Please provide a brief update on your progress toward your proposed CWB goals in the last reporting period:
Q3 Canvassing: 64/60 Q3 Direct Coaching 4/25 Q3 Agency Lead Charlas: 1/2 Q3 Collaborative Charlas: 1/2 Q3 Materials Created: 1/1 Our active participation in the Democracy at Work Cooperative Developer Cohort and engagement within the CWB ecosystem has allowed for us to reach half of our collaboration goals for this quarter. Our ongoing involvement in community and business development gatherings pushed us to exceed our goal of 60 individuals canvassed for this quarter.
What constraints or limitations, if any, did you experience in the last reporting period?
There has been limited engagement in our 1:1 coaching sessions. Despite our increase outreach opportunities and canvassing numbers, the number of participants fell short of expectations.
What opportunities, if any, did you take advantage of in the last reporting period?
We attended the Kelvyn Park Back to School Resource Fair, where we connected with families to share information about our programs and services. This event allowed us to engage directly with the community and identify potential engagement. Additionally, we attended the Chicago BACP Expo, which provided us with networking opportunities, engaged with local business leaders, and shared further information on worker cooperatives with community members.
Did you establish new CWB relationships/partnerships in the last reporting period?
Yes
Please describe the relationships you established pertaining to your CWB work.
We've collaborated with CWB partners to organize a local gathering for worker cooperatives with the upcoming USFWC convention. Our involvement in working groups has been focused on coordination and ensuring the success of this event.
Did you collaborate with other TA providers in the last reporting period?
No
Which TA provider(s) did you work with?
Please share on behalf of whom / which projects you collaborated with the TA providers above:
Did you attend the Working Group meeting last month?
Yes
How would you rate the usefulness of the working group to your project last month? (on a scale of 1-5)
5 extremely useful
Optional Space
Community Area(s) (select all that apply)
| Community Area | Participants Served in this Community Area |
|---|---|
| Hermosa | 11 |
| South Shore | 2 |
| Loop | 1 |
| South Chicago | 8 |
| Near North Side | 2 |
| Uptown | 35 |
| Pullman | 1 |
Race / Ethnicity of Participants (select all that apply)
Other Race/Ethnicity (please specify)
Gender identity of Participants (select all that apply)
Age Range of Participants (select all that apply)
How many sessions of one-on-one consulting to Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you conduct this reporting period? (e.g. one group or individual with one training provider)?
0
How many group workshops for Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you conduct this reporting period? (e.g. convenings, workshops, events, etc.)
0
How many hours of support to CWB Pre-Development Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you provide this reporting period?
0
How many hours of support to existing Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you provide this reporting period?
0
How many co-op businesses did you develop last reporting period? (It's okay if the answer is 0)
0
How many jobs were created overall last reporting period? (It's okay if the answer is 0)
0
Please list the Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers Organizations you worked with this reporting period.
Other organization (please specify):
N/A
What type(s) of Technical Assistance did you provide to Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers this reporting period? Select all that apply.
Did you provide education to any Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers this reporting period?
No
What are the greatest needs that your WC clients/partners expressed in this reporting period?
N/a
What are the greatest gaps in service or resources in Chicago's CWB ecosystem?
n/a
Please share any direct testimonials from Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers clients or storytelling about the impact of your work this period:
CCL member Imanol is particularly interested in finding stable employment, achieving a healthy work-life balance, and working in an environment that empowers and invests in his development. Although starting a small business had not previously been on his radar. During our 1:1 session, he was introduced to the concept of worker cooperatives and indicated further interest in understanding how they operate.
Please upload media (document with testimonials, photos, or video links) from WC workshops or events held.
https://ccwbe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Q3-Story-Imanol-Sanchez-20240906T193955Z-001-1.zip
https://ccwbe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CCL-Worker-Coop-Matchmaking-Event-8.22.24-scaled.jpg
https://ccwbe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CCL-BACP-Small-Biz-Expo-8.24.24-scaled.jpg
Did your organization provide any additional TA support this reporting period that was NOT covered in the previous tabs?
Yes
Please describe the type(s) of organizations you supported (i.e. nonprofits, business service orgs, etc.)
non profit and other business entities
How many total organizations or entities did you support (that were not covered in the previous tabs)?
4
How many total hours of support did you provide to these organizations?
4
Please share any other relevant details about the support you provided these organizations:
Personalized 1:1 coaching to support businesses’ goals and development. Activities included entrepreneurial development, navigating government, business planning, and connections to resources.
