Kenzie Love
Researcher and Project Coordinator – International Centre for Co-operative Management at Saint Mary’s University
We are hiring a Researcher and Project Coordinator for the International Centre for Co-operative Management at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS, Canada. This is a 15 months contract position that starts as soon as possible, and has the possibility of continuation. The position can be based at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, or a remote … Researcher and Project Coordinator – International Centre for Co-operative Management at Saint Mary’s University
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Three Reasons for Optimism About Worker Co-ops in 2023
By Kenzie Love Contrary to popular belief, the Chinese don’t actually have the same character for the word “crisis” as they do for “opportunity.” And yet this is an apt description of the situation facing the global economy. Crises of climate change, an ever-growing gap between the ultra-wealthy few and everyone else, racism and other … Three Reasons for Optimism About Worker Co-ops in 2023
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CWCF Welcomes Nasreen Omar as BIPOC Board Advisor
CWCF is pleased to announce Nasreen Omar as our second BIPOC board advisor. Nasreen is the Chair of the Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op in Edmonton. She migrated to Canada 47 years ago. She has been with the Co-op for the last 25 years. She retired as a Multicultural Program Coordinator from Alberta Health Services (University … CWCF Welcomes Nasreen Omar as BIPOC Board Advisor
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Upcoming CWCF webinars
CWCF is pleased to offer a series of free webinars over the coming months. The schedule for these is as follows: What is a Worker Co-op? Wednesday February 1st, 12 pm ET. Worker Co-op Finance 101, Wednesday, February 8th, 12 pm ET. Converting Businesses to Social Purpose Organizations for Equity-Denied Groups, Thursday, February 9th, 1 … Upcoming CWCF webinars
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Wayfinders Co-op Helps Small Businesses Forge a Common Path – Kenzie Love
Whatever their area of expertise, small businesses today often face an uphill battle when it comes to competing against large corporations whose resources are difficult to match. But Wayfinders Business Co-operative of Edmonton is trying to make this competition a little easier by creating an environment where small businesses, freelancers and others can join forces. … Wayfinders Co-op Helps Small Businesses Forge a Common Path – Kenzie Love
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Report from the Executive Director, January 2023
By Hazel Corcoran 2023 Conference / JEDDI Social Acquisition Project / CWCF Board Officers 2023 / Young Adult Arts and Culture Grant/ Worker Co-op Academy As we begin a new year, I hope everyone had a safe and restful holiday season. Our Collective Power Conference in Vancouver last November was definitely one of the year’s … Report from the Executive Director, January 2023
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Webinar on Business Conversions for Equity- Denied Groups
The UCI Team is Growing!
We’re excited to be growing the Union Cooperative Initiative team this year thanks to new grant funding from the Alliance for Cooperative Development and Vancity Credit Union. The following UCI job postings are up and close at 5 pm on January 10, 2022. Administrative Assistant: 22.5 hours per week (Tuesday – Thursday) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MLHGHI2xObboblqYzOJ5y4lwSMidMm6Y1q38MjGLzaQ/edit?usp=sharing Union … The UCI Team is Growing!
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