Worker Cooperative Jumpstart 2018
Event Information
Description
Baltimore Roundtable for Economic Democracy (BRED) will be hosting our second Worker Cooperative Jumpstart! It will be a day long series of workshops focused on establishing and running worker cooperatives. We have something for everyone. So whether you've been a worker-owner for years, are thinking about starting a co-op, or just want to learn more this event is for you! Organizations and individuals welcome!
We will be gathering at the 2640 Space. 2640 is a collectively run radical events space in Baltimore, MD. The building is accessible and near several major bus routes. It is located inside St. Johns United Methodist Church at 2640 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218. Please contact us if you have any questions about the venue.
We are asking for a suggested donation of $1-25 per person to cover the cost of the event and lunch. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Why Cooperatives?: Panel of Worker Owners
Steps to Startup Workshop & Onboarding New Members Panel
Start-ups & Policy Building
Financial Literacy Workshop & Effective Meeting Practice Workshop
& Building Platform Co-ops Workshop
If you or your organization need any specific accommodations, or to request interpretation services, please email info@baltimoreroundtable.org. We would be happy to answer any questions.
Organizer BRED, Impact Hub Baltimore, Mera Kitchen, Red Emma's & Gilmore Khandhar, LLC
Organizer of Worker Cooperative Jumpstart 2018
Who we are
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Baltimore Roundtable for Economic Democracy (BRED) is a coalition of Maryland-based worker cooperatives, advocates, and technical assistance providers committed to building a robust cooperative ecosystem. BRED supports democratically-controlled economic institutions with loans and technical assistance.
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Impact Hub Baltimore supports and connects a community of Baltimore changemakers by providing an inspiring workspace and innovative programming to scale and sustain their social impact.
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Gilmore Khandhar, LLC, a law firm focused on legal, policy, and advocacy tools to advance economic justice, racial equity, and social transformation.
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Mera Kitchen is a community-driven, food-based cooperative focused on empowerment of refugee and immigrant women by tapping into their passion for cooking, self-expression and creating community.
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Red Emma's is a worker-owned cooperative restaurant, bookstore, and community events space in Baltimore, dedicated to putting principles of solidarity and sustainability into practice in a democratic workplace.
