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2024 Open Houses

Apr 10, 10am-12pm
June 5, 10am-12pm
Sept 4, 10am-12pm
Nov 6, 10am-12pm

Format

During this walking tour, you will hear directly from our leaders and practitioners. They will describe our theory of change, delineate our values, and share the work of our ecosystem to promote democratic workplaces and a circular economy through social enterprises.

We would love to hear what you want to learn about The Industrial Commons (please RSVP below)! Before the walking tour, a more detailed agenda and additional resources for you to explore will be provided via email.

TRANSPARENCY

These ecosystem tours are a joy for us to produce, but they do require a tremendous organizational effort to develop, prepare, facilitate, promote, and continually steward. Fee is nonrefundable if you don't cancel or reschedule within a 48hr notice period.

Per participant: $25
For a group of 3-5 people: $100
For a group of 6-10 people: $200
Groups of 11 or more: contact
sharley@theindustrialcommons.org for a private tour

RSVP below - Limited spots available!


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ACCELERATING COMMON ECONOMIES (ACE)

May 14-16 2024

Accelerate your organization to build a new, place-based economy that is focused on business development and grows locally rooted, intergenerational wealth. Bring up to three individuals from your community to spend three days with The Industrial Commons and PODER Emma. Our dedicated team and expert mentors from across the country will guide you through a deep dive into economic, business, community and cooperative development.

If you are interested in the next ACE event, please join the list below or email Aaron@theindustrialcommons.org.

Includes tools & reflections based on our Rural Wealth Blueprint

  • Clarity on roles + strategy

  • Steps for acceleration

  • Fine tune vision + planning

  • Actionable feedback on strategy + barriers

  • Sparks for inspiration

  • Roadmaps + tools

  • Peer support

This learning experience is designed for community based groups, economic development organizations or businesses that care about and are committed to the health and future of your local economy and community (however you define it). Groups should be past the idea stage and actively doing work to further a strong economy in your place. Groups will operate within a cohort model to access tools, resources and frameworks to take their work to the next level and deepen their impact.

Cost: $3000 per organization which includes being paired with an expert mentor, lunches + 2 dinners (hotel & breakfasts to be covered by participants).

Generous scholarships available!

Quick intro to ACE

Curriculum Topics - Table of Contents

Check out this power point about ACE

Watch the ACE Webinar!

Ecosystem Development Toolkit

Read our White Paper to learn more about how Cooperative Ecosystems have developed around the world AND Watch this video to explore the key drivers of cooperative ecosystems.


Consulting + LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Want to learn more about our model of Economic and Cooperative Ecosystem Development? Are you an entrepreneur, economic developer, nonprofit leader, grassroots community developer, elected official, local government representative or anyone who envisions a different future for your community?

Option 1: One hour session: $200
Option 2: Four 1-hour sessions: $1,200

In-depth and customized conversations with our leaders and practitioners to answer questions about our model and provide guidance on asset mapping, organizing, legal structures, communications, participatory facilitation and building partnerships to develop place-based ecosystems and strategies for local wealth building. Contact Aaron@theindustrialcommons.org for more information or to schedule a conversation.

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