Please provide a brief update on your progress toward your proposed CWB goals in the last reporting period:
La Visionarias Catering Co-op : -We have been working with the new student lawyer, Edgar Lucero Castillo with the Community Enterprise & Solidarity Economy Clinic. After a couple of meetings the bylaws have been completed. We are awaiting to review the final draft. -Edgar is also going to help us with the development of an application/contract for new members. -We plan to add and train at least two more members. -We are also organizing an open house event on March 22 to recruit new members. MADEN Cleaning Co-op: -We are working on the Model canvas business plan every Friday. We anticipate achieving completion by mid March. -Two of my team colleagues, Karina (Coop admin) and Moises (Digital Organizer) have joined forces to organize a social media training that will be provided on 3/1/2024. This will help with their marketing efforts on Social Media. - Karina has also been meeting with them every Monday to work on marketing materials, Logo, Business cards, uniforms and other promotion materials. - They attended a virtual training organized by USFWC on the new Corporate Transparency Act. Cooperative Workshops- We've just completed our 4th workshop. We have 7 students enrolled. (see calendar) -Intro to Co-ops -Meeting 1: El Problema por Excelencia:La desigualdad (Inequality) -Meeting 2: El Capitalismo (Capitalism) -Meeting 3: Solidaridad (Solidarity) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IET5X8sgZAEXik2hHjlZc0cYSgedY2AwLVYTYpFykmc/edit?usp=sharing
What constraints or limitations, if any, did you experience in the last reporting period?
We experienced a setback with MADEN Cleaning Co-op - the ladies expressed their need for a conflict of resolution training. Two of the members have been ardently disagreeing during their regular assembly meetings, to the point where they are making everybody else uncomfortable. We decided to put together a conflict resolution training and plan in- person team building activities once a month and possibly bring in someone (perhaps from CWEB ecosystem? ) who could reinforce communication skills.
What opportunities, if any, did you take advantage of in the last reporting period?
We had talked to Renee Hatcher about creating a training about the new Corporate Transparency Act for Immigrant Cooperatives and then we saw that UFCW had one scheduled for February 26th so we decided to take advantage of that training instead.
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?
IWCA, Community Enterprise and Solidarity Economy Clinic
Please share on behalf of whom / which projects you collaborated with the TA providers above:
Community Enterprise and Solidarity Economy clinic - Las Visionarias IWCA - MADEN cleaning coop
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)
3
Optional Space
Community Area(s) (select all that apply)
| Community Area | Participants Served in this Community Area |
|---|---|
| Hegewisch | 1 |
| South Shore | 1 |
| Englewood | 1 |
| Lower West Side | 3 |
| East Side | 3 |
| West Englewood | 1 |
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)?
14
How many group workshops for Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you conduct this reporting period? (e.g. convenings, workshops, events, etc.)
13
How many hours of support to CWB Pre-Development Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you provide this reporting period?
18
How many hours of support to existing Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers did you provide this reporting period?
6
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.
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?
6
How many hours of popular education/outreach did you provide last month?
6
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?
communication and conflict resolution trainings
What are the greatest gaps in service or resources in Chicago's CWB ecosystem?
Spanish materials for conflict resolution trainings. We are going to be translating materials.
Please share any direct testimonials from Worker Cooperatives, Conversions, or Co-op Developers clients or storytelling about the impact of your work this period:
we are working on this.
Please upload media (document with testimonials, photos, or video links) from WC workshops or events held.
Did your organization provide any additional TA support this reporting period that was NOT covered in the previous tabs?
No
Please describe the type(s) of organizations you supported (i.e. nonprofits, business service orgs, etc.)
How many total organizations or entities did you support (that were not covered in the previous tabs)?
How many total hours of support did you provide to these organizations?
Please share any other relevant details about the support you provided these organizations:
