Our Innovators

The Movement for a Cooperative Economy in America's Rustbelt

Co-op Dayton was founded by labor, faith, and community coming together to rebuild our blue collar city by supporting business models that empower workers and address gaps in goods and services in our neighborhoods.

Strategy: Worker Ownership or Co-ops
Industry:
Construction, Manufacturing,

http://www.coopdayton.org

Project Details

Worker Target: Grocery and Manufacturing Workers

Innovation Fund Cycle: Fall 2019

Status: Winner,

Organization Type: Nonprofit Organization,

Stage of Development: Implementation,

What We're Asking:

  • How can the benefits of worker ownership be easily conveyed to new worker owners? Are co-ops an effective and sustainable model for addressing gaps in goods and services in our neighborhoods? Are cooperative models advantages for smaller cities where ideas spread more quickly?