About the Conveners
Center for Economic Democracy
(Boston, MA) The Center for Economic Democracy [C.E.D.] is a US social movement building organization, growing capacity in our communities to transform American capitalism into a more just, sustainable and democratic economy.
Contact: Amethyst Carey, Program and Admin Associate - amethyst@economicdemocracy.us
Cooperative Development Institute (CDI)
Our mission is to work with people in the Northeast to create cooperative businesses and networks that grow a prosperous, equitable economy.
We envision a democratically-owned and just economy where everyone can fulfill their needs and aspirations.
CDI is an inclusive, collaborative, resilient organization. CDI holds the following values as important within our organization and in our work with communities: cooperation, equity, justice and fairness; integrity, honesty, and transparency; respect, inclusion, patience, and trust; and wellness, environmental justice, and responsibility.
Massachusetts Solidarity Economy Network
The Massachusetts Solidarity Economy Project is a budding network of solidarity economy organizers from across the state which formed out of the Kali Akuno visit and Solidarity Economy Strategy Meeting in April 2018.
An Organizing Committee and sectoral working groups were formed to explore statewide strategies for advancing the solidarity economy in Massachusetts, the result of which is this weekend-long gathering, one year later. Organizing Committee members and advisors include Emily Kawano (Wellspring Cooperative, US SEN), Elvis Mendez (Neighbor to Neighbor), Sarah Jimenez (Community Labor United), Hendrix Berry (Boston Ujima Project), Gabriella della Croce (Pioneer Valley Worker’s Center), Penn Loh (Tufts Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning Masters, Solidarity Economy Initiative), and Boone Shear (UMass Anthropology Dept., Worcester Roots).
La Red de Economía Solidaria de Massachusetts
La Red de Economía Solidaria de Massachusetts (The Massachusetts Solidarity Economy Network) es una red en ciernes, constituida por organizadores de economía solidaria de diferentes partes del estado. La red se formó a través de la visita de Kali Akuno y a la Junta Estratégica de Economía de Solidaridad que tuvo lugar en Abril del 2018.
Desde hace un año, se han creado grupos de trabajo sectoriales y un comité organizador con el motivo de explorar estrategias para impulsar la economía solidaria en todo el estado de Massachusetts, lo cual es la razón de esta reunión que se llevará a cabo por un fin de semana. Los miembros del comité organizador incluyen a Emily Kawano (Cooperativa Wellspring, Red de Economía Solidaria de los Estados Unidos), Elvis Mendez (Vecino a Vecino), Sarah Jimenez (Unión Comunitaria y Laboral), Hendrix Berry (Proyecto Boston Ujima), Gabriella della Croce (Centro Obrero del Pioneer Valley), Penn Loh (Masters en Política y Planificación Urbana y Ambiental de Tufts, Iniciativa de Economía Solidaria), y Boone Shear (Departamento de Antropología de UMass, Worcester Roots).
HOSTED LOCALLY BY
Worcester Roots
Worcester Roots is a collective of youth and adult organizers on a mission to create opportunities for economic, social and environmental justice.
We send these roots of opportunity into our communities, sprouting up co-operatively run and green projects and initiatives that build toward our vision of neighborhoods that are safe for living, working and playing.
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Raíces de Worcester es un colectivo de organizadores, jóvenes y adultos, con la misión de crear oportunidades por la justicia económica, social y ambiental.
Enviamos estas raíces de oportunidades por nuestras comunidades, brotando proyectos e iniciativas cooperativas y verdes que contribuyen a nuestra visión de vecindarios que son seguros y sanos para vivir, trabajar y jugar.
VENUE SPONSORSHIP COURTESY OF
Worcester Clean Tech Incubator
WCTI provides both the physical and network resources that companies need to propel their ideas to market.
Founded and operated by the Institute for Energy and Sustainability, we are a community in the heart of central Massachusetts dedicated to building change. The WCTI facility is located in the Printers Building at 44 Portland Street in Worcester. Over 10,000 square feet, consisting of private offices, co-working space, conference rooms, event space, and prototyping labs, offers startups the space they need to establish and grow.
The Worcester CleanTech Incubator is owned and operated by the Institute for Energy and Sustainability, which is a 501(c)3 non-profit.