Cooperative Development Institute (www.cdi.coop) is seeking a new hire to join its New England Resident Owned Communities (NEROC) Program. The main work of the program is to assist the residents in the nearly 1200 manufactured home parks in Massachusetts, Connecticut,
“Fixing the Future” documentary screenings July 18
In Fixing the Future, public media star David Brancaccio (of Marketplace and NOW on PBS) visits locations across America that are attempting a revolution: the reinvention of the American economy. By featuring communities using sustainable and innovative approaches to create jobs
Congratulations, Steampunk Cafe, on opening!
The Steampunk Café (http://www.facebook.com/SteampunkCafeLLC) is Connecticut’s newest worker-owned cooperative business, serving fair trade Equal Exchange beverages and an American menu. The Café participated in a seven-month CT Cooperative Business Academy presented by the Cooperative Development Institute. Stop by their place
2 Job Openings at CDI: Housing Program Organizers
The Cooperative Development Institute is hiring for two part-time positions: housing program organizers in Maine and in Southeast New England. See job description below. Cooperative Development Institute (www.cdi.coop) is seeking a new hire to join its New England Resident Owned
“Don’t Let ‘Em Go! How co-ops can keep vital businesses, services in rural communities”
In the current (Sept/Oct) issue of USDA’s Rural Cooperatives magazine, a salute to noteworthy co-ops in celebration of National (and International!) Cooperative Month includes an article by Noemi Giszpenc on converting existing businesses to co-op ownership in rural communities. The