There are four amazing nascent worker cooperatives raising funds now to participate in the Green Worker Cooperatives Co-op Academy Fall 2012 session. Give them a boost! http://ioby.org/campaign/green-worker-cooperatives-coop-academy-fall-2012.
Advocacy 101 for Co-ops WebinarToday, Tuesday, July 31, 3-4 p.m., Eastern There’s Still Time to Register!It’s not too late to attend this complimentary webinar, co-produced by the National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA) and the Campaign for Cooperation. It’s your opportunity to get: A comprehensive overview of the advocacy process Talking points for
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
