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SUMMARY:A Dialogue: Black Land and Co-ops
DESCRIPTION:Join us in a visioning and reflective conversations with emerging Black-led coops & communities\, featuring an informative presentation.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/a-dialogue-black-land-and-co-ops/
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SUMMARY:Kwanzaa Ujamaa- Cooperative Economics
DESCRIPTION:Gather with us to connect\, discuss and engage around the 4th cooperative principle Ujamaa!\n\n\nCelebrate & 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. \nPlant and People 3952 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia\, PA 19104 \nWhat is Ujamaa?Ujamaa\, the 4th principle of Kwanzaa\, means cooperative economics. It calls us to build and maintain our own stores\, shops\, and businesses—and to share the profit\, responsibility\, and benefits together. This is cooperative economics rooted in shared resources\, mutual responsibility\, and collective growth. When we invest in each other\, circulate our dollars with intention\, and build structures that hold all of us\, we expand our power and strengthen our communities. \nWe are offering free admission (donations appreciated)\, fresh refreshments\, and celebratory vibes. \nLet us gather\, honor our growth\, and continue building the world our communities deserve.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/kwanzaa-ujamaa-cooperative-economics/
LOCATION:Plant and People\, 3952 Lancaster Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 PACA Annual Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Our Annual Member Meeting\nWe’re excited to invite you to our in-person Annual Member Meeting — open to all cooperative members\n\n\nJoin 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. \nWe encourage cooperative members or representatives to bring business cards\, flyers\, or informational materials so others in the ecosystem can learn about your work and make new connections. \nStay for small bites\, beverages\, and line dancing led by one of our Board members — because community building should be joyful too! Your voice and presence make all the difference — we can’t wait to see you there. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nAhead of the Annual Member Meeting\, we’d love to hear about how your co-op is doing and what you’ve been up to! PACA is currently seeking responses from philadelphia regional co-ops for the PACA 2025 Needs Assessment Survey. This is the first needs assessment conducted of the region’s cooperatives in nearly 20 years! The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Your response will be crucial to our work moving forward in developing co-ops\, advocating for co-op legislation\, and growing the region’s solidarity economy. \n \nPlease fill out the survey HERE.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/2025-paca-annual-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Indy Hall Clubhouse at 709 N 2nd St\, 709 North 2nd Street\, #3rd Floor\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Cooperatives 101
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Introduction to Cooperatives 101! \nJoin us for our most requested workshop: Introduction to Cooperatives 101. (We have to offer it publicly at least once before Year of the Cooperative comes to a close!) This time we’ll be in-person at the Kingsessing Library on Friday\, November 7 from 3:00-4:30pm. 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 brief history. Get ready to explore the world of cooperative businesses and their impact on communities. Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals! \nLed by PACA’s Cooperative Development Director: Corey Reidy. Event is free.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/introduction-to-cooperatives-101-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
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SUMMARY:COMPA Philly Language Justice Cooperative Launch
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Compa Philly Language Cooperative Launch! Join us at Making Worlds Cooperative Bookstore & Social Center for an exciting event where we’ll be introducing our new language cooperative to the Philly community. Whether you’re a language enthusiast\, someone involved in social justice movements\, or just curious about what we do\, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn more about our cooperative. Come celebrate with us and be a part of this special occasion!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/compa-philly-language-justice-cooperative-launch/
LOCATION:Making Worlds Bookstore & Social Center\, 210 South 45th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Philly Co-ops Policy and Advocacy Summer Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nThis 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 are also welcome. The hope\, coming out of this gathering\, is for a group of folks who will work collaboratively together in the P&A Circle. \n \nReminder that when we say policy\, we are talking about ways to meet co-ops’ needs through government support. Advocacy is part of policy\, but it contains multitudes beyond that\, too. Advocacy is a broad umbrella for how we build public awareness and support for Philadelphia cooperatives. \n \nFood and drink will be provided at the gathering. Location will be in West Philly\, exact address to be decided.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/philly-co-ops-policy-and-advocacy-summer-gathering/
LOCATION:West Philadelphia\, tbr\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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SUMMARY:Philly Co-op Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:It’s a social: let’s come together to build\, network\, and connect with fellow Philadelphia cooperators and community stakeholders!\n\n\nLet’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. \nThursday\, May 8th\, at 5:30pm —for Co-op Happy Hour @ Gojjo (4540 Baltimore Ave). \nThis 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 details!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/philly-co-op-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Gojjo\, 4540 Baltimore Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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SUMMARY:CLE Workshop for co-op curious lawyers: Legally Supporting Worker Co-ops
