2023 Cooperative Jumpstart

Spring is right around the corner so it’s almost Jumpstart time! Baltimore Roundtable for Economic Democracy (BRED) will be hosting our 5th annual Cooperative Jumpstart on May 13, 2023! We are excited to bring back this jam-packed day of workshops focused on establishing and running worker cooperatives. Whether you’ve been a worker-owner for years, are thinking about starting a co-op, want to sell your business to your workers, or just want to learn more, this event is for you! Cooperatively-minded workers will be able to learn the basics of cooperative structure and economics, get ideas on how to start or structure their own cooperative, and be able to Q&A with experienced worker-owners!

Past Co-op Jumpstarts have included panels with long-term worker-owners, in-depth information on how to get your business “breakeven,” and a nuanced look at what happens with worker-owner governance.

For business owners looking to sell their business but avoid laying off workers, the new highlighted workshops include information on cooperative conversions - there’s something for everyone. Organizations and individuals welcome!

Please register here. We can’t wait to see you, and keep an eye on our Instagram for updates!