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🌟 We’re Hiring: Program Manager at Start.coop! 🌟 Are you passionate about cooperative businesses and empowering entrepreneurs to create lasting social impact? Start.coop is looking for a dynamic Program Manager to join our team! 📌 What you’ll do: -Lead and support our 2025 accelerator and incubator programs. -Build strong relationships with founders and industry stakeholders. -Help shape the future of cooperative entrepreneurship. ✨ This is an incredible opportunity to make a difference while growing professionally in a supportive, mission-driven organization. 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g9FyUthE Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them or share this post with them! #Hiring #ProgramManager #CooperativeBusiness #SocialImpact

✨ The future of cooperatives begins today. ✨ As we celebrate 2024’s successes, we’re looking ahead to 2025 with exciting initiatives like the Black Community Wealth Accelerator and Lean Co-op Incorporation. Our mission? To empower cooperative founders to build sustainable and impactful businesses. Here’s how we’re driving change: ✅ Amplifying Black-led cooperative businesses ✅ Supporting rural entrepreneurs with hands-on guidance ✅ Simplifying the process of starting cooperatives 💡 Learn more about our vision and impact in our 2024 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gtpZRGm8

Accelerator Grad Brave Technology Co-Op was recently featured in The Washington Post - on the use of technology in overdose protection. https://lnkd.in/ek9nQ7xm

Co-op curious? You’ve likely heard the word cooperative, but what exactly is a cooperative? Join us for a fun informative discussion on what a cooperative even is, what it is not. We will bust a few co-op myths, and discuss why more founders are considering shared ownership! Come join us next week if you’ve ever wondered: What is a co-op / employee-owned business? What are some awesome companies that are actually employee-owned? Would a co-op be good for my business / organization? What would I need to do next if I’m interested? This VIRTUAL workshop is in partnership with the ConnectUP! Institute. Learn more & RSVP: start.coop/workshops

Join us in St. Paul or virtually for one of our upcoming workshops with ConnectUP! Institute start.coop/workshops

🚀 We're Hiring: Health Benefits Consultant (Remote) 🚀 Start.coop is looking for a Health Benefits Consultant to lead an exciting year-long project aimed at bringing affordable healthcare to employees working in community development finance within Native communities. This fully remote role offers flexible hours and a chance to create real, lasting impact. About the Project: Start.coop is supporting the Mountain | Plains Regional Native CDFI Coalition, a group of nine Native CDFIs across South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming. Your mission? Research and build a program or standalone entity to help 60 staff members access comprehensive and affordable healthcare—with potential for expansion to other Native communities. Key Responsibilities: Conduct community and strategy research Evaluate healthcare coverage options and HR benefits Analyze group benefits strategies, including 501c8 and 501c9 models Develop actionable recommendations and present findings to leadership Ready to make an impact? Apply today! https://lnkd.in/eEdRNPdD

Opportunity to work with our friends at the University of Colorado Boulder to build new kinds of social media communities on non-corporate platforms.

Great to see Navajo Power Home featured on NPR! https://lnkd.in/gbJDt859

Join us one week from today for an AMA with Ken Lewis, one of the co-founders of The Drivers Cooperative! We are so excited to have Ken share his experience of building the largest worker cooperative in the US. https://lnkd.in/gcdeUBZj

🌟 Sign up TODAY 🌟 Are you ready to embark on a journey to kickstart your cooperative venture? Join us for a Three-Part Workshop Series: "Starting Your Cooperative Pitch Deck" and get ready to take your cooperative idea to the next level! In just one week, we'll dive deep into crafting the perfect pitch deck to showcase your cooperative vision and attract investors, partners, members, and supporters. Here's what you can expect: 🚀 Recommended pitch deck format 📊 Top tips on presentation  💡 Live feedback as you develop your deck Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to turn your cooperative dream into a reality! Sign up today and secure your spot in the workshop. Limited slots available! Sign up link: https://lnkd.in/gfUiHuTC #Cooperative #PitchDeck #Workshop #Entrepreneurship #Startups #SocialImpact #BusinessDevelopment #SignUpNow