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Ontario
West End Food Co-op to receive grant from the Robert Owen-Henri Lasserre Fund
February 10, 2010
The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF) is pleased to announce that the West End Food Co-op of Toronto, ON has been selected as the first-ever recipient of funding from the Robert Owen-Henri Lasserre Fund.
Up to $30,000 will be awarded to the West End Food Co-op's Parkdale Processing Project. The West End Food Co-op's vision is for a thriving community food culture that has a positive impact and promotes a sustainable food system.
Entrepreneurship in Worker Co-ops: February Speakers' Panel
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
Ontario Worker Co-op Federation (OWCF)
Ontario Worker Co-op Federation (OWCF) helps in the development of new and existing worker co-ops. It also lobbies governments on behalf of established worker co-ops, and disburses information about the benefits and goals of cooperatively owned businesses. (Not a CWCF member.)
Fourth Pig Worker Co-op Ltd.
The Fourth Pig fulfills contracts in sustainable building design, education and construction, natural building materials design and installation, and renewable energy installation. Fourth Pig provides consultation and training for clients in the green building and alternative energy sectors.
La Tierra
La Tierra Co-op, located in Gatineau (Québec) and Ottawa (Ontario), roasts and distributes gourmet coffees from our partner indigenous peasant cooperatives. We assist them in developing and growing their coops under a 100% fair trade model, only paying above fair trade for our coffee.
Brierwood Design Co-operative Ltd.
Brierwood Design Co-operative Ltd. are a software services and consulting firm that specialises in developing cutting-edge custom applications for our clients.
Natural Burial Co-operative Inc.
The Natural Burial Co-operative will establish natural burial cemeteries, supply natural burial products and memorials, that will preserve green space and provide dignified and environmentally responsive burial options to consumers. As Natural Burial sites are opened across the country, members will be offered the first chance to choose a grave site.
Sound Advice Consulting Co-op
Consulting and research, with a focus on co-operatives and housing co-op development.mark.goldblatt@coopscanada.coop, nick@soundadvice.coop