DESCRIPTION:Session on legal considerations for lawyers in supporting the two main forms of worker co-ops: LLCs and Cooperative Corporations. (1.5 CLEs)\n\n\nCalling 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 PACA co-op developer: Corey Reidy.  \nThese workshops are part of a series called: Community of Practice. The goal of this series is to skill-up lawyers (and other industry professionals) in what cooperatives are\, their specific needs\, and how they can support cooperatives with their professional expertise. This will allow cooperatives to receive the industry support they need\, as well as aid professionals in working with more cooperative clients.  \nZoom link will be emailed to you prior to session.  \nMore about our facilitators: \nKomal Vaidya is the Director of Clinic for Law and Entrepreneurship at Villanova University\, Associate Professor of Law\, Board member at PACA\, and an experienced co-op lawyer. \nCorey Reidy is a Co-op Developer at Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/cle-workshop-for-co-op-curious-lawyers-legally-supporting-worker-co-ops/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Cooperatives 101
DESCRIPTION:Hey there! Join us for a crash course on Cooperatives where you’ll learn the basics of how these unique businesses operate.\n\n\nIntroduction to Cooperatives 101\nJoin 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 brief history. Get ready to explore the world of cooperative businesses and their impact on communities. Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals!  \nLed by PACA Co-op Developer Amethyst Carey. Free Zoom event.  Zoom link will be sent out day of the event!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/introduction-to-cooperatives-101/
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SUMMARY:History of Boycott\, Divest\, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance (PACA) on Wednesday\, March 27th\, 2024\, at 7pm\, for our first public event of 2024: “History of Boycott\, Divest\, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement”. The teach-in is at Making Worlds Bookstore- and we’re very excited to say that it will led by Abbas Naqvi\, from Philly Muslim Freedom Fund and Philly BDS\, and Nathaniel\, from Up Against the Law and Philly Palestine Coalition . We can’t wait to see and learn with you.\n—\nBoycott\, Divest\, and Sanctions (BDS) is a Palestinian-led nonviolent movement to apply international economic and political pressure to Israel until it is forced to comply with the global demand to end the occupation and colonization of Palestine. At this teach-in\, come learn the history of the BDS movement and why forcing economic pressure is critical in the fight for Palestinian liberation. \nThis teach-in kicks off a year-long series on the War Economy versus the Solidarity Economy. This series is organized between Making Worlds and Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance (PACA). Register here: https://withfriends.co/event/17757221/history_of_the_boycott_divest_and_sanctions_movement_bds_teach_in\n—\nAbbas Naqvi\, based in West Philadelphia\, holds a doctorate in Computational and Integrative Biology with specialization in neuro-oncology\, genomics and RNA biology. He is a dedicated community organizer and the co-founder of PhillyBDS and more recently\, The Philly Muslim Freedom Fund. \nNathaniel has been organizing for over 20 years in Philly. In 2009 he visited Palestine with a rank and file worker delegation to meet Palestinian unionists who urged Americans to organize for the Israel boycott. He co-founded Philly BDS and is currently a member of Up Against the Law and the Philadelphia Palestine Coalition
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/history-of-boycott-divest-and-sanctions-bds-movement/
LOCATION:Making Worlds Bookstore & Social Center\, 210 South 45th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Alternative Media and the Solidarity Economy
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Alternative Media and the Solidarity Economy\, where we’ll explore new ways to empower communities and challenge the status q\n\n\nAlternative Media and the Solidarity Economy \nJoin us for an exciting event at PhillyCAM in Philadelphia\, PA\, USA! We’re diving deep into the world of alternative media and its role in the solidarity economy. Discover how independent media platforms are shaping narratives and empowering communities. From grassroots journalism to community radio\, we’ll explore the diverse ways alternative media is challenging the status quo. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn how you can contribute to a more inclusive and equitable media landscape. See you there!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/alternative-media-and-the-solidarity-economy/
LOCATION:PhillyCAM\, Ranstead Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, USA\, 699 Ranstead Street\, #1\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Cooperation: PACA's First-Annual Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce our first annual fundraiser\, a Celebration of Cooperation\, happening at Pentridge Station.\n\n\nWe’re excited to announce our first annual fundraiser\, a Celebration of Cooperation\, happening at Pentridge Station on the evening of Friday\, October 13th\, 2023! \nWhile everyone is invited to attend\, regardless of donation. This is a fundraiser for PACA cooperative organizing work – so please consider selecting the donation ticket to PACA. Thank you so much. \nFood\, music\, and more will be in store. You’ll hear from different coops on the critical work they are doing\, as well as have opportunities to dance and commune. We definitely want all y’all to come out and celebrate with one another the incredible work being done by cooperatives in Philadelphia\, as well as support PACA’s work continuing onwards. More details will be given soon. But for now\, please save the date and we can’t wait to hang out with you all in joyful celebration.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/celebration-of-cooperation-pacas-first-annual-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Pentridge Station Pop-up\, 5110-5120 Pentridge Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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