Hello friends!

I’ve got some exciting updates to share!

Introducing Rose Electric Co.!

Our friends at Rose Electric have launched a new worker-owned (and union!) electrician business!

Rose Electric Co is a worker-owned business rooted in community values and dedicated to providing top-tier electrical services. Founded by three members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), we pride ourselves on professionalism and accountability with an ever present focus on safety both for our team and our customers.

Call 614-362-7546 for a free consultation!

Summer Events!

To carry on the momentum from our Intro to Worker-Owned Co-ops in April, we have two new events to share!

Study Group

You’re invited to the first meeting of our new study group!

Thursday, July 30
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Grandview Heights Public Library, conference room A
1685 1st Ave, Columbus, OH, 43212

This group will focus on the international reality of cooperativism and its future. We will be reading and discussing E.G. Nadeau's 2024 book, The Emerging Cooperative Economy. In it, Nadeau outlines a path for transitioning to an international economy based on increasing political and economic democracy, meeting human needs, and environmental sustainability. By examining examples, facts and figures, the book provides a hopeful roadmap for reaching a better world by 2050.

In the first meeting, we’ll go over introductions and logistics and will have some copies of the book available for sale. In subsequent meetings, we’ll cover two chapters of the book and work through co-op culture activities.

Exploring Intentional Communities

Roger Wilkens, founding member of the Currents community in Athens County, will discuss his history in the intentional community movement and all things cooperative living.

Thursday, August 20
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Grandview Heights Public Library, large conference room
1685 1st Ave, Columbus, OH, 43212

RSVP Here

Community Spotlight

Phoenix Rising Printmaking Cooperative

Phoenix Rising Printmaking Cooperative is a collaborative printmaking studio located in downtown Columbus. Formed as a non-profit in 1996, Phoenix rising operates as a democratically managed membership co-op.

Phoenix Rising Printmaking Cooperative is dedicated to promoting the art of printmaking by providing a well-equipped studio, educational opportunities and an environment of mutual support, camaraderie and inspiration for artists and students, and the community.

For a small fee, Phoenix rising offers weekly open studio hours, one-on-one classes and group workshops. Learn more here!

Fundraising efforts are underway to support a studio expansion here!

(Full disclosure, I’m a member of both Co-op Columbus and Phoenix Rising!)

That’s all for now!

In solidarity,
Ben, Co-op Columbus