Buffalo Cooperatives Summit
Buffalois co-operative community has been working together (!) to strengthen our cityis potential for urban development and revitalization. This summit is a fantastic and unprecedented opportunity to celebrate these co-ops and their histories, and to lay the groundwork for co-operative growth.
Some co-ops you might be familiar with are Lexington Co-operative Market (photo), Buffalo Cooperative Federal Credit Union, Nickel City Housing Cooperative, Tree of Life, PUSH (People United for Sustainable Housing), MAP (Massachusetts Avenue Project), and Buffalo Blue Bikes.
The summit begins today, Thursday, June 1, with a panel discussion at Massachusetts Avenue Project entitled, iHow Co-ops Can Serve the Needs of the Buffalo Community.i
Panelists include representatives from local and national cooperative organizations, and from Buffalo State College. Everyone is welcome to come learn and contribute.
On Saturday, June 3, the conversations begun Thursday will continue with a cocktail and fundraising reception at Nickel City Housing Cooperative from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Youill have the opportunity to enjoy some great food, drinks, and conversation with people committed to making Buffalo a better place. Acoustic music will be provided by popular local musicians Stuart Fuchs and Dave Ruch from 7:30 to 9 pm. The cost at the door is whatever you wish to contribute.
PANEL DISCUSSION iHow Co-ops Can Serve the Needs of the Buffalo Communityi Thursday, June 1 5:30 n 8:00 pm @ Massachusetts Avenue Project 271 Grant Street
COCKTAIL HOUR & FUNDRAISER Saturday, June 3 7:00 n 10:00 pm @ Nickel City Housing Cooperative 208 North Street
All proceeds benefit the development of new Buffalo co-ops.
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