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All three of the webinars will provide an audience-tailored look at worker-cooperative development and ownership through case study storytelling and sharing details such as Intake/referral sources, Advising and professional services provided, Tools and resources used, and sources of financing used. Professional attendees will be positioned to integrate worker-ownership development into their services, while General audience attendees will be positioned to begin or advance their journey for worker-cooperative development or conversion.
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WHEN
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WHAT
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REGISTRATION LINK
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Thursday April 11, 2024 •
2-3 PM CST / 3-4 PM EST
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Worker Cooperative Webinar Series
#1: Advising, Coaching, and Planning
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Chicago Worker Cooperative Ecosystem Webinar #1
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> Andrew Delmonte, Executive Director Cooperation Buffalo, and former SBDC Advisor at University of Buffalo
> Elena Vasconez, Associate Director | Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
> Jim Longino, Greater Southwest Development Corporation, Chicago Local Industrial Retention Initiative
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Monday April 22, 2024 •
12-1 PM CST / 1-2 PM EST
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Worker Cooperative Webinar Series
#2: Finance and Funding
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Chicago Worker Cooperative Ecosystem Webinar #2
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> David Feinberg, Chicago Community Loan Fund
> Jason Tompkins | Project Steward, Illinois Worker Cooperative Alliance, Seed Commons
> Mark Fick, Senior Loan Officer, Shared Capital Cooperative
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Wednesday May 22, 2024 •
11-12 AM CST / 12-1 PM EST
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Worker Cooperative Webinar Series
#3: Professional Services | Legal and Accounting
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Chicago Worker Cooperative Ecosystem Webinar #3
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> Nancy McClelland, CPA - The Dancing Accountant
> Sarah Kaplan, Managing Partner - PathLight Law
> Alex Fischer - ABC: A Bookkeeping Cooperative
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Attendees Will Also Receive:
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Access to a digital resources toolbox curated by the panel experts,
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An invitation to participate in the service referral infrastructure for worker ownership in the City of Chicago,
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Directions on how to join and participate in industry associated, and grassroots, communities of practice, both in Chicago and nationally, and,
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An invitation to two upcoming in-person matchmaker events.
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