What proportion of Goal 1 overall is complete at this point?
100%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that impacted goal 1 in the last month?
Throughout the month of July, the store operations project manager’s tasks related to preparing for the opening of the museum retail store were redistributed to the Store Operations Team, including developing the business plan, vendor recruitment, and researching new funding opportunities. Jumaani Bates’ contract ended on July 31 due to unforeseen circumstances. A revised general manager job description is currently in development.
What proportion of Goal 2 overall is complete at this point?
80%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that you impacted goal 2 in the last month?
The CSC and NPHM teams are continuing to review product layout and merchandise proposals, and making decisions around where products will be displayed in the different sections of the retail store. The CSC team and NPHM teams are also continuing to work on the store exhibition design, including collaborating to design product/exhibition labels and signage that showcase our partnership and tell stories about cooperative history, entrepreneurship and public housing through products. Due to the museum’s delayed opening, which is now estimated to be in mid-november, the team has extended the timeline for completion for this goal.
What proportion of Goal 3 overall is complete at this point?
30%
What are the barriers and opportunities for completion that you impacted goal 3 in the last month?
The business plan, product layout proposal, vendor recruitment plans and agreement, as well as the 2-page document mentioned above are all complete or in progress and all of the members are currently engaged in supporting the co-op’s progress toward the completion of goal 3. The museum is also continuing to work with Teresa Prim and CSC team to finalize the letter of intent for the lease agreement for the store’s physical location inside the museum and an operating agreement between the museum and the Corner Store, which will outline the in-kind, programmatic, and financial contributions that the museum will contribute to the store in this next phase.
Did you access Technical Assistance for your CWB project last month?
No
Which TA provider(s) did you work with within the Phase I CWEB grantees?
Which TA providers did you work with OUTSIDE of the Phase I CWEB grantees?
Did someone from your organization attend the Working Group this month?
Yes
How would you rate the usefulness of the working group to your project last month? (on a scale of 1-5)
Somewhat useful
How would you rate the usefulness of the Working Group for building community?
Somewhat useful
What have been the two most valuable contributions of the Working Group this month?
Please share any comments about the working group meetings.
How many TOTAL housing units did you preserve or create last month? (it is okay if the answer is zero)
0
How many TOTAL CWB businesses did you develop last month? (it is okay if the answer is zero)
0
Number of stakeholder meetings held related to your Pre-Development Project?
1
Number of community meetings attended last month related to your Pre-Development Project?
0
Service / Capacity
| Service | Capacity |
|---|---|
|
Accounting & Financial Management |
4 |
|
Advocacy |
4 |
|
Conflict Resolution |
4 |
|
Cooperative Development and Operations |
4 |
|
Education & Training |
4 |
|
Fundraising or Raising Capital |
3 some ability |
|
Governance / Legal |
4 |
|
Marketing & Communications |
4 |
|
Other |
N/A |
|
Project Management |
4 |
|
Real Estate Acquisition & Development |
5 extensive ability |
|
Relationship Building |
5 extensive ability |
|
Research |
3 some ability |
Other (please describe and include ranking)
What constraints or limitations with internal capacity is the organizarion experiencing related to its Pre-Development Project?
The challenge or constraint continues to be increasing financial capacity and to support the store in becoming more financially independent, while maintaining sustainability, effectiveness, and efficiency.
What opportunities, if any, did the organization take advantage of related to its Pre-Development Project?
Members of the Corner Store Co-op and NPHM teams have been attending CWB meetings for networking and collaboration purposes.
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