Shared Ownership Center @ Nexus Archives - Nexus Community Partners https://nexuscp.org/category/soc/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:39:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://nexuscp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/favicon-32x32.png Shared Ownership Center @ Nexus Archives - Nexus Community Partners https://nexuscp.org/category/soc/ 32 32 We Showcased the Power of Worker-Ownership at Co-op Day at the Capitol https://nexuscp.org/co-op-day-at-the-capitol/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=co-op-day-at-the-capitol Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:34:00 +0000 https://nexuscp.org/?p=16997 April 14, 2026, was Co-op Day at the Capitol! Nexus joined the Cooperative Network to show lawmakers the power of the cooperative model to address community challenges, showcase worker-owned cooperatives as a solution to the business succession crisis, and demonstrate the benefits of worker co-ops in St. Paul and beyond. Director of Community Wealth Building

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]]> A New Real Estate Co-op Launches in Saint Paul with LOCAL Fund: Community Ownership Grant https://nexuscp.org/a-new-real-estate-co-op-launches-in-saint-paul/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-new-real-estate-co-op-launches-in-saint-paul Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:17:51 +0000 https://nexuscp.org/?p=16850 March 2, 2026 Nexus Community Partners’ Shared Ownership Center awards $125,000 to South Como Cooperative SAINT PAUL, MN—Today, the Shared Ownership Center at Nexus announces its first LOCAL Fund: Community Ownership grant of $125,000, awarded to South Como Community Investment Cooperative (SCC) for the acquisition of 978 Front Avenue. The LOCAL Fund: Community Ownership is

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]]> Ecosystem Stewards: Building the Infrastructure for Shared Ownership https://nexuscp.org/ecosystem-stewards-building-the-infrastructure-for-shared-ownership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ecosystem-stewards-building-the-infrastructure-for-shared-ownership Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:45:38 +0000 https://nexuscp.org/?p=16870 The Center for Community Investment (CCI) released a case study on the Shared Ownership Center @ Nexus (SOC@N)! CCI writes, “Every movement needs inspiration and infrastructure. In community-owned real estate, that infrastructure is built by ecosystem stewards: organizations that provide the expertise, financial support, and partnerships communities need to turn visions of ownership into real

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]]> 2025 Highlights from Our Shared Ownership Center https://nexuscp.org/2025-highlights-from-our-shared-ownership-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025-highlights-from-our-shared-ownership-center Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:20:15 +0000 https://nexuscp.org/?p=16701 Happy New Year from the Shared Ownership Center @ Nexus! In 2026, we can’t wait to keep building a powerful cooperative movement in the Twin Cities and beyond. Check out what we accomplished with community in 2025! Our clients May Day Cafe Co-op and Storehouse Grocers and Coffee Co-op incorporated—meaning, they’re official cooperatives in the

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]]> Our Worker Cooperatives Government Toolkit Got a Refresh! https://nexuscp.org/our-worker-cooperatives-government-toolkit-got-a-refresh/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=our-worker-cooperatives-government-toolkit-got-a-refresh Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:07:13 +0000 https://nexuscp.org/?p=16374 Since 2010, Nexus has been exploring and partnering with community, philanthropy, government, and private-sector leaders to promote community wealth building as an approach to achieving more equitable economic-development impact. How We Define Community Wealth Building Cooperative ownership, including worker co-ops, is a community wealth building strategy. Unlike traditional economic development, community wealth building works to

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]]> Co-op Month Reflections: Our Paths to the Cooperative Movement https://nexuscp.org/co-op-month-reflections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=co-op-month-reflections Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:37:28 +0000 https://nexuscp.org/?p=16267 October is National Co-op Month! For people who have been intentionally shut out of mainstream economies, cooperatives and cooperative economics present a tried and true alternative. Our North Star Black Cooperative Fellowship provides training, education, and networking for new and emerging Black cooperative leaders, while our Shared Ownership Center provides in-depth technical assistance and resources

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]]> Regional Rendezvous Review https://nexuscp.org/regional-rendezvous-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=regional-rendezvous-review Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:40:02 +0000 https://nexuscp.org/?p=16314 MadWorC’s Regional Rendezvous brought together cooperators from Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, New Mexico, Minnesota, and of course, Wisconsin. Diana Siegel-Garcia, our Shared Ownership Center Program Manager, attended and presented at the conference alongside a powerhouse crew: Kaaha Kahiye, public housing organizer with Defend Glendale, writer, and aspiring cooperator; Mayumi Park, illustrator and designer at Blackbird Revolt

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]]> CooperationWorks! Twin Cities Co-op Tour Recap https://nexuscp.org/cooperationworks-twin-cities-co-op-tour-recap/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cooperationworks-twin-cities-co-op-tour-recap Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:37:31 +0000 https://nexuscp.org/?p=16364 What do the largest co-op in the United States, a recovering strip mall, and a beer patio overlooking the Mississippi River during sunset have in common? They were all stops on the CooperationWorks! Co-op Tour of the Twin Cities! The day-long September tour scooted across the metro to learn about farmer-owned, consumer, real estate, financial,

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]]> Will We See You at the Regional Rendezvous? https://nexuscp.org/will-we-see-you-at-the-regional-rendezvous/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=will-we-see-you-at-the-regional-rendezvous Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:21:57 +0000 https://nexuscp.org/?p=16123 Will our Shared Ownership Center crew see you at the Regional Rendezvous? Hosted by MadWorC, Regional Rendezvous 2025: The Nature of Cooperatives is a midwest conference for worker co-ops running Sept. 19-20 in Madison, WI. Nexus Program Manager Diana and Cooperative Developer Christina will present “Dispatch from the Twin Cities Cooperative Scene”! Check out the

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]]> Cooperatively Building a Better World: MN Cooperative Summit Recap https://nexuscp.org/cooperatively-building-a-better-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cooperatively-building-a-better-world Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:09:58 +0000 https://nexuscp.org/?p=16003 In celebration of the International Year of Cooperatives, CoMinnesota, Minnesota Farmers Union, the University of Minnesota Morris, and West Central Initiative launched the first-ever Minnesota Cooperative Summit at the end of July! The two-day gathering uplifted Minnesota’s rich history of cooperation—and invited new voices to shape its future. The event welcomed those deeply rooted in

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]]> Business Planning Webinar Recordings & Resources https://nexuscp.org/missed-our-business-planning-webinars-watch-the-replays/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=missed-our-business-planning-webinars-watch-the-replays Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:49:19 +0000 https://nexuscp.org/?p=15608 The Shared Ownership Center @ Nexus hosted a Business Planning Webinar Series breaking down the key components in running a successful cooperative business. From concept to plan, we went over structure, finances, and fundraising, with a focus on creating and transitioning to a worker-owner cooperative business. All sessions were recorded and are available on Nexus’

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]]> The LOCAL Fund: Worker Ownership Awards its First Four Grants https://nexuscp.org/the-local-fund-worker-ownership-awards-its-first-four-grants/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-local-fund-worker-ownership-awards-its-first-four-grants Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:18:52 +0000 https://nexuscp.org/?p=15918 Nexus Community Partners’ Shared Ownership Center awards $420,000 to four Saint Paul worker-owned cooperatives SAINT PAUL, MN—Today, the Shared Ownership Center at Nexus announced its first four grants awarded to Storehouse Grocers and Coffee Co-op, Twin Cities Impact Cooperative, Terra Firma Building and Remodeling Cooperative, and The Improve Group. The LOCAL Fund: Worker Ownership is

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