Archive for October 2022
CERO Cooperative (Boston, MA)
“Sorters in the recycling plants, and in the waste hauling business, are among some of the most dangerous jobs, and filled by a lot of workers who are least able to stick up for their rights, either because they’re from…Read More
Co-op Market – Alaska’s First Food Cooperative (Fairbanks, AK)
In Alaska, grocery shopping is often expensive and products can be scarce since most of the products must be shipped in the state. It is not uncommon to see empty shelves and produce and staples double the price of what…Read More
DREAM Collaborative Closes on LEAF Financing (Boston, MA)
LEAF is thrilled to provide financing to DREAM Collaborative to help them grow, increase profitability, and continue making a positive impact in Boston. DREAM Collaborative is a minority-owned architectural firm in Boston that has made significant positive contributions to underserved…Read More
Seattle Electric Bike Converts to Worker Co-op (Seattle, WA)
Born out of the idea to make greener, affordable transportation, Stefan Schlesinger opened Seattle Electric Bike (SEB) in 2009, selling bikes out of his garage. Over the next decade, the business expanded. He sold a range of high quality bikes…Read More
It’s National Co-op month!
Snow River Cooperative
This month we will showcase several of our co-op clients and how they are building an equitable, resilient economy.
What is a co-op? A cooperative is an organization that is owned and run jointly by its members…Read More
