| Celebrating National Co-op Month! |
| Dear Friend,
As Autumn ebbs into the city and we hear the first few crunches of October leaves, we are beyond excited to celebrate National Co-op Month! Did you know this fantastic tradition began in 1964 when the U.S. Department of Agriculture declared October as Co-op Month? It’s a time to shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions cooperatives make to our economy and communities.
Get ready for fascinating co-op facts and historical tidbits on our social media, plus don’t miss our Annual Event this Friday, October 4! This year’s theme, "The Future is Cooperative," chosen by the National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA CLUSA), perfectly captures the exciting potential of the cooperative model. Let’s come together and make this month unforgettable as we celebrate an economy that truly works for everyone! 🎉
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| Co-op Cincy Staff Attend USFWC Worker Co-op Conference in Chicago |
| We recently returned from the USFWC Worker Co-op Conference in Chicago, and we found it full of new resources, relationships, and inspiration to bring home! The three-day conference was action-packed and filled with community connection, offering a variety of informative, enlightening, and insightful workshop sessions. Some highlights included sessions like 'Co-ops as Black Liberatory Practice' and 'Here For It: Building Capacity for Conflict'.
Throughout the event, we visualized, inspired, and co-created new ideas for molding the cooperative world. One especially empowering session brought together Black cooperators, where some of our Co-op Cincy team members had the chance to connect and learn from one another. We also hosted the United Steelworkers table and made new connections. Paloma Correa, our Co-op Culture and Business Developer, along with her Dreamers Immigrant Cooperatives Group, delivered a compelling presentation aimed at creating a 'third space' in cooperativism, making it culturally and linguistically accessible for diverse communities.
Check out some of our pictures from this energizing three-day experience! |
| | | | Top: Co-op Cincy Team, amaha sellasie from Co-op Dayton, Flequer Vera from Sustainergy, Mary Wilder from Shine. Middle left: Comp Dot Co-op Team Middle Right: Mary Wilder from Shine Bottom: Black Cooperative Meetup |
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| Right: Co-op Cincy Co-director, Ellen Vera, speaking on a panel and giving information on the Union Co-ops Council. |
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| |  | The Countdown is On! Our Annual Event is This Friday—Get Your Tickets Now! The wait is almost over—our Annual Event is just days away, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with you! Join us for a night at the movies as we shine a spotlight on the hope and resilience that radiates through our community. This Friday, October 4th, we'll be showcasing *Works for All: A Celebration of Cincinnati's Co-op Economy Through Film.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday, October 4, 2024 🕖 Time:** 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 📍 Location:** The Woodward Theatre
Walk the red carpet dressed in any style of your choosing and join us for an evening filled with inspiration, film, and community spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!
Mark your calendars for a night that celebrates the power of cooperative economics and community resilience. Tickets are $50 which include refreshments and movie-inspired lite bites. We can't wait to see you there! |
| |  | Our Harvest Participates in Hamilton County’s "Pitch and Empower" Event!We’re excited to share that Our Harvest, one of Co-op Cincy’s worker cooperatives, will be participating in Hamilton County’s Pitch and Empower event! This initiative, hosted by the Office of Small Business, provides a platform for local businesses to present their ideas and gain support for growth and innovation. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase how worker-owned co-ops like Our Harvest are contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
Stay tuned for updates on Our Harvest’s participation, and join us in supporting this exciting venture! |
| | Queen City Commons is hiring a Community Outreach Coordinator to lead public engagement efforts for their residential composting program. This part-time role (20 hours/week, $22/hour) involves outreach, community relationship-building, and promoting composting. The position runs from October 2024 to May 2026, with potential for extension. Candidates should be self-directed, passionate about community development and composting, and able to work flexible hours. Apply by October 8th for priority consideration. Learn more and apply here. |
| | Applications for Business Legacy Fund Open Through November 15 |
| Curious about transitioning your business to worker-ownership? Applications for the next Business Legacy Fund cohort open now through November 15! This unique program helps you secure fair-market value, enjoy tax benefits, and ensure a smooth transition with expert support. Explore the possibilities—apply now and see how your legacy can live on through your employees! |
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 | | Union Co-ops Council is now hosting recurring office hours every third Tuesday of the month at 12pm ET / 9am PT Here are the dates and links to register through the rest of the year: Co-op Cincy Annual Event, October 4, 7pm-9pm at The Woodward. Join Us! On October 7, the Sustainable Economies Law Center (SELC) and the Network of Bay Area Worker Cooperatives (NoBAWC) will host a screening of Works for All, a documentary showcasing Co-op Cincy’s work in building a solidarity economy. A panel discussion with the filmmakers and Co-op Cincy co-founder Kristen Barker will follow, moderated by co-op attorney Paola Eisner. The event will raise funds for Bay Area Divest!, supporting the reinvestment of public funds into communities.
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Check out this insightful article on GEO, which explores the 17-year journey of the Union Co-ops Council in forging strong alliances between workers and unions. The piece highlights the progress, challenges, and successes of this movement, offering valuable lessons for those passionate about worker ownership and cooperative development.
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| | Did you know you can create a Facebook fundraiser for Co-op Cincy in a few clicks? Whether it’s your birthday or another day, Facebook has made it easy to support your favorite causes. Simply click here to create a fundraiser for Co-op Cincy. |
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Founded in 2011, Co-op Cincy nurtures an interconnected network of worker-owned businesses in Greater Cincinnati. Our goal: an economy that works for all. By expanding worker-ownership, we support family-sustaining jobs, provide ownership opportunities to people from historically marginalized groups, and nurture businesses accountable to communities. |
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