We are a national nonprofit of co-op developers helping to build the cooperative ecosystem them technical assistance, education, training, and co-op enthusiasm!
Registration for Building Blocks is officially OPEN. Learn about this training, our latest member success story, and the myriad co-op conferences coming to a town near you in our latest newsletter!
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March was busy for CW! We held our Spring Member Meeting in Austin, TX, started a swag shop, and completed a nearly two-year process to update and revise the Madison Principles. We're excited to introduce the CooperationWorks Principles! Read more below!
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Did you hear about the introduction of the National Worker Co-op Development and Support Act by Rep. Ro Khanna? @aSliceOfNY hosted a fantastic announcement celebration. Congrats to so many in the movement who've been working toward this for years!
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Did you miss our latest newsletter? Catch up here to stay up-to-date on our latest training for cooperative developers, co-op jobs and events, and an invitation to get to know CW's board of directors through Director Profiles!
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Registration for Finance Fundamentals is OPEN. This online course provides hands-on experience building a financial model, doing market research, and assessing feasibility. Learn more: https://t.co/VT5zs575Lf
Meet another Director on CW's Board! Learn about how @CenterforCoops Kristin Forde came to love the cooperative business model. https://t.co/wvMjGmLOy7
We want you to meet the Board! Throughout Q1, CW will be featuring profiles on our amazing board members! First up: Kirstie Boyette of @CoopFoundation.
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North American Students of Cooperation - NASCO is another great CW member you can support on #GivingTuesday! They support students, youth, and emerging leaders in accessing and maintaining group-equity, stable, affordable housing. You can help them build their network today!
Support cooperation through crisis this #GivingTuesday. A donation to NASCO this season means development, education, & peer support for cooperators. Consider a monthly donation for as low as $3/month to provide ongoing help.
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@coopdevinst Do you know about @coopdevinst? They provide co-op development services to the northeast! From resident-owned communities to a robust worker ownership program to support for immigrant communities, CDI is a powerhouse for collective ownership. Support their work on #GivingTuesday!
It's been a tremendous year and we can do more together! We are grateful for our community that has always supported our mission to build a prosperous and equitable economy in the Northeast. Click to learn more and make a contribution #givingtuesday: https://t.co/fqmz3Vn2Gi
On this #GivingTuesday, we invite you to give the gift of #cooperation! Co-ops build strong communities, provide dignified jobs, food security, stable housing, and more! We support communities to collectively meet their needs. Will you support us?
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It's the last day of #CoopMonth, and we continue to highlight the amazing work of CW members. Let's celebrate the successful conversion of a vet clinic into a worker co-op! @CenterforCoops & ICA Group tag-teamed this project to ensure a smooth transition. https://t.co/MTOi1bxvs0
It's #MemberMonday and time to share another success story from the network! This week, you can find out how the @RMFUnion is teaming up with other local orgs to build worker power with a worker-owned ag co-op. Stay tuned for more #CoopMonth updates!
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This #CoopMonth we're celebrating members' successes! Find new success stories posted weekly. This week, learn about the tag-team efforts of the @NWAgBizCenter and @Shared_Capital to support the creation of the Washington Hmong Farmers Co-op. Check it out! https://t.co/yy4liU4WRW
You know what would be truly freaky this Friday the 13th? If you missed the early bird registration for Toolkit Implementation Online! Register by tomorrow to save $100 and secure your spot! Learn more below. Scholarship applications still accepted.
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Have you wondered about the history of co-ops in the US? New people are finding the co-op model every day, but co-ops have been a vital part of our society since before the US existed. Learn more in the 1st of our free Equity Hub videos! https://t.co/pYTJ1lrsZS
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Want to learn the skills, access the resources, & connect to the networks to help build resilient, democratically run businesses in your community? Register for our foundational training for new co-op developers! Learn more: https://t.co/BIybQhXtI8