Please provide a brief update on your progress toward your proposed CWB goals in the last reporting period:
Cooperativa Visionarias- We finally concluded their by-laws with the law students at the Community Enterprise & Solidarity Economy Clinic and are now starting the update of the business plan. We also met with them to help Alma Cerda renew her Food handler's certificate. MADEN cleaning co-op - We met to go over the plan for the remainder of the year which is to meet with Renee Hatcher to make some revisions to bylaws. we went over the things that are still needed and met with a possible new member.
What constraints or limitations, if any, did you experience in the last reporting period?
We had to cancel some meetings this month because we had a fundraiser planned and because some of us were sick.
What opportunities, if any, did you take advantage of in the last reporting period?
We had the chance to network with other food businesses in the area that partner with Chicago Food Policy and Action Council. Real Foods Collective is actually helping us with nutritional food analysis for the Visioanarias Food Menu.
Did you establish new CWB relationships/partnerships in the last reporting period?
No
Please describe the relationships you established pertaining to your CWB work.
Did you collaborate with other TA providers in the last reporting period?
Yes
Which TA provider(s) did you work with?
Community Enterprise & Solidarity Economy Clinic, Chicago Community and Worker's Rights.
Please share on behalf of whom / which projects you collaborated with the TA providers above:
Community and Enterprise & Solidarity Economy Clinic Chicago Community and Workers Rights- Martin Unzueta referred the possible new member for MADEN cleaning co-op.
Did you attend the Working Group meeting last month?
No
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 |
|---|---|
| South Chicago | 3 |
| West Englewood | 2 |
| Hegewisch | 1 |
| East Side | 2 |
Race / Ethnicity of Participants (select all that apply)
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)?
1
How many group workshops for Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you conduct this reporting period? (e.g. convenings, workshops, events, etc.)
1
How many hours of support to CWB Pre-Development Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you provide this reporting period?
4
How many hours of support to existing Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you provide this reporting period?
2
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):
Real Foods Collective
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?
Yes
How many hours of cohort education/training did you provide last month?
2
How many hours of popular education/outreach did you provide last month?
1
Number of curriculum material(s) created last month
0
How did you market your services and conduct outreach in the last reporting period? Select all that apply.
What are the greatest needs that your WC clients/partners expressed in this reporting period?
Business management training
What are the greatest gaps in service or resources in Chicago's CWB ecosystem?
The greatest gap co-ops are facing is TA knowledge when it comes to marketing their services.
Please share any direct testimonials from Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers clients or storytelling about the impact of your work this period:
I don't have any for this month
Please upload media (document with testimonials, photos, or video links) from WC workshops or events held.
