DAWI Job Posting: Business Tranfers Program Director
Democracy at Work Institute is hiring! https://institute.coop/business-transfers-program-director Democracy at Work Institute (DAWI) seeks an experienced, self-directed and collaborative person to join our dynamic national organization. Our core work is supporting the expansion of democratic employee ownership as a strategy for racial equity. DAWI has a high-functioning, close-knit staff driven by our values, and we want […]
Catch the Spirit of ’77! Join Blue Heron Community Co-op!
Blue Heron Bakery is becoming a community co-op! Workers and Consumers joining together to keep this legacy business of 45 years thriving into the next generation! Join Today!
Givel Local to Build a Co-op Economy!
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 ownership, democratic control, and a focus on the community. NWCDC works to help the next generation of owners from existing employees and customers using the […]
* * * PRESS RELEASE * * * BLUE HERON BAKERY, AN ICONIC OLYMPIA BUSINESS, TO CONVERT TO COOPERATIVE OWNERSHIP: SEEKS COMMUNITY MEMBERS November 1, 2022 (Olympia, WA) – Blue Heron Bakery, which has served the South Sound community and beyond for over 45 years, will become a community-owned cooperative in 2023. “Our intention is […]
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 bring individuals together to solve issues they wouldn’t be able to solve on their own. Cooperatives can help communities by creating jobs, meeting social or […]
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, and principles of cooperation. The Statement was adopted in 1995 and based on the Rochdale Principles (first drafted in 1844 and periodically updated about every […]
NWCDC Wins Economic Courage Award
NWCDC was nominated and awarded an Economic Courage Award by the Thurston Economic Development Council. What is Economic Courage? Economic courage can be defined as a leader, business, nonprofit, or organization that exudes the fortitude to persevere and succeed in an ever-changing business climate. Courage is defined as doing business bravely and innovatively that overcomes challenges and creates […]
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 podcast company Spokast!, and Treatment LLC advertising agency. Baumgarten founded Range Media, Spokast!, and Treatment.” https://www.spokanejournal.com/local-news/co-worker-co-owner-spokane-workers-cooperative-introduces-young-business-model/
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 initiatives in their home state. Here’s what you need to know: Two fellows from each state will be selected. No prior advocacy experience is required […]
