Dear CWCF members, CoopZone members and others,

I thought you might find this of interest.  You may attend this session either in-person in Toronto (suggestion is to arrive early so that you can get a seat), or via webcast – by clicking the link of the SE Centre’s web site.  There is no cost to participate.

Cheers,
Hazel

SOCIAL ECONOMY CENTRE – UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

LUNCHBOX SPEAKERS' SERIES

February Speakers' Panel:Entrepreneurship in Worker Co-operatives

When:  Wednesday, February 17th, 2010, noon – 1:30 pm

Where:  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto,
252 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Room 12-199

Speakers: 

Heather Barclay… will give an overview of the history and development of this large organic natural food store, located in Toronto, while touching on the membership structure and governance model.

Cory Silverberg… will share the history, structure and development of this worker co-operative, that has a unique product and service - sex toys and sex education.

Reba Plummer… will discuss the history, services offered, and governance structure of this bicycle store worker co-operative. 

Cynthia Stuart, ED of the Ontario Worker Co-operative Federation, will moderate, and will also give an overview of the worker co-operative sector in Ontario including its history, challenges and opportunities.

Bring your lunch and a mug – coffee, tea and water will be provided.

For more information, contact Lisa White  at secspeaker@oise.utoronto.ca

This event will also be webcast live on the Internet.  Please see our website for detailed instructions.
 

Bring your lunch and a mug – coffee, tea and water will be provided.

This event will also be webcast live on the Internet.  Please see our
website for detailed instructions.

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