Thursday, June 12

Introduction to Cooperatives: Part of the Cooperative Foundations Series

Are you co-op curious? Join Cooperation STL to learn about how cooperatives can transform our communities!

By Solidarity Economy St. Louis

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Thursday, June 12 · 6:30 - 8pm CDT

Location

2220 Chippewa St

2220 Chippewa Street St. Louis, MO 63118

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Are you co-op curious? Join Cooperation STL to learn about how cooperative businesses, organizations, housing, and more can transform our communities! In this workshop, you’ll learn about different types of co-ops, what elements are essential to a co-op structure, and the benefits of cooperation. You’ll also be introduced to local co-ops who are operating for the benefit of all people rather than a few shareholders.

Co-ops are self-governing groups of people who work together to meet their economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations. We can’t wait to share our passion for co-ops with you!

The June workshop will be held in-person at Garrity Tools, a local worker-owned co-op. Snacks will be provided.

Suggested donation: $25

Created by Cooperation STL, A Project of Solidarity Economy STL

Organized by

Solidarity Economy St. Louis

Solidarity Economy St. Louis is a coalition of social justice organizations, small businesses, and individuals striving to build and grow a “solidarity economy”; that is, an economy that embodies the values of social justice, ecological sustainability, mutualism, cooperation, democracy, and innovation while resisting the notion of “every person for themselves.”

We believe that economic exchanges, both monetized and non-monetized, should exist to meet human needs, not generate enormous profits for corporations. Because our current economic system does not embody this belief, we must work to change it. There is not a single route to building the solidarity economy. We must experiment. We must strive to create the world in which we want to live, while also engaging with and improving the world in which we already live.

solidaritystl.org