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Educational Opportunity: Online Courses on Intro to Co-ops, Participatory Methods, and Worker Co-op 101

February 14, 2014 No Comments

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

Job posting: Equal Exchange is hiring a full-time sales rep

February 14, 2014 No Comments

Another chance to work at a worker co-op! Check it out: http://equalexchange.coop/natural-foods-sales-representative.

Co-op 101, Thursday 2/20, 6-8 pm, Jamaica Plain, MA

February 11, 2014 No Comments

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

Job posting: the Northwest Co-op Development Center is hiring a Cooperative Housing Specialist

February 6, 2014 No Comments

REPORTS TO: Manufactured Housing Community Program Manager POSITION SUMMARY: The Cooperative Housing Specialist will work with senior housing staff to facilitate the development of cooperatively owned manufactured housing, including affordable housing and community development projects, products, and programs, and will provide support to other NWCDC activities as assigned. STATUS: Salaried, full time, permanent position If

Help Worker Co-op Moms Win $25,000!

February 5, 2014 No Comments

Meet Ginger Moon, a graduate of Green Worker Cooperatives’ Coop Academy. Ginger Moon is a mother-owned & run worker co-op based in the Bronx that is dedicated to providing healthy food to new moms and their families. They call themselves “the food doulas” because they see food as a key ingredient to ensure the health and

Worcester Printing Cooperative Project launches, seeks first worker-member

January 29, 2014 No Comments

We’re excited to see the launch of the Worcester Printing Cooperative Project, an offshoot of EthiX merchandising. This is a prime example of existing businesses being the seeds for new enterprises. EthiX has a solid client list with a steady flow of work to seed a new apparel decoration business, and they are ready to

Northeast Cooperative Council Annual Meeting March 27, 2014

January 22, 2014 No Comments

NECC 65th Annual Meeting and Leaders Forum, CoBank Customer Meeting The 65th NECC Annual Meeting and Leaders Forum, “Strategic Decision Making Through Tactical Leadership” and the CoBank Northeast Customer Meeting will be held March 27-28, 2014 at the Albany Marriott, Albany, NY. Selected topics for the Cooperative Leaders Forum include risk evaluation in a global

Training opportunities for worker co-ops coming up: finance & patronage webinars Jan 24, Jan 31, and Feb TBD

January 22, 2014 No Comments

The US Federation of Worker Cooperatives is kicking off 2014 with a member webinar series on worker cooperative finances. Register today! January 24, 2014 = CAMP.coop TutorialJanuary 31, 2014 = Worker Coop Finances 101February 2014 = Patronage – Sharing & Comparing ModelsDescriptions and registration information here: http://usworker.coop/news/member-webinar-series-coop-finances.

Episode 4 of My So-Called Housing Cooperative now online — hijinks continue!

January 22, 2014 No Comments

Episode 4 of My-So Called Housing Cooperative is now online. You can view it on Youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FJzF0JZG94 Episode Summary: While Joey and Shanna are packing for their big move, Craig freaks out when he feels the entire building shake. He frantically questions his housemates to get to the bottom of the inexplicable tremors, fearing that the

1st Annual NYC Worker Cooperative Conference: Economic Democracy and Economic Justice, April 19

January 21, 2014 No Comments

Economic Democracy and Economic Justice: The Tale of a New City The New York City Network of Worker Cooperatives will hold its first annual conference of presentations and discussions about economic democracy and the road to economic justice. The conference will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at CUNY Law School. The public is invited to

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Educational Opportunity: Online Courses on Intro to Co-ops, Participatory Methods, and Worker Co-op 101

Job posting: Equal Exchange is hiring a full-time sales rep

Co-op 101, Thursday 2/20, 6-8 pm, Jamaica Plain, MA

Job posting: the Northwest Co-op Development Center is hiring a Cooperative Housing Specialist

Help Worker Co-op Moms Win $25,000!

Worcester Printing Cooperative Project launches, seeks first worker-member

Northeast Cooperative Council Annual Meeting March 27, 2014

Training opportunities for worker co-ops coming up: finance & patronage webinars Jan 24, Jan 31, and Feb TBD

Episode 4 of My So-Called Housing Cooperative now online — hijinks continue!

1st Annual NYC Worker Cooperative Conference: Economic Democracy and Economic Justice, April 19

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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