The Northwest Cooperative Development Center builds resiliency in the South Sound economy through cooperative development. Cooperatives are businesses that meet the needs of their members and the community through joint […]
* * * PRESS RELEASE * * * BLUE HERON BAKERY, AN ICONIC OLYMPIA BUSINESS, TO CONVERT TO COOPERATIVE OWNERSHIP: SEEKS COMMUNITY MEMBERS November 1, 2022 (Olympia, WA) – Blue […]
6 Myths About Cooperatives Debunked
Reposted from Darrah Perryman at USDA Rural Development Co-ops are a business structure, and like any business, they require hard work to be successful. They are unique in that they […]
Our October Newsletter
A report from the National Worker Co-op Conference, news about changes at NWCDC, a report from our visit to Nebraska, and more! https://conta.cc/3TimqMd
Your Opinion is Needed: Co-op Identity Survey Closes Oct 12
The International Cooperative Alliance holds the “The Cooperative Identity”. What is that? It is a statement that provides an internationally approved definition of a cooperative along with the values, ethics, […]
Spokane Workers Cooperative LCA Launchers
We are excited about the news from Spokane! “Spokane Workers Cooperative currently has five companies under its umbrella: Golden Handle Brewing Co., Great Harvest Bread Co., Range Media, Spokane-focused […]
Apply for the Worker Owner State Advocacy Fellowships
The USFWC is gearing up for the second year of the Worker Ownership State Advocacy Fellowship (WOSA) to equip and support worker owners as advocates and spokespeople for worker co-op […]
NWCDC on Everything Co-op with Sociocracy for All
Our Senior Co-op Development Specialist, John McNamara, was a last-minute edition to joining Ted Rau of Sociocracy For All, Listen in as they discuss sociocracy and co-ops. There is still […]
Sociocracy on Everything Co-op 6/16
Ted Rau, Operational leader at Sociocracy For All, discusses Sociocracy in Cooperatives Conference Tune in to WOL 1450 AM, 95.9 FM and WOL Live Stream June 16, 2022, 10:30 am […]
NWCDC Seeks VISTA Staff person for 2023
Come work with NWCDC through the Americorp VISTA program! Apply Today This is a hybrid position – Some Remote Service Possible. Full 40 hours a week. Flexible schedule, either 5 […]