Coop 4 Lib is an intentional gathering space where we explore, enrich, and exchange insights on the historical and contemporary use of cooperative economic development strategies within Black communities.
Guiding Vision(s)
To conceive and develop one shared cooperative project which can employ all of our skills
To develop many different cooperatives relying on assistance from other skill sets identified within the group
To incubate, support, and connect cooperative interests throughout Chicago providing a resource center where cooperative projects can come together
Do Statement
To educate, incubate, support, and connect communities interested in building cooperatives with the goal of forming a shared cooperative project that can serve as a catalyst for the development of other cooperative projects
August 11, 2019
Attendees
Agenda (5 m)
Intro (20 m)
Coops In Theory (20 m)
Coops In Practice (25 m)