David Hincapie, Economic Development Specialist at U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA); John Holdsclaw IV, Senior VP of Corporate Affairs at National Cooperative Bank (NCB); and Esteban Kelly, Executive Director, and […]
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May Peer Network Update – Worker Co-op Farms
The Worker Co-op Farm Peer Network is a space for worker coop farms from across the U.S. to share stories, do peer advisory, communicate, and share strategy and resources. On […]
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Recording: Addressing Racial and Economic Inequities in the time of COVID-19
Recorded May 13, 2020 A panel discussing how we much address the racial and economic inequities that have come to the forefront during COVID-19, featuring the USFWC’s Membership and Communications […]
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The Worker Co-op Conference is moving online
As the historic effects of the nation’s COVID-19 outbreak continue to impact the businesses we know, love, and run, we anticipate this year’s national convening of worker cooperatives will be […]
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Applying for the EIDL or PPP? Download this guide to share with your lenders and service providers.
Congress has just passed another bill providing $484 billion in relief aid, including $320 billion to replenish small businesses during COVID-19. We know that many lenders and small business development […]
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Senate passes $484 billion in aid, replenishing the EIDL and PPP. Here’s what you need to know.
The Senate just passed the new bill, with $484 billion in aid, including funds to replenish small business loan programs. We expect the House to pass the bill on Thursday, […]
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Postponed: Disability and Accident Insurance Open Enrollment
Read our statement from our Executive Director and Member Benefits Coordinator on postponing Disability and Accident Insurance due to the COVID-19 Crisis: Dear Cooperators, After careful consideration for the needs […]
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The EIDL and PPP are closed – here’s 5 important things to know
Para español, haga un clic aquí The Small Business Administration announced yesterday that the Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the Paycheck Protection Program are closed for now, due to a […]
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Recording: International Solidarity Among Cooperatives in Response to COVID-19 / Solidaridad internacional de las cooperativas de trabajadores para la crisis mundial de COVID
Para español, continúe hacia abajo About the webinar In this bilingual (EN/ES), international panel, we will hear from cooperators from Latin America, Europe and here in the U.S. about […]
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Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Paycheck Protection Program update – April 14
The USFWC is closely tracking the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided through the Small Business Administration (SBA) in response to COVID-19. Our staff is […]
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The USFWC is calling for a nationwide moratorium on utility shut-offs. Here’s how you can support.
Over the last few weeks, the USFWC has joined with organizations across the country for a nationwide moratorium on shut-offs. We’ve had exciting progress on this effort, led by Senator […]
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SBA gives the green light for cooperatives in the Paycheck Protection Program
Today, the Small Business Administration has published guidelines and opened applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This was established under the CARES Act, which provides $2 trillion in aid […]
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Alongside national partners, the USFWC calls for co-op support for the Paycheck Protection Program
Last Friday, the CARES Act became law, and with it comes $2 trillion in support of Americans in response to COVID-19. However, cooperatives may not be fully eligible to participate […]
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COVID-19 Update – March 26
Espanol Dear cooperators, In this moment of unprecedented crisis, our team is working overtime to support our members and their workers. So many USFWC members are struggling right now. Some […]
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COVID-19 Support for our members CHCA and Opportunity Threads / Ayuda para CHCA y Opportunity Threads
Para español, continue hacia abajo Dear Cooperators, We need your help. These are unprecedented times and difficult for all of our communities. Adria Powell (president and CEO of Cooperative Home Care […]
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Preparing your business for COVID-19 | Preparación para el virus COVID-19
Español Preparing your business for COVID-19 last updated 3/13/2020 4:30 pm ET Webinars Monday, 3/16 | 5:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm CT / 2:30pm PT | 90 min Webinar […]
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Recording | Co-op Clinic: Bylaws: Shaping and understanding your worker co-op’s governance
How do we set up governance documents for our worker co-ops that reflect our co-op’s values, are understandable and also hold up as a legal document? In this webinar we […]
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Congressman Ro Khanna champions worker cooperatives at town hall
During a town hall on February 21, Congressman Ro Khanna championed worker cooperatives and his federal bill that on worker cooperatives. This bill, which the USFWC staff as well as […]
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Democratic candidates talk worker ownership on the presidential debate stage
At the February 19, 2020 Democratic Debate, Mayor Pete Buttigieg was asked about his stance on Sen. Bernie Sanders’ proposal for employees to control up to 20% of the stake […]
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Video: Learn the latest on the State of Worker Co-ops in the U.S.
Covering six years of business progress, the 2019 Worker Cooperative State of the Sector is a report on worker-owned business in the United States. This report is a co-production of […]
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