Event description
Co-operatives offer something new: A fair, democratic and equitable way to do business.
Across Australia, there is a groundswell of interest in co-operatives. Co-ops are the original social enterprise as the structure is collaborative and builds community wealth.
Are you co-op curious? Join us as we bring together co-operators to celebrate co-op success and potential in Tassie!
Topics covered on the evening include:
- What is a co-op, and how is it different from a standard business or not-for-profit?
- Go behind the scenes with guest speakers from successful Tasmanian co-ops.
- Could you start a co-op? Q&A with co-op experts.
- Connect with Tassie's co-operative sector.
Presenters:
Ben Davis - General Manager, Yolla Co-operative. A farmer-owned rural supplies co-operative operating multiple retail locations in North West Tasmania.
Jason Richards - Resource Work Co-operative. A large worker-owned co-operative, employing 33 workers and operating the South Hobart Tip Shop.
Sam Byrne, FAICD, is the Secretary of The Co-op Federation and co-author of Co-operatives in Australia: A Manual.
Molly Kendall is the communications and business development officer for The Co-op Federation. Molly is a worker-ownership advocate with a social anthropology background in co-operative housing.
About Us:
The Co-op Federation is a co-operative. We are a membership-based, not-for-profit peak body supporting, representing and promoting co-ops in Australia.
Included:
Light Refreshments will be provided from The Flower Room Co-operative (Tasmania's oldest operating co-op). In addition, drinks will be available by donation at the venue (so bring some cash).
Practicalities:
Tickets are fully refundable.
Accessibility - The venue is wheelchair accessible.
For more information, contact Molly at The Federation molly@fed.coop
Online streaming?
Sorry, we have not been able to arrange for this event to be streamed.
Bonus Co-op Events and Networking:
Join us for an optional networking beverage after our presentation, bringing together Co-operatives from all over Tasmania!
We look forward to meeting you soon!