Conscience Business Makes Some Noise!
Co-ops never lose sight of the importance of people – within the business, suppliers and customers. Image Freepik. As we look towards a post-Covid economy the appetite for changing how we… Read more
Sociocracy – what’s it all about?
By Joanna McMinn Co-operative Alternatives latest webinar on Sociocracy for Co-operatives in June, opened the conversation on various type of governance and decision making. We asked Joanna McMinn, facilitator of… Read more
A transition may just be under way . . . #NewEconomyNI
Maurice McCartney in Combination NI recently chaired two roundtable discussions on the transition to a new and just economy in Northern Ireland. Four activists participated in the conversation: Bridget Meehan… Read more
Venture Folk Co-op Launch Source Grow & Sprout!
Venture Folk launched as a registered co-operative in April this year with several successfully funded projects & ventures. Describing its activities as a co-operative of creatives, innovators & doers, who… Read more
Positive Impact of Worker Co-ops on NI’s Economy
An interview with PhD student – Ellie Perrin What is your research about? In a nutshell, this research’s primary focus is the contribution of worker cooperatives to Northern Ireland’s economy. Interestingly,… Read more
Belfast Food Co-op Adapting & Thriving
Kerry Melville, Director at Belfast Food Co-op discusses the organisation’s success despite lockdown restrictions and importantly, how this new co-op is making a name for itself in North Belfast and beyond…. Read more
Save the Date!
© Mark van Luyk Timely reminder: International Day of Cooperatives ONLINE CONFERENCE Thursday 1 July 2021 10am – 1 pm This year’s International Day of Cooperatives (#CoopsDay) will be celebrated… Read more
Joanna McMinn from Co-housing Connections Explores Sociocracy for Cooperatives
Wednesday 16 June 2021 12 noon – 2pm This is a training webinar on participative decision making in co-operatives. The aim of this webinar is to equip participants with… Read more