Business Legacy Fund selects 6 businesses as finalists
Real quick - before we get to your holiday gift-giving ideas...
The Business Legacy Fund is off and running! TWELVE businesses have put their hats in the ring, and our team of financial analysts and advisory council members have been working with semifinalists, to determine the best candidates to take the next step to transition their business to worker ownership. Our Business Advisory Council choose 6 finalists this month. Other applicants were referred to other resources, within Co-op Cincy or with other small business organizations.
What an exciting process!
This holiday season, our Cincy co-ops are offering a variety of products and services -- big and small -- for you, your household, and the people in your life! You can also make a one-time or sustaining donation in your name or on behalf of someone you love.
Another way to support our co-ops is by becoming a mentor. We are looking for caring, respectful, people with an advanced understanding of business who want to walk alongside a co-op, as an active support, for a minimum of a year. You can see more details and sign up here!
In the meantime, we're wishing you a healthy, peaceful holiday season, as we enter the winter solstice and the light begins to return.
Opportunities to Support a Co-op!
Our Harvest offers gift certificates that enable you to bring fresh, local, healthy produce to your loved ones in the Greater Cincinnati area! Our Harvest also offers opportunities to donate that same healthy food to neighbors who are struggling. To be inspired, check out Our Harvest’s pitch which came in third place at SustainableCincy.
A Touch of TLC Home Health Care Services can help you or an elder you love avoid assisted living or a retirement home, with their non-medical care. Sometimes all you need is a touch of TLC. Call 513-580-9520 or email ATouchOfTLCHomeCare@gmail.com for your free in-home consultation -- complete with a tasty pie during the month of December!
Queen City Commons, More houses, more business has allowed Queen City Commons to grow from 1,000 lbs in May to more than 17,00 lb this November. Join the collective effort by subscribing to their composting pickup services, for just $10 a month! You also can always buy a membership to someone you love wink!
Cincy Cleaning Co-op Give the gift of a clean, comfortable home this holiday season! The Cincy Cleaning Co-op is offering gift certificates for a 4-hour cleaning for only $100. Get your holiday gift certificates now!
Sustainergy continues to build their solar work, and just hosted Brent Ritzel from Straight Up Solar in Carbondale, Illinois, for a 2-day knowledge exchange. Combining Sustainergy's energy efficiency work with solar means YOU save money on your solar array! Call 513.244.2700 or email sustainergy@sustainergy.coop for your free energy audit today.
Bhutanese Bari is our newest co-op and has run 3 successful Saturday pop-up sales in Mount Airy. We'll continue to keep you in the loop on their work!
CareShare has shares forming in Oakley, Norwood, Northside, Price Hill, Loveland, and beyond. Visit careshare.coop or reach out to admin@careshare.coop for more information!
Renting Partnerships is growing. Check out Next City's feature article on their work!
There is a chance for Apple Street Market to come to life at the corner of Hamilton and Blue Rock, as part of a mixed-use development by PLK Communities. Hear the latest and help support Apple Street by joining the next Northside Community Council meeting at 7pm on Monday, December 21st!
