Onboarding to the NYC Cooperative Community (2026)

Curious about worker cooperatives? Looking to connect with others building a more democratic economy in New York City? This event is your entry point.

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6.25.2026 4:00 PM
Event End Time:
6.25.2026 6:00 PM
Published:
April 14, 2026
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Onboarding to the NYC Cooperative Community (2026)

Have you recently started or joined a worker-owned cooperative in New York City? Or maybe you are curious about worker cooperatives? Looking to connect with others building a more democratic economy in New York City?

This event is your entry point.

Join us for an evening designed to introduce you to NYC’s cooperative ecosystem—where businesses are owned by the people who work in them, and where ownership is a pathway to building long-term wealth, stability, and community power.

What You’ll Experience

At this onboarding event, you’ll:

  • Meet worker-owners, cooperative developers, and ecosystem partners across NYC

  • Learn how worker cooperatives actually work—from ownership to governance to growth

  • Explore pathways to get involved—whether you’re a worker, business owner, or supporter

  • Connect with people building real alternatives in their communities

This isn’t just an introduction—it’s a chance to find where you fit in a growing movement.

Emmanuel, Membership Direct at the New York City Network of Worker Cooperatives (NYCNOWC)

Why This Matters 

Across New York City, worker cooperatives are creating jobs that are more stable, equitable, and rooted in community.

At a time when many business owners are thinking about retirement or transition, and workers are seeking greater control over their livelihoods, employee ownership offers a real, proven path forward.

This event brings together the people, tools, and opportunities shaping that future.

Mike, Senior Strategist for Worker Ownership at the ICA Group

Featured Partners / Ecosystem

This event will feature organizations and partners from across NYC’s cooperative ecosystem, including:

  • Worker cooperative developers

  • Legal and technical assistance providers

  • Financing and capital partners

  • Workforce and community-based organizations

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