Exploring Cooperatives: Economic Democracy and Community Development in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 @ 8:30 AM
Drexel University College of Medicine, New College Building, Geary Auditorium
This one-day conference explores what cities can learn from one another about building cooperatives and cooperative networks, and what cooperatives contribute to cities, regions, and states. Our conference also provides an opportunity to learn from US House Representative Chaka Fattah about the National Cooperative Development Act, a bill he introduced into Congress on December 15, 2011. Other speakers include:
Dr. Gar Alperovitz, University of Maryland and the Democracy Collaborative
Hon. Paul Soglin, Mayor, City of Madison, Wisconsin
Hon. Michael Nutter, Mayor, City of Philadelphia (invited)
Councilwoman Cindy Bass, City of Philadelphia City Council (invited)
Dr. Michael Swack, Carsey Institute, University of New Hampshire
Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard, John Jay College
Dr. Steve Dubb, Democracy Collaborative
The conference will also include breakout sessions and workshops that examine specific cooperatives in detail, comparing those in Pennsylvania (mostly from Philadelphia) and those in Wisconsin (mostly from Madison).
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