Join the Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center on Wednesday, May 7 at 12 pm EDT to explore their newly launched report, The Practice and Promise of Social Cooperatives.
Social cooperatives blend democratic ownership with care work, community service and economic inclusion. In a time of deep inequality and social fragmentation, this research uplifts practical, people-centered solutions that are already working around the world, and beginning to take root in the U.S.
The report marks the first research on social cooperatives developed specifically for a U.S. audience—a historic and long-overdue contribution to the field, researchers said.
Here’s a look at what’s inside
- An intro to the solidarity economy
- Case studies from Italy, South Korea and Quebec
- U.S. sector deep-dives on homecare and rideshare co-ops
- A look at social franchising for scale
- Real-world cooperative ecosystem building
Featuring the team from Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center (Executive Director Minsun Ji, Social Cooperative Program Director Elias Crim and Matthew Epperson), this event is an opportunity to learn more about the report and join in an open discussion.