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  • 2026 Worker-Owned Co-op Jumpstart

    2026 Worker-Owned Co-op Jumpstart

    Worker cooperatives are more important than ever, and the Baltimore Roundtable for Economic Democracy (BRED) Cooperative Jumpstart can give you the tools you need to go from ideation to creation. We can work together as a city and region to build a cooperative economy that makes ownership for everyone possible.

    This day is geared towards those who might be co-op curious, or even potentially want to sell their business to their employees. Are you co-op curious?

    Join BRED for a fun-filled day of conversations and workshops about the business of co-ops!

    Topics we will cover include: Starting up, co-op governance, day-to-day decision making, conflict transformation, business models, and so much more! We are ready to help you on your journey.

    Breakfast will be served by Red Emma’s Bookstore and Coffeehouse, and lunch by Mera Kitchen Collective.

    Registration is open, click HERE

    Spanish interpretation will also be available.

    **Childcare is available again this year! If you would like to have your children supervised at Impact Hub during the Jumpstart between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, please complete this request form by April 8th, 2026! Parents and caregivers must also sign in and sign out during drop-off and pick-up times. They will be required to show photo ID at both drop-off and pick-up. Register HERE

    **If you are interested in sharing contact information to stay connected with other attendees post Jumpstart, please do so HERE

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  • 2023 Cooperative Jumpstart

    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!