Kenzie Love
Black Lives Matter: Putting Words to Action —Kenzie Love
Last month, CWCF issued a statement in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. It now faces a bigger challenge: putting the statement into action. CWCF was hardly the only organization to issue such a statement. Many conventional businesses in the US have attracted criticism for what were seen as acts of performative allyship, pledging … Black Lives Matter: Putting Words to Action —Kenzie Love
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Natural Cycleworks Succeeds With Shared Ownership, Divided Responsibilities
By Kenzie Love Much like the components of the bicycles they sell, the members of Winnipeg’s Natural Cycleworks all have defined jobs but play an equally important role. It’s an aspect of the worker co-op model that appeals to member Zach Allard, now in his sixth year with the co-op. “It does provide a really … Natural Cycleworks Succeeds With Shared Ownership, Divided Responsibilities
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Board Member Profile: Jessica Provencher
Jessica Provencher has served on CWCF’s board since 2011. She got her introduction to worker co-ops as a bartender at La Barberie, a microbrewery in Quebec City. During her time there, she spent six years as head of co-operative life, representing the co-op at conferences and on various boards. She currently is on the board … Board Member Profile: Jessica Provencher
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River City Bridges
FAQs for Program Members
Please note: In the following section, the terms “Security Issuer,” “Program Member” and “Account Representative” may be used interchangeably. Q: How can Common Good Capital help my organization?A: By giving your investors the opportunity to invest through a Registered Plan, the large pool of capital that prospective investors have already placed in RRSPs or TFSAs … FAQs for Program Members
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Webinar: Nathan Schneider on “A Shared Strategy for Shared Ownership”
July 28, 2020, 12 – 1:30 p.m. ET The slides and audio recording of the webinar are available below. Nathan Schneider, author of Everything for Everyone: The Radical Tradition that Is Shaping the Next Economy spoke on how the economic crisis Covid-19 has created makes having a visionary strategy essential. In his words: “We need … Webinar: Nathan Schneider on “A Shared Strategy for Shared Ownership”
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June 2020 newsletter
Report from the Executive Director, June 2020
Government relations in support of expanding the worker co-op model / Covid19 : Emergency Supports to members / Virtual Coffee Breaks / BLM / Upcoming “keynote” by Nathan Schneider CWCF is continuing its efforts to support our members and grow the worker co-op sector in Canada during these challenging times. Our recent funding proposal for … Report from the Executive Director, June 2020
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Changing Leadership at the FCQF’s Management
The Québec Federation of Forestry Cooperatives (FQCF) is announcing that its Executive Director, Mr. Jocelyn Lessard, is leaving his position and that he will be replaced by Deputy Executive Director Ms. Annie Beaupré. Mr. Lessard says: “As I am nearing retirement, I wanted to take on one last challenge. I greatly enjoyed the opportunity … Changing Leadership at the FCQF’s Management
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