Monthly Archives: July 2014


Co-op Conversion Workshop

Workshop on Converting existing businesses into Co-ops What are the benefits of converting an existing business into a co-op? How does it work to convert? Thursday, July 17th, 2014 12-1:30pm at Stone Soup, 4 King St, Worcester Two speakers confirmed! 1. Kevin Harrington, local activist and entrepreneur considering converting his […]


Co-op Academy Survey Results

The Worcester Co-op Academy was successful in terms of participant knowledge improvement, as seen from the pre and post surveys. These written surveys asked participants to rate their knowledge in 9 areas on a scale of 1-5. The average pre survey was 2, where the average post survey was 4.


We Own It Campaign

Help us reach our goal and get great perks at our IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign. We Own the Map Game Play ‘We Own the Map’ Attention Roots members and friends! We need your help! This morning as we came in to work there was a letter taped to the door. It […]


Come to the Roots Friendsgiving Event

Friendsgiving Event Join community members and Worcester Roots allies for free food and music. Find out what Worcester Roots is up to and help shape our direction. Tuesday, November 18th, 2014 5:30pm – 6:45pm at Stone Soup, 4 King St, Worcester, MA 01610


Our 10 Year Anniversary Celebration!

Saturday, March 1st, 2014 6:00 – 9:00 pm Location: The Shop at 97D Webster St, Worcester, MA Worcester Roots will be holding a 10th Year Anniversary Celebration for all the hard work we have done over the years and to create a lasting vision for change in our community. Food […]


Academía de Cooperativas

Más de 30 horas de aprendizaje para pequeñas empresas Conocimiento básico del concepto de cooperativas Acceso a una red de apoyo después de la academia Ayuda legal sobre incorporación y estructura Aprenda a hacer su cooperativa más visible Apoyo y heramientas en recaudación de fondos Introducción a contabilidad Conceptos para […]