March, 2022
Dear friends,
Happy women’s history month! We celebrate our collective strides toward equality and honor the achievements of women across the globe.
This month’s newsletter includes a CFNE job posting, upcoming workshops, funding updates
+ other key co-opportunities that will help you unlock the power of your co-op community.
If you, or someone you know, can benefit from any of these resources, be sure to share!
We also encourage you to share your updates & ideas with us by emailing cfne@coopfund.coop
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We are very excited to announce that we have changed our name from Cooperative Fund of New England to the Cooperative Fund of the Northeast!
We'll soon send out an official announcement with more details on why we made this change, but thought you'd like to be the first to know.
Our name change will not require changes to existing loan documents for either borrowers or investors, nor will it require a change to our emails, web URL, or the acronym CFNE. These all will continue as before. If you have any questions about any of this, please reach out.
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Co-op Curious?
We’ve got you covered. Check out these learning co-opportunities from CFNE & our partners.
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16 de Marzo | 6-7:30pm EST | Online | Free
Join us for a presentation on reducing harms in the workplace. This workshop will be presented in Spanish by CFNE & EPLAM. Click here to register
Únase a nosotros para una presentación sobre la reducción de peligros en el lugar de trabajo. Este taller será presentado en español por CFNE & EPLAM. Pulse aquí para registrarse
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Mar 24 | Online information session in Spanish on March 10 at 6:00 p.m EST
Join Wellspring Cooperative for their 2022 Co-op Bootcamp Online! If you’re interested in learning more about what cooperatives are all about, why they are good for workers, the local economy, and the broader community, stay tuned. There will be an online information session in Spanish on March 10 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to Register
La Cooperativa Wellspring está llevando a cabo un Campamento de Entrenamiento para Cooperativas Españolas que comienza el 24 de marzo. Tendremos una sesión informativa online en español Co-op Boot Camp el 10 de marzo a las 18:00 horas. Pulse aquí para registrarse
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April 2nd | 8:30am - 4:00pm EST | In Person | $50
This year’s theme is “Cooperative Resilience." Attendees will participate in a range of skill-building workshops, experience first-hand storytelling from different co-op sectors, hear from a renowned cooperator about her community efforts and enhance collaboration within Maine’s cooperative economy. The conference will be held at the Hutchinson Center at the University of Maine in Belfast.
Equitable access to this event is very important to CMBA! Please reach out to emmy@maine.coop to discuss scholarship opportunities. Click here to register
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May 19-21, 2022|In Person | Early Bird Registration $225
Registration for Up & Coming 2022 is now open! This annual conference is a great learning and networking opportunity for Start-up and Existing food co-op communities. This year's conference will take place in person at the Sheraton Madison in Madison, WI. Click here to register.
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April 6-8th, 2022 | In Person & Online | $225 & $80
At this year's conference, attendees can expect a variety of workshops designed to provide instructions on how to apply for USDA grants, understanding the importance of developing a political agenda and framing a cultural cooperative movement. Click here to register
In Case You Missed It!
Our 2021 workshops are all available for viewing on our Youtube channel. Click here to view.
NEW! ¡Videos en Español!
Español
¿Ha estado buscando recursos de desarrollo cooperativo en español? ¡Vea nuestros videos en español en nuestro canal de YouTube!
Acabamos de agregar dos grandes talleres dirigidos por Eplam Consulting. Cubre Finanzas Personales Básicas para Todos, incluyendo: los fundamentos de la educación financiera, algunos orígenes de las dificultades financieras y estrategias para pagar y ahorrar. Los talleres se grabaron los días 16 y 23 de febrero y se presentaron con el apoyo de Mass Growth Capital Corporation.
English
Have you been looking for cooperative development resources in Spanish? Check out CFNE's Videos en Español Playlist on our YouTube channel!
We just added two great workshops led by Eplam Consulting. They cover Basic Personal Finance for Everyone, including: the fundamentals of financial education, some origins of financial difficulties, and strategies to pay and save. The workshops were recorded February 16 & 23 and presented with the support of Mass Growth Capital Corporation.
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Co-op Community
Stay connected to our co-op community.
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The Program Associate is a new remote position that provides much-needed support to CFNE’s Technical Assistance team. CFNE’s Technical Assistance (TA) team helps groups to navigate the world of cooperative enterprise through coaching, connections, and content.
Do you, or does someone in your network:
- Feel passionate about growing cooperative enterprises and getting them the capital they need?
- Love to work independently, and enjoy being part of a team of peers, learning and working together?
- Seek employment that values work-life balance?
- Strive to be part of an anti-racist/anti-oppressive culture?
- Know great things are possible with open communication?
Applicants can send their cover letters and resumes to josie@cooperativefund.org, with priority consideration given to applications received by March 20, 2022. Click here for the full job description.
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In partnership with Co-ops Vote, the Twin Pines Voter Project will educate and engage candidates and voters on issues important to cooperatives, including:
- Inclusive economic growth through cooperatives
- Fair tax treatment for cooperatives
- Promoting co-op values in international development
Promoting democratic participation in your co-op and community is also an essential way to raise awareness of issues that directly affect cooperatives. Make your voice heard by local, state and federal elected officials at the ballot box. Click here to learn more
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Co-op Capital
Stay updated on relevant funding co-opportunities.
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has made $75,000,000 available to support small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds will be administered through two different grant programs, the New Applicant Grant Program and the Inclusive Grant Program. Click here to learn more
We’re constantly looking for federal & state-specific resources throughout the regions we serve. If you know of any relevant funding opportunities, send it our way to share with others.
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Johan Matthews
Community Engagement Facilitator
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Cooperative Fund of the Northeast
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