Please provide a brief update on your progress toward your proposed CWB goals in the last reporting period:
CESEC continued to provide direct legal support to ten CWB enterprises (nine projects and one project incubator). Several additional workshops were completed in November, as well as the delivery of final client work product. Client matters were wrapped up in November at the conclusion of the fall semester.
What constraints or limitations, if any, did you experience in the last reporting period?
N/A
What opportunities, if any, did you take advantage of in the last reporting period?
In November, the clinic heard from the Executive Director of Coop Ed Center, Xochitl Espinosa, about the needs and challenges of the worker cooperative ecosystem.
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?
CCWBE, Coop Ed Center, LCDC Incubator
Please share on behalf of whom / which projects you collaborated with the TA providers above:
Lifting Lawndale, Chicago Chocolate Rebellion, CWB Ecosystem
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 |
|---|---|
| Woodlawn | 5 |
| Englewood | 2 |
| North Lawndale | 13 |
| South Shore | 3 |
| South Lawndale | 1 |
| Riverdale | 7 |
| Logan Square | 3 |
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)?
7
How many group workshops for Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you conduct this reporting period? (e.g. convenings, workshops, events, etc.)
4
How many hours of support to CWB Pre-Development Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you provide this reporting period?
108
How many hours of support to existing Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you provide this reporting period?
57
How many co-op businesses did you develop last reporting period? (It's okay if the answer is 0)
1
How many total owners / founders were there in these businesses?
13
How many jobs were created overall last reporting period? (It's okay if the answer is 0)
1
Please list the Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers Organizations you worked with this reporting period.
Other organization (please specify):
Chicago Chocolate Rebellion, OTIS, Nettle Curbside Compost, Bees Global Connection Cooperative, Nourish Community Cooperative, Shared Services Collective (fka Business Services Colective), Lifting Lawndale
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?
other staffing needs, finance and capital
What are the greatest gaps in service or resources in Chicago's CWB ecosystem?
feasibility studies and pro forma development, bookkeeping services, and accounting
Please share any direct testimonials from Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers clients or storytelling about the impact of your work this period:
Please upload media (document with testimonials, photos, or video links) from WC workshops or events held.
How many sessions of one-on-one consulting to Limited Equity Housing Cooperatives (LEHCs) did you conduct this reporting period? (e.g. one group or individual with one training provider)?
2
How many group workshops for Limited Equity Housing Cooperatives did you conduct this reporting period? (e.g. convenings, workshops, events, etc.) 
0
How many hours of support to CWB Pre-Development Limited Equity Housing Cooperatives did you provide this reporting period?
18
How many hours of support to existing Limited Equity Housing Cooperatives did you provide this reporting period?
0
Please list the LEHCs you worked with this reporting period.
What type(s) of Technical Assistance did you provide to LEHCs this reporting period? Select all that apply.
Number of AFFORDABLE housing units preserved or developed this period
0
Number of AFFORDABLE housing units added to the pipeline this period
0
Did you provide education to any LEHCs this reporting period?
No
What are the greatest needs that your LEHC clients/partners expressed in this reporting period?
membership application, organizational policy development, legal questions, and other internal documents
What are the greatest gaps in service or resources in Chicago's CWB ecosystem?
financing and ease of development for LEHC
Please share any direct testimonials from LEHC clients or storytelling about the impact of your work this period:
Please upload media (document with testimonials, photos, or video links) from LEHC workshops or events held.
How many sessions of one-on-one consulting to Community Land Trusts (CLTs) did you conduct this reporting period? (e.g. one group or individual with one training provider)?
1
How many group workshops for CLTs did you conduct this reporting period? (e.g. convenings, workshops, events, etc.) 
1
How many hours of support to CWB Pre-Development Community Land Trusts did you provide this reporting period?
24
How many hours of support to existing Community Land Trusts did you provide this reporting period?
0
Please list the CLTs you worked with this reporting period.
What type(s) of Technical Assistance did you provide to CLTs this reporting period? Select all that apply.
Number of AFFORDABLE housing units preserved or developed this period
0
Number of AFFORDABLE housing units added to the pipeline this period
0
Did you provide education to any CLTs this reporting period?
No
What are the greatest needs that your CLT clients/partners expressed in this reporting period?
start-up support, board training, policy development
What are the greatest gaps in service or resources in Chicago's CWB ecosystem?
financing
Please share any direct testimonials from CLT clients or storytelling about the impact of your work this period:
Please upload media (document with testimonials, photos, or video links) from CLT workshops or events held.
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.)
cooperative incubator nonprofit
How many total organizations or entities did you support (that were not covered in the previous tabs)?
1
How many total hours of support did you provide to these organizations?
19
Please share any other relevant details about the support you provided these organizations:
