Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance

Hey there! Join us for a crash course on Cooperatives where you'll learn the basics of how these unique businesses operate.Introduction to Cooperatives 101Join us for our most requested workshop: Introduction to Cooperatives 101. Whether you're new to the concept of cooperative businesses or looking to deepen your understanding, this is the perfect opportunity to dive in and learn about this community ownership structure which works to build democratic community control, participation, and wealth. Join us for an informative session that will cover the basics of cooperatives, their benefits, their purpose and principles, their models and membership structures, and a

Session on legal considerations for lawyers in supporting the two main forms of worker co-ops: LLCs and Cooperative Corporations. (1.5 CLEs)Calling all co-op curious lawyers! Join PACA and Villanova Law Clinic on Thursday, May 16th, from 6-7:30pm ET for a workshop on legal considerations for lawyers in supporting the two main forms of worker co-ops: LLCs and Cooperative Corporations. This workshop is free and lawyers can now receive 1.5 CLE credits, for attending. The session will be led by co-op experienced lawyer: Komal Vaidya, with short introduction to what cooperatives are: how they are run and their principles, led by

It's a social: let's come together to build, network, and connect with fellow Philadelphia cooperators and community stakeholders!Let’s come together to build, network, and connect with fellow Philadelphia cooperators and community stakeholders! We’ll also take a moment to appreciate PACA's outgoing board members and welcome the new ones stepping in.Thursday, May 8th, at 5:30pm —for Co-op Happy Hour @ Gojjo (4540 Baltimore Ave).This is a space to be in community with one another, but just a heads-up—it’s buy your own food and drinks. (You can also of course join us for community and not buy things.) Stay tuned for more

This Year of the Co-op, and for all the years to come, together let's build policy which supports and advocacy which builds Philly co-ops!This Year of the Co-op, and for all the years to come, together let's build policy which supports and advocacy which builds Philly co-ops! Join us, this July, for an in-person gathering to reconvene our PACA Policy and Advocacy Circle. At the gathering we'll talk about co-ops' needs as we see them, and brainstorm the ways that, through policy and advocacy, we can help meet them. Members of Philly cooperatives are specifically encouraged to attend, but supporters

Join Us for Our Annual Member Meeting We’re excited to invite you to our in-person Annual Member Meeting — open to all cooperative membersJoin Us for Our Annual Member MeetingWe’re thrilled to welcome you to this year’s in-person Annual Member Meeting — open to all cooperative members, PACA members, and stakeholders. Come reflect on the past year, hear important updates, learn about current offerings, and help strengthen our cooperative community. Together, we’ll celebrate accomplishments, engage in meaningful dialogue, and vote on key topics.We encourage cooperative members or representatives to bring business cards, flyers, or informational materials so others in the

Gather with us to connect, discuss and engage around the 4th cooperative principle Ujamaa!Celebrate & explore cooperative economics with PACA at Plant and People!Join us as we uplift the legacy and living practice of cooperation in our communities. Learn about Philadelphia’s Cooperative Ecosystem, PACA’s offerings, and connect with other cooperators and coop-curious community members. You’re invited to dive into local business resources and discover PACA’s free workshops, technical assistance, and membership benefits.Plant and People 3952 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104What is Ujamaa?Ujamaa, the 4th principle of Kwanzaa, means cooperative economics. It calls us to build and maintain our own stores,

Join us in a visioning and reflective conversations with emerging Black-led coops & communities, featuring an informative presentation.