More than 100 cooperators from across New York gathered in Albany for the New York Cooperative Summit, where ICA helped lead conversations on employee ownership, home care cooperatives, and building a unified statewide movement for economic democracy.
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In this blog post, we break down how worker co-ops can use ICAs to share profits, build wealth for members, and reinvest in the business — all while staying true to their values. Whether you’re brand new to patronage or just need a better handle on the balance sheet, this guide will help you think strategically (and humanely) about where your co-op’s money goes.
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Building Capacity for Worker Ownership: ICA Launches Worker Buyout Training Program
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January 7, 2026
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Allison Curtis
employee ownership
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New York State’s Co-op Movement Comes Together
October 28, 2025
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Events & Learning
Mike Sandmel
cooperatives
business transitions
democratic governance
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new york/NYC
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‍Unlocking the Power of Internal Capital Accounts: A Practical Guide for Worker Co-ops
August 11, 2025
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Joél Mejia
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NYC Worker Co-op Community Comes Together for Annual Onboarding Event
August 8, 2025
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Events & Learning
Joél Mejia
cooperatives
new york/NYC
worker cooperatives
WCBDI
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3 Things We Learned at the VEOC
June 25, 2025
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Events & Learning
Joél Mejia
education
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cooperatives
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ESOP
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Is Your Co-op’s Leadership Up to Par? How to Build a Strong Evaluation Process
April 28, 2025
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Democratic Governance
Christie Lam
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Understanding the Five C’s of Credit – A Key Resource for Worker-Owned Businesses
February 17, 2025
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