CEANYC Hiring Part-time Temp Event & Communications Manager
The Cooperative Economics Alliance of New York City is looking for a part-time temporary Event and Communications Manager to join us this spring! The manager will work remotely 10 hours each week from February 22 through May 1, with flexibility around start and end dates, and will meet with leaders and volunteers as needed each week in downtown/Park Slope Brooklyn.
3rd Annual Principle Six Cooperative Conference
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New Roots Cooperative Farm finds a home in Lewiston
Four New American farmers have found a home at a 30-acre farm in Lewiston, thanks to help from Maine Farmland Trust.
Worker Cooperative National Conference 2016
400+ inspired participants. Dozens – even hundreds – of worker cooperatives in all stages, from concept, to conversion, to growth. The U.S.’s leading lenders, funders, educators, and businesses supporting the cooperative economy. International guests bringing their wisdom and perspectives.
And you.
Dairy cooperative issues bonds guaranteed by Parmesan cheese after banks refuse to lend
Fed up with their banks' reluctance to lend, an Italian dairy cooperative has raised 6 million euros by issuing bonds guaranteed by huge wheels of Parmesan cheese.
"We already have some loans but, after a certain point, the banks don't want to give you any more," said Andrea Setti, the financial controller of the 4 Madonne cooperative.
Liberate the Economy, Liberate Yourself : Buy from Cooperatives
Buying from cooperatives is one of the smartest and easiest methods which all of us can use to transform our economy today. It brings real change, in the best and fastest manner possible. Moreover, buying from cooperatives have massive advantages for your purse and your own life standards.
It sounds too ‘magical’ to be true, right.
Berkeley worker co-op resolution could usher in equitable economic development
Berkeley has the potential to become the first city in the nation to adopt an ordinance giving worker-owned businesses preference in city contracting and procurement.
On Tuesday, Feb. 9, Berkeley City Councilman Jesse Arreguín (District 4) will introduce a resolution to draft the ordinance, which could also provide tax incentives and educational resources to worker cooperatives.
Worker Self-Directed Nonprofits
What do you get when you cross a worker cooperative with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit? A worker self-directed nonprofit!
Canada's Top Co-op Issues 2016
In late fall 2015, the Centre [for the Study of Co-operatives, University of Saskatchewan] conducted a survey that canvassed Canada's co-op leaders, including CEOs and managers, board members and academics, on their views about the top issues currently facing co-operative organizations.
Berkeley Passes Resolution Supporting Worker Cooperatives
BERKELEY, CA (February 9, 2016) — On Tuesday, the City of Berkeley made a bold proclamation in support of democratic and equitable workplaces, passing City Councilmember Jesse Arreguín’s “Resolution Supporting the Development and Growth of Worker Cooperatives.”
The Experience of Co-operative Societies in Rojava
The economy in Western Kurdistan (Rojava) has been exposed to plunder and exploitation on a large scale by the Syrian state, which controlled the country's entire resources, rendering the community powerless. This policy was not only economic, but also social as well and led to the division of society in Rojava, which has always had a tremendous community spirit and culture.