In this live, community sharing session, we'll invite a few of our friends at the Network for Developing Conscious Communities (NDCC), National Association for Black Cooperators (NABC), and the Cap Region Co-op Cnxn to explore emerging issues and opportunities in the Black Co-op Ecosystem. Hosted by the Learning team @CFNE. Click HERE to Register Today
If you’re curious about small business succession planning, co-op conversions, and our efforts to expand employee ownership through the Northeast Transition Initiative (NETI), come to this session! In this LIVE virtual event, we'll talk with a few of our partners, including the Cooperative Development Institute, Vermont Employee Ownership Center (VEOC), and the ICA Group, to […]
Join us to close out Co-op Month at our last open house of the year. We'll share client stories, talk about climate resiliency, and unveil some of our plans to celebrate our 50th anniversary next year! WATCH THE RECORDING!
If you’re curious about the Co-op Navigator Fellowship, and what we’ve learned over the past two years, you’ll love this session! In this live, community reflection, we'll invite members of our fellowship community to share their experiences working with CFNE to expand access to culturally relevant technical assistance across the Northeast. Hosted by the Learning […]
CFNE is turning 50 and we want to celebrate it with you all! This year we are hosting a series of in-person events across the region and it will all be kicked off with this virtual event for everyone to attend. Whether we've known you for decades, years, or you are a new friend, we […]
This year we are celebrating CFNE’s 50th year in business providing cooperatives in the northeast with loan capital. To commemorate this milestone, we’ll be hosting four in-person mixers in different areas across the northeast. Join us for co-op conversations, delicious appetizers, and genuine connections as we mark five decades of supporting cooperative businesses and economic […]
Thank you to everyone who attended our first of four 50th Anniversary in-person mixers for 2025. UMassFive was an incredible venue host and we had over 60 cooperators and supporters in attendance. Wow! One comment that really made us feel like this gathering was a success is, “it’s been a while since I was last […]
For our FINAL in-person mixer, we’ve partnered with Cooperate Connecticut (Cooperate CT) to collaborate on the experience! On Saturday, October 18th we will be hosting a brunch mixer to celebrate our 50th Anniversary while also kicking-off Cooperate CT’s 1st Annual Meeting. We are excited to support them in this new way and hope you will join […]
The way we manage our own money, impacts how we do business. Join us for a community coaching session where we’ll strengthen you as a co-op member by helping you gain clarity on your personal finances. REGISTER HERE
La manera en que manejamos nuestro propio dinero impacta la forma en que hacemos negocios. Con el fin de mejorar nuestra gestión financiera, vamos a echar un vistazo a cómo nos relacionamos con el dinero y cómo podemos reducir el estrés financiero. Esta sesión de coaching comunitario será impartida en español. ¡Regístrese aquí!
Are you curious about co-ops or community ownership? Join our 3-Part Mini Course to learn how to design, manage, and govern your own co-op. You will get opportunities for community coaching during each session, access to weekly office hours, and time for 1-on-1 support following the series! April 22 12:00pm - 1:30pm Design Your Co-op: […]
We’re building on the success of the first cohort to launch Co-op Navigator Fellowship 2.0. This redesigned 9-month program offers a supportive learning journey for co-op curious professionals wanting to engage co-ops more deeply in Black, Indigenous, immigrant, and low-wealth communities. Participants will gain the skills needed to support local cooperative economic solutions from the […]