# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Intro to Alternative Business Models - The Cooperative Business Model
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Ever thought about running a business where every worker has an equal say & shares in the ownership? This workshop explores the cooperative business model, where employees are the actual owners and shareholders. 

Using the story of Casa Nueva, a successful worker-owned restaurant thriving in Athens for 41 years, you'll see how a co-op operates day-to-day. Leslie Schaller, one of the founders and worker-owners of Casa, will break down how co-op teams make decisions together through consensus, share responsibilities, and use their business to keep wealth local, supporting sustainable communities.

All are welcome! This workshop is FREE, but space is limited so registration is encouraged.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelsonville/intro-to-alternative-business-models-the-cooperative-business-model/200030188837304
- **Event Categories**: business, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Nelsonville
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 10 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OH 45764-1178, United States
- **lat**: 39.46102
- **long**: -82.23236
- **full address**: 10 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OH 45764-1178, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Intro to Alternative Business Models - The Cooperative Business Model being held?
  - **A:** Intro to Alternative Business Models - The Cooperative Business Model takes place on Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm at 10 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OH 45764-1178, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Intro to Alternative Business Models - The Cooperative Business Model?
  - **A:** Intro to Alternative Business Models - The Cooperative Business Model is organized by Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet).
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Intro to Alternative Business Models - The Cooperative Business Model is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nelsonville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Intro to Alternative Business Models - The Cooperative Business Model sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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