2026 Board Election and Proposed Changes to Organizing Documents - Shared Capital Cooperative This year’s vote will be held electronically. For 2026, there are four board seats open, three seats for representatives of Shared Capital’s cooperative members and one seat for the individual member ...

**Reminders are sent out and our election is open**
Members - did you receive credentials? If not, contact us: info@sharedcapital.coop.
Want to know more? sharedcapital.coop/vote/
Thanks to Collective Copies for printing so we could #gocoop w/postcards #DemocraticMemberControl #EconomicDemocracy

Did you miss our workshop on governing worker co-ops? Check out the recording here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uips...

Thanks to @pedal-people-coop.bsky.social , Collective Copies and @flatironcoop.bsky.social for copresenting. #gocoop #workercooperatives

Tomorrow! Join us for our workshop by and for worker co-ops on Effective Governance. Sliding scale cost, free to all VAWC co-op employees. #gocoop #workercooperatives

We honor International Women's Day & the fight for gender equality. DYK women have had the right to vote in their co-ops since the 1840’s, before political suffrage?
#Facts: Our board & reps are 50% or more women & one member co-op is 100% women
#internationalwomensday #equality #gocoop #equity

*Recent Borrower Alert*
California Solar Electric Co-op of Grass Valley, California, got co-op financing to build resiliency amidst legislative change. In response, members invested in new revenue streams & new community solar projects.
#gocoop #workercooperatives www.cal-solar.coop

Nominations for Shared Capital Co-op's Board of Directors - Shared Capital Cooperative Be part of the the cooperative economy and Build Economic Democracy as a board member of Shared Capital Cooperative. Nominations are now being accepted for the Shared Capital Cooperative Board of Dire...

***Nominations are open***
Members: Nominate someone for our board today
Shared Capital seeks a diverse pool of candidates representing different backgrounds, experiences, and geographic regions.
Details here:
sharedcapital.coop/nominations-...
#DemocraticMemberControl #gocoop #Cooperatives

New Mobile Homes For Sale in Sonora, CA | Sonora Estates Starting at $99,900! New mobile homes for sale at SONORA ESTATES—where affordability, community & convenience come together. Own your brand-new home today!

*Recent Borrower Update*
Sonora Estates Mobile Home Community of Sonora, CA, borrowed funds to convert a manufactured homes complex to affordable, co-op housing. Another great co-op success in meeting need. #housingcooperative #housing #gocoop #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld

www.sonoraestatesmhc.com

Co-ops LOVE Community.
Co-ops are rooted in and owned by people in the community. Worker co-ops deliver goods and services that strengthen local economies through equitable employment.
#gocoop #cooplove #concernforcommunity #principe7 #coopsforcommunity

Co-ops LOVE Intercooperation on Valentine's Day and every day.
VAWC is one expression of how co-ops can work together for legislation, development, education and more. VAWC co-ops purchase goods and services from other co-ops, too.
#gocoop #cooplove #coopssupportcoops #principe6
#coopsforcommunity

Co-ops LOVE Education on Valentine's Day and every day.
It allows them to self-govern and determine their own direction. They can choose who they do business with, preserve democratic control, and create associations to build strength.
#gocoop #cooplove #autonomy #Principle4 #CoopsBuildABetterWorld

Co-ops LOVE Autonomy on Valentine's Day & every day

It allows them to self-govern and determine their own direction. They choose who they do business with, preserving democratic structure and can create associations to build strength.

#gocoop #cooplove #autonomy #Principle4 #CoopsBuildABetterWorld

Co-ops LOVE Equity on Valentine's Day & everyday
Members contribute to their co-op, and if there is any money left over, members decide how it is distributed. This benefits members' patronage, builds reserves, and supports communities.
#gocoop #cooplove #equity #Principle3 #CoopsBuildABetterWorld

Co-ops LOVE democracy. Every member has a voice and equal voting rights for its board. Co-ops use one member, one vote regardless of your job or how much money you have.
#gocoop #cooplove #democracy #Principle2 #ConcernForCommunity

Co-ops welcome all to become members. They do not discriminate against gender, race, social status, sexual orientation, or anything else.
Co-ops operate on a one member, one vote democratic operation, *not* one dollar, one vote.
#gocoop #cooplove #equality #principle1 #cooperativesbuildabetterworld

We are closed today, January 23rd, in support of the Day of Truth & Freedom. Join us in supporting our communities, our members, our loved ones and all Minnesotans as we demand a stop to the violence and repression. #gocoop #ConcernForCommunity #solidarity

We are closing tomorrow, January 23rd, in support of the Day of Truth & Freedom. Join us in supporting our communities, our members, our loved ones and all Minnesotans as we demand a stop to the violence and repression running rampant. #gocoop #ConcernForCommunity #solidarity

Support the co-op economy! If you're around the Twin Cities, join Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative during their member drive in January. They're having tons of great events, too. www.brokenclockbrew.com/dryve-january/ #gocoop #ProduceLocal #cooperatizetheeconomy

Atthowe Fine Art Services of Oakland, California, borrowed funds to improve storage and workspace. This worker-owned artists cooperative has roots in their community for over 100 years and they converted to a worker co-op in 2021. #gocoop #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld

www.atthowe.com/about-us

We're open! Got questions about co-op financing? Or about your existing loan? We're only closed one day this week, on 1/1.
info@sharedcapital.coop • 612-767-2100
#gocoop #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld

#gocoop

When you choose to shop at locally owned worker co-ops your purchase has power.
Power to support the individuals who work there.
Power to retain wealth in the community.
Power to create local and equitable employment.
Power to support your community.
#shopcoop #gocoop #workerownedcoops

*Recent Loan Update*
Sow True Seed of Asheville, North Carolina, borrowed funds to refinance a loan and enhance their online presence. This women-owned worker co-op supports sustainable food production and regenerative agriculture.
#gocoop #CoopsYear #workercooperatives
sowtrueseed.com/pages/about

Thanks for the mention, Just Futures! Appreciate your support in aligning capital more cooperatively. #gocoop

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*Borrower Update*
Irvington Court Realty Co. of Indianapolis, IN, borrowed funds for renovations & repairs. This housing co-op has a majority of women members and is home to 18 families.
We are thankful to this co-op who have borrowed from us multiple times. #gocoop #housingcooperatives #CoopsYear

Let your values direct your dollars while you shop and #gocoop. Shopping at co-ops keeps dignified jobs and infrastructure in our communities. Every dollar counts when we're trying to revitalize #democraticmembercontrol.
#SupportSmallBusiness #BoycottAmazon #BoycottStarbucks #BoycottTarget

*Shop Co-op* this holiday season.
When you go co-op with your shopping, you support our local community, democracy, and dignified jobs. Get great products and services in all sorts of industries.
#smallbusinesssaturday #SupportSmallBusiness #supportcommunities #gocoop
valleyworker.coop/members/

Why support #opportunitytoown H.503/S.305? See our images👇

Sincere thank you to the 18 MA Representatives and Senators who are supporting this bill. #gocoop #CoopsYear #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld

Co-ops Build Infrastructure - like tax bases that fund education, human services, & public operations.
Did you know Collective Copies generated $159K in total tax contributions across all governmental levels in 2024?
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#workercooperatives #gocoop
#CoopsYear

Thanks NYC Network of Worker Cooperatives for a great member meeting last night. We're proud to have someone on your board and to be part of the great work you're doing in New York City uniting worker co-ops and liberating workers across all five boroughs. #gocoop #workercooperative #CoopsYear

Is supporting worker buyouts in Massachusetts is on your to-do list?
#gocoop #CoopsYear #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld