Shared Capital Cooperative

Every day we work towards a truly cooperative economy. Are you starting a co-op that needs financing? Expanding a co-op? Or converting an existing business to a co-op?
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About Pachamama Coffee Cooperative Pachamama Coffee Coop. is 100% owned and governed by thousands of family farmers across the world. Our coffee is always certified organic and roasted fresh in California. All profits are owned and con...

*Recent Borrower Update*
Pachamama Coffee Cooperative in Sacramento, California, borrowed funds to purchase equipment. This producer co-op brings high quality coffee to the U.S.and added equipment to meet increased demand.
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#CoopsYear #gocoop #producercooperatives

Thanks to @oppfinance.bsky.social for a great conference in New Orleans. It is so valuable to connect with fellow #CDFIs where we can talk about how co-ops are critical for a just society as well as how CDFIs are responding to gaps from traditional lenders nationwide. #CoopMonth #coopsyear #ofn41

It was so good to be at the Co-opportunity Fair with Austin Cooperative Business Association last week and see so many co-ops serving their communities. Thanks to ACBA and to everyone who made this great event happen. #gocoop #CoopMonth #coopsyear #CoopsBuildABetterWorld

We had a great time at Sazonblea - a conference organized by @conmijente.bsky.social - a social, cultural, and political festival for the Latinx movement ecosystem. Great to see collaborators and important work happening. Thanks to Mijente for a great conference and #gocoop #CoopMonth #coopsyear.

We had a great time at Die de Cooperativas in Watsonville, CA, this past weekend. Thanks to Ventures for holding a great event and #gocoop #coopsyear #CoopMonth

153 1/2 Stanton Street, a Housing Development Fund Corporation in New York City, borrowed funds for capital improvements. So great to support this co-op that is providing critical, affordable housing. And thanks UHAB! #housingcooperatives #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld #NationalCoopMonth #CoopsYear

Hampden Park Co-op, a 30+ year old food co-op in Saint Paul, Minnesota, borrowed funds to upgrade equipment and cooler for better energy efficiency. We're so happy to support this co-op. #foodcooperatives #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld #CoopsYear
Find out more here:
www.hampdencoop.com/about

#AskUsAnything about your co-op financing needs. As a co-op ourselves, we are true believers and we want your co-op to have optimal financial health.
Set up a (free) call today #cooperatives #cooperativecapital #EconomicDemocracy
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Great to see one of our borrowers @maximumfun.org get some press for their incredible story and set of podcasts. Check them out here:

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Winterbloom Landscaping Cooperative in Tigard, Oregon, borrowed funds to stabilize financing and support their conversion to a worker co-op. Winterbloom designs, installs, cleans, and more, all while using sustainable practices.
#gocoop #coopsyear #CoOpMonth #workercooperative
www.winterbloominc.com

We're at the Co-op Professionals Guild conference in Saint Paul. Our ED Christina spoke at the kick off and we had a great time sharing the stage w/support professionals, Melvin Carter (Mayor of Saint Paul pictured), and many others.

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#coopsyear #CoOpMonth

Join us in celebrating #NationalCoopMonth - For all of October we join co-ops to share how #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld - We're proud to be a co-op ourselves and to adhere to core principles and values like open membership and equity, solidarity and education. #Coopsyear
#gocoop

#AskUsAnything about your co-op financing needs,
Set up a (free) call with a loan officer and talk about what co-op financing could do for your co-op. We want all co-ops to grow and be informed about how to do so. #cooperatives #cooperativecapital #EconomicDemocracy

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NYC Network of Worker Cooperatives Visit the post for more.

Learn more about their work: nycworker.coop/home-2-2/

NYC Network of Worker Co-ops borrowed working capital as bridge loan from Shared Capital. This regional worker co-op ass'n is democratically operated and provides critical connection to local and national efforts to individual co-ops. We are proud to support your work. #gocoop #workercooperative

The podcasts in particular cover a wide range of topics and are really great. I mean, maybe we're biased, but prove us wrong.

*Recent Loan Alert*
Mumble Media, Inc., of San Francisco, California, borrowed funds for working capital for their full-service audio production worker co-op.
Check out their amazing work from audio documentaries and podcasts to sonic branding and more.
#gocoop #workercooperatives

Recent borrower update: Diverge Finance of Roseville, Minnesota, borrowed funds to grow in work and staffing for their employee-owned cooperative financial services provider for nonprofits and BIPOC-owned businesses. #workercooperative #gocoop
Check out all they do: www.divergefinance.com

We're so excited for Minnesota Co-op Summit - tours are today and tomorrow we get to be together with the broader Minnesota cooperative community with a great set of workshops. Great to be part of sponsoring along with tons of co-ops and support organizations we know.. #gocoop

Shared Capital Member Special:

In recognition of the #YearOfCooperatives the National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA is launching the P6 Summer Membership Surge. Join now for 50% off as a Shared Capital member.
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Keweenaw Co+op Market & Deli of Hancock, MI, recently borrowed from us to complete their move to a space with twice the size to serve growing members. Congrats and thanks to all at Keweenaw. We're so happy to be part of your great story. #gocoop #consumercooperatives #foodsecurity
www.keweenaw.coop

Co-op on Lower East Side secures funding for staircase repair A Lower East Side co-op secures $300,000 loan to fix its crooked staircase and hallway tiles. The funding will also cover roof repairs and fire escape maintenance.

Great to see 153 ½ Stanton Street in the Lower East Side get a mention in @habitatmag.bsky.social . Thanks for the shout out and really looking forward to work getting done. #gocoop #housingcooperatives

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Talk to us about your co-op financing needs,
Set up a (free) call with a loan officer and talk about what co-op financing could do for your co-op. We care about having co-ops start, convert and expand, so sign up for a spot on an upcoming Monday, from 1-5 pm CT.

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Thank you to Association of Cooperative Educators and Canadian Association for Studies in Cooperation for a great conference this week in Montreal. We value seeing the 5th cooperative principle in action highly and are thankful for great workshops and conversations. #gocoop

A California solar company puts power in the hands of its workers In the Sierra Nevada foothills, a worker-owned solar company is showing how cooperatives can build better jobs and community resilience — even in a volatile energy market.Brooke Larsen reports for Hig...

Great to see California Solar Electric Cooperative get some attention in Environmental Health News. We're always happy when one of our members is recognized for their great work and being a worker co-op. #workercooperatives #gocoop #7thcooperativeprinciple
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Thank you to the National Conference on Black Cooperative Agenda! We loved being there and got so much out of the workshops and people making change. Thanks to Ron - pictured with Christina and Cliston, Shared Capital staff, and Jessica James below - for a great conference in Atlanta. #gocoop

A belated thank you to oppfinance.bsky.social
for holding a great conference in Austin, Texas. We had a great time connecting with other #CDFIs at #sbff12 spreading the message of cooperation and community resilience. #gocoop

Join us at the first-ever Minnesota Cooperative Summit July 29-30, in Morris, Minnesota, and explore how the cooperative model is being used across Minnesota to build a cooperative economy.
Cooperatives are a time-tested tool for resilience.
Visit bit.ly/MNcoopSummit to learn more and register.

Want to know what co-op financing looks like for you?
Set up a (free) call with a loan officer and talk about what co-op financing could do for your co-op. We care about having co-ops start, convert & expand, so sign up for a spot on an upcoming Monday, from 1-5 pm CT.
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