Co-op Academy 2021

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The Co-op Academy is a holistic cooperative entrepreneurship training and mentorship program with an emphasis on creating sustainable, member-owned businesses. Using curriculum developed with partners around the region and an outgrowth of proven, successful models for co-op incubation, Worcester Roots holds an intensive co-op incubation program each fall. Services and […]

News From the Roots (April 2020)

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Check out this LINK to our latest newsletter! Hear from the Worcester Youth Co-op, learn about an exciting update regarding one of our staff, and access co-op resources for support during COVID-19. “We are in this together, and being in this together means practicing mutual aid not just as a […]

INterDEPENDENCE Day 2019

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On July 6th, International Cooperative Day (#CoopsDay), Worcester joined communities around the world in celebrating democracy in the workplace and calling for an economy that works for all of us. Participants learned about local initiatives to create sustainable businesses that give back to the community and support Worcester youth in […]

T&G Business Cover Story

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Co-op members embrace alternative approach to business https://www.telegram.com/news/20190106/co-op-members-embrace-alternative-approach-to-business PDF Version for download: Co-op members embrace alternative approach to business

Co-op Academy Graduation Videos 2018

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Co-op Academy Graduation and Roots Annual Meeting: Thurs. December 13th, 2018 at the Center for Global Citizenship room at Becker College, 44 West St, Worcester, MA We heard co-op business ideas from the graduates of the Worcester Co-op Academy – and celebrated their graduation and Worcester Roots’ annual meeting.  Event […]

Videos that tell our story

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Please watch these videos by Future Focus Media Co-op about Worcester Roots:

YouTube Playlist Here

Toxic Soil Busters: A Worcester Environmental Justice Story (Youth-Produced Documentary):

Community Small Business Legal Workshop

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Workshop/Taller: 5-6:30pm Weds. April 11th, 2018 South East Asian Coalition 484 Main St, Suite 400 Worcester, MA 01608 Presented by: Economic Justice Project, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Community Enterprise Project, Transactional Law Clinics of Harvard Law School Western New England University School of Law Co-Sponsored by: South East Asian […]

Business Succession or Growth through Employee Ownership

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12 noon – 1pm Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce 446 Main St Suite 200, Worcester, MA Presented by: Curtis Burrowes, Worcester Roots; Dave Howland, 3Cross Fermentation Cooperative; Terry Briggs, Bowditch; and members of WooRides. Find out more about cooperative and employee ownership, and how to […]

Spring 2018 Workshops

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Spring 2018 Workshop Series   Free workshops! Grow your knowledge. Grow your network.     1. Meeting Facilitation and Consensus Decision Making 12 noon – 1pm, Thursday, March 15th Facilitated by Matt Feinstein, Worcester Roots at Stone Soup, 4 King St, Worcester 2. Converting Businesses to Employee Ownership Curtis Burrowes, […]

New Economy Summit 2018

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Building A Resilient Social Venture Ecosystem New Economy Summit Registration Here Join the Social Venture Collaborative and Worcester Roots for the 2nd annual New Economy Summit. The event will convene social entrepreneurs, social change practitioners, educational institutions, students, the business community, and others who share the goal of creating a […]