Each year, Echoing Green receives thousands of applications for a two year immersive leadership development program that provides seed-funding and hands-on support. 73 next-generation innovators have been chosen as finalists, and Lela is thrilled to be among them.
Gem City Market Successful Membership Drive Launch, CUCI Trains Board
Gem City Market launched its member share drive on Wednesday April 26th at a standing room only kickoff event. Former Congressman and Ambassador Tony Hall addressed the crowd
Mapping the Union Co-op Movement!
In preparation for the union co-op symposium December 1 & 2, we want to connect with all people who are doing this work around the country. Help us understand the depth and span of the Union Co-op movement around the country by filling out this 6 question survey!
Cincinnati Hosts National Union Co-op Symposium, December 1st & 2nd
Cincinnati, Ohio – On Dec 1st & 2nd people from all across the U.S. and from Mondragon, Spain will be gathering in Cincinnati to further develop the union co-op sector of the U.S. economy. The Symposium offers a look at what's happening on the ground to establish integrated networks of worker-owned, unionized businesses. Participants will discuss best practices, union co-op management, financing, training, the power of the union co-op model, and how to build an economy that works for all, and more. Check our event page for more updates in the coming months!
Our Harvest Celebrates it's 5th Year Anniversary!
Apple Street Well Received at City Council, Wins EngageCincy Grant
On March 20th, Apple Street team members Mary Jo Minerich, Marilyn Evans, MiMi Chamberlin, and Christopher DeAngelis spoke to the City Council’s Neighborhoods Committee
OEOC, Local Cities, & UCI's Plan for Conversion Trainings
CUCI and GDUCI are working with Dayton and Cincinnati County and City officials to schedule succession planning trainings by the Ohio Employee Ownership Center for small manufacturers that will cover many succession options, including transitioning to worker ownership. The date is TBD but aiming for the end of May. Contact Lela Klein if you are interested at Lela@cincinnatiunioncoop.org.
Pictured: CUCI in a succession training from the Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC) in February.
Sustainergy Moves to New Office, Mourns Personal Loss
The year started out fairly well for the workers at Sustainergy. Business keeps growing, and the company is growing to match.
Gem City Market has great momentum with first community meeting!
On March 16th, GDUCI held its first community meeting for the Gem City Market (a worker & community owned grocery store). Over 150 neighbors attended the meeting
CUCI: Updates, Inspiration, Solidarity, Events & More
As Winter turns to Spring, we honor the new life and initiatives emerging. Check out the exciting stories in our Newsletter! We also take a moment to mourn some losses locally and nationally.
CUCI @ FastPitch 2017
As we move into February, Cincinnati Union Co-op is celebrating some exciting forward momentum with our co-ops...
OEOC Manufacturing Conversion Training
CUCI staff attended a training on transitions from traditional to worker ownership in existing businesses presented by the Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC).
Sustainergy Makes a Profit in 2016, Plans for Growth
Sustainergy ended 2016 with a profit and exciting plans to grow in 2017. Their work can create healthier living environments...
Renting Partnerhsips Starts 2017 Planning
Are you interested in getting involved with Renting Partnerships, a powerful strategy for pushing back against gentrification, keeping neighborhoods diverse,
Dayton Market Gets Named: Gem City Market!
Greater Dayton Union Co-op Initiative's (GDUCI's) worker -and community-owned grocery store project finally got an official name, "Gem City Market,"
Support Our Harvest Through Winter, Planning, & Teaching!
Recently Cultivate! Ohio Valley and Our Harvest teamed up to host a sold-out high tunnel workshop for area growers. Production planning is well under way
Apple Street Closes in on Funding Gap, Fosters Community
Pre-construction investigations are continuing. Apple Street permits will be submitted on Feb 20th to the city. We are working on finalizing the funding sources.
CUCI Year End Update: Creating an Economy That Works for All!
A special shout out to everyone who joined us for our fun annual Creating an Economy That Works For All Celebration! For those of you
Concerned Capital & OEOC Visit CUCI About Cooperative Succession Planning
At a time when baby boomers, owners of 2/3 of US small businesses, are retiring at increasing rates, Cincinnati Union Coop Initiative (CUCI) has begun offering support to business owners (particularly in the manufacturing sector) interested in exploring the option of employee ownership as a succession strategy.
Our Harvest Speaks at Hunger Dialogues
Kristin Gangwer, CEO, spoke at the 2nd Annual Hunger Dialogues at Xavier University. Also, during the last month, Our Harvest launched 2 new Harvest Day food access sites
