CWCF is pleased to feature Daphane Nelson of CoActive Developments Worker Co-op as a presenter at its Forum on co-op conversions, taking place November 20 from 7 – 9 pm ET. The Forum will explore the value of co-op conversions. and also the benefits of proposed new legislation to give co-op conversions comparable tax treatment … CWCF 2024 Conference: Worker Co-op Conversions
CWCF is pleased to feature Let’s Talk Worker Co-ops: Building Decolonized Co-ops, a workshop at the 2024 Conference presented by Kisa Hamilton, Denise Bishop-Earle, and Yvette Bailey of Transform Practice. Taking place from 2:30 – 4:00 pm ET on November 19, the workshop will explore how to build diverse, inclusive, and welcoming co-ops focusing on … CWCF 2024 Conference: Let’s Talk Worker Co-ops
CWCF Announces 2024 Award Recipients CWCF is pleased to announce the recipients of two awards to be presented at the 2024 Conference. The Mark Goldblatt Merit Award will be presented to Juliet ‘Kego Ume-Onyido and the Worker Co-op Best Practices Award will be presented to Sustainability Solutions Group (SSG). The Worker Co-op Merit Award, named … CWCF Announces 2024 Award Recipients
CWCF is pleased to feature Russ Christianson (of Campbellford, ON) and Daniella Preisler (originally from Chile, now in California and a past USFWC staffperson, now with Colmenar Consulting Co-op) as presenters for the Worker Co-op Finance 201 skill-building session, Wednesday November 20, 12 – 1:30 pm ET, at its upcoming free Conference. The session will … CWCF Conference Session Spotlight: Finance 201
By Hazel Corcoran Staff Retreats/Free Virtual Conference/Member Supports/ Federal Lobby Campaign/Co-operative Colloquium at Dalhousie Law School As we move into fall, I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing summer. A highlight for CWCF staff was our retreat in Ottawa in late July, which gave most of us the chance to connect in person … Report from the Executive Director – September 2024
Toronto worker co-op movie night and mixer JEDDI Business Conversions project info session Committee exploring challenges for equity-denied groups in worker co-ops As we enter into spring, CWCF looks forward to continuing connections with our members. For those living in the Greater Toronto area, we hope many of you will be able to join us … Report from the Executive Director, March 2024
The Worker Co-op 101 series is targeted for members of CWCF’s worker co-ops. More information about the webinars in the series is available here.
2023 Conference Evaluation JEDDI Business Conversion Project Update Worker Co-op Academy CEBA Loans Repayment CWCF is embarking on a new year with memories of our successful November 2023 Conference still fresh in our minds. Conference attendees gave the event an overall impression rating of 4.7 out of 5, offering positive feedback on the venue, workshops, … Report from the Executive Director, January 2024, by Hazel Corcoran
AGM KIT & DOCUMENTS 2023 Annual Report 2023 AGM agenda 2022 AGM minutes Audited Financial Statements Strategic plan 2022-2026 2023-24 CWCF Budget CWCF Proposed Bylaw Amendments_10-2023 Memo on proposed bylaw amendments_10-2023 Resolutions Process Late Resolutions Form Anti-harassment Code BOARD CANDIDATE STATEMENTS Leslie Brown Board Candidate Statement Tara Williams board Candidate Statement Kelly Storie Board Candidate Statement … 2023 AGM And Conference Documents
CWCF’s Conferences can always be counted on to deliver great presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities. This year, however, features an additional draw, courtesy of the Conference’s location in Quebec City: tours of the city’s dynamic worker co-op scene, which will visit four local enterprises. It’s one of the many parts of this year’s Conference you … Worker Co-op Tours Are a Highlight of Conference 2023