• The Future of Work: How Cooperatives are Leading the Way

    Introduction In a world where the gig economy, automation, and shifting workforce dynamics are reshaping the landscape of employment, the quest for stable, empowering, and fulfilling work is more pronounced than ever. Amidst these changes, cooperatives emerge not just as an alternative but as a visionary path forward, redefining what work can and should look…

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  • The Cooperative Revolution: Building Community Wealth in Syracuse

    The corporate grip is tightening, but Syracuse is fighting back with cooperatives. These member-owned and -run businesses put the power back in the community’s hands. From finance to food and more, the Cooperative Summit 2024 is the place to learn and get inspired to join this grassroots movement for a fairer economic future.

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  • Our Keynote Speakers

    Introducing our keynote speakers for the 2024 Cooperative Summit. Our morning Keynote will be Jay Ward of Ward Lumber. Jay led the conversion of Ward’s family owned business into a worker cooperative with over 40 worker owners. Come learn how they did it and how you can preserve the legacy and sustainability of your family…

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  • COVID Logistics

    COVID Logistics

    For more info on cleaning and sanitation protocols of the venue, see https://www.syracuse.edu/staysafe/frequently-asked-questions/#facilities-considerations Image attribution – Coronavirus icons created by Dreamstale – Flaticon

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  • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: January 1, 2024 Contact: Frank Cetera, 315-308-1372, frcetera@alchemicalnursery.org The 2024 Cooperative Summit in Syracuse, NY on Saturday May 4th. “A day for cooperators – start-ups or conversions, consumer or worker, marketing or purchasing, agriculture or electric, food or financial, housing or anyone else curious” SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Our collaboration of cooperators…

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  • Moving forward

    Moving forward

    That’s the crowd from our 2013 event in the featured image. This year’s 10th anniversary event is going to be just as fantastic. Take a short read of the history of the movement and what led us to planning the 2023 Cooperatives Summit: “In 2012 and 2013, a volunteer committee convened cooperative members and organizers…

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