airwaves on NPR’s All Things Considered: http://www.npr.org/2012/05/02/151863518/home-sweet-mobile-home-co-ops-deliver-ownership. We’d like to point out that we are working day and night to help the community referred to in the first part of the story, in Carver, MA, to buy their park. Here’s hoping that

Fundraiser for Center for Family Life May 30

April 27, 2012 No Comments

PLEASE JOIN US CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE’s Celebrating Community 2012 MAY 30, 2012 Honoring: Yehudah RoseMember of Center for Family Life’s Governing Body andFounder of SnowSprint Capital and Gowri KrishnaFordham University School of Law Why-Q Open House Lofts, 75 Greene Street, New York City INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $125 The Center gratefully accepts a fully tax-deductible contribution of corporate matching gifts—if your employer can match your

“Fixing the Future” documentary screenings July 18

Community Finance Summit July 14th-15th: 20% Discount on reg by 7/6

CDI Helps 2 Communities, 466 Families Go Co-op

July 31: Nat’l Co-op Dev’t Act webinar

This Friday: VT Employee Ownership Conference

Congratulations, Steampunk Cafe, on opening!

2011 Year in Review

ROC USA on All Things Considered (NPR)

Fundraiser for Center for Family Life May 30

News & Updates

Maine residents purchase community for $1.2 million, preserving affordable homes

Resident-ownership transforms Maine community with veggie garden, safer and cleaner spaces

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

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