Market socialism

CGI and OP Financial Group Expand Partnership to Include Digital Services for Insurance

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Business models, Organizations, Articles, Mixed economies, Cooperative banking, Cooperative, Market socialism, Housing cooperative, Co-operative Bank, Consumers' co-operative, OP Financial Group, CGI Inc.

CGI will be responsible for developing and delivering digital services for OP Financial Group's insurance operations.

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  • CGI will be responsible for developing and delivering digital services for OP Financial Group's insurance operations.
  • Since 2013, the partnership between CGI and OP Financial Group has grown to include more than 600 CGI professionals working for OP Financial Group.
  • OP Financial Group is Finland's largest financial services group, with two million owner-customers and more than 12,000 employees.
  • OP Financial Group consists of OP cooperative banks, its central cooperative OP Cooperative, and the latter's subsidiaries and affiliates.

Artist Cooperative TAG Gallery Launches 2021 Art Programming & Scholarships

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Other Entertainment, General Entertainment, Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Articles, Cooperative, Market socialism, Lewallen

The gallerys 2021 roster reflects Los Angeles diversity with each of the cooperatives artists planning unique installations across multiple fine art disciplines.

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  • The gallerys 2021 roster reflects Los Angeles diversity with each of the cooperatives artists planning unique installations across multiple fine art disciplines.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210128005254/en/
    President K Ryan Henisey (right) and vice president Scott Lewallen (Skt) lead the arts community at TAG Gallery.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The magic of TAG, asserts gallery president K Ryan Henisey, is that we are a grassroots cooperative.
  • Leading into 2021, the cooperative created two scholarships, allowing additional entry points for artists.

UK-Based Company, Co-operatives UK, Leaves Sage Financials, Gains Increased Reporting Efficiency with Accounting Seed

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Articles, Cooperative, Market socialism, Accounting software

COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Co-operatives UK, a 150-year old trade association, increases efficiency after moving from Sage Financials to Accounting Seed .

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  • COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Co-operatives UK, a 150-year old trade association, increases efficiency after moving from Sage Financials to Accounting Seed .
  • The UK society has seen a 15% increase in time savings within the first couple of months with Accounting Seed.
  • "There's more structure than SAGE had [...] No one's missed any functionality of SAGE," said Michael Shepherd, Head of Finance at Co-operatives UK.
  • With a 15% increase in financial reporting efficiency, the move to Accounting Seed proved the best decision.

UK-Based Company, Co-operatives UK, Leaves Sage Financials, Gains Increased Reporting Efficiency with Accounting Seed

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Articles, Cooperative, Market socialism, Accounting software

COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Co-operatives UK, a 150-year old trade association, increases efficiency after moving from Sage Financials to Accounting Seed .

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Co-operatives UK, a 150-year old trade association, increases efficiency after moving from Sage Financials to Accounting Seed .
  • The UK society has seen a 15% increase in time savings within the first couple of months with Accounting Seed.
  • "There's more structure than SAGE had [...] No one's missed any functionality of SAGE," said Michael Shepherd, Head of Finance at Co-operatives UK.
  • With a 15% increase in financial reporting efficiency, the move to Accounting Seed proved the best decision.

Founder & CEO of Consumer Cooperative Group Inc (CC Group) Tanen Andrews, is gifting up to 57.5 million shares of his own Class A common stock and three (3) months of cooperative membership

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Financial economics, Corporate finance, Equity securities, Stock market, Finance, Business models, Market socialism, Cooperative, Stock, Equity

As a start-up, CC Group wants to assist individuals in the community in getting a healthy financial and equitable push toward financial independence.

Key Points: 
  • As a start-up, CC Group wants to assist individuals in the community in getting a healthy financial and equitable push toward financial independence.
  • Cooperative membership is open to all without discrimination and it is the foundation for the economic growth for its individual members.
  • Stock, is ownership in CC Group and whether the shares are invested, gifted or both is a position of equity.
  • People in many communities have a different perspective regarding stock and the potential growth power behind the equity position.

United Aqua Group (UAG) announces Craig Goodson as its new President

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Musical groups, Articles, Cooperative, Market socialism, Aqua, Aria, Anime, Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors elected Craig Goodsonas United Aqua Group's new President.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors elected Craig Goodsonas United Aqua Group's new President.
  • In his role as UAG's Vice President since May 2018, he contributed significantly to the overall strategic direction of the company.
  • "Goodson will continue to build the UAG success story with his excellent sales, operational, and organizational skills.
  • United Aqua Group is a member owned Cooperative made up of the finest builders, retailers, and service providers in the swimming pool industry.

Direct Global/Direct Co-ops and Local Driver Co-op to Launch the Only Sustainable Solution for Small Businesses and Gig Workers in NY, California and Ontario in January 2021

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Business models, Articles, Market socialism, Cooperative, Consumers' co-operative, Small and medium-sized enterprises, Sustainability

To combat the economic disruption caused by the pandemic, Direct Global/Direct Co-ops ( www.directcoops.com ) is launching the only sustainable solution, that would put small businesses and gig workers back in control of their lives.

Key Points: 
  • To combat the economic disruption caused by the pandemic, Direct Global/Direct Co-ops ( www.directcoops.com ) is launching the only sustainable solution, that would put small businesses and gig workers back in control of their lives.
  • We applaud those who have supported small and medium-sized businesses during these times of economic uncertainty," said Ahmed Attia, President-CEO of Direct Global/Direct Co-ops.
  • To further convenience and empower small and medium-sized businesses and communities, Direct Global developed the Direct Local and Direct Local Eats apps.
  • Local Driver Co-op stands in solidarity with some of the largest groups representing gig workers (#DriversUnite, AIW, IDG).

Oglethorpe Power Third Quarter 2020 Investor Briefing Call To Be Held November 19

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Finance, Money, Articles, Corporate finance, Stock market, Market socialism, Oglethorpe Power, Business models, Utility cooperative, Investor relations, Cooperative, Citigroup

If you have additional questions, please contact Joe Rick, Director of Capital Markets & Investor Relations at 770-270-7240 or via e-mail at [email protected] .

Key Points: 
  • If you have additional questions, please contact Joe Rick, Director of Capital Markets & Investor Relations at 770-270-7240 or via e-mail at [email protected] .
  • Shortly following the live presentation a replay of the webcast will be accessible at the web address indicated above.
  • This link will also be posted on the Investor Relations page of the company's website, www.opc.com .
  • Oglethorpe Power Corporation is one of the nation's largest power supply cooperatives with over $13 billion in assets serving 38 electric membership corporations which, collectively, provide electricity to 4.2 million Georgia citizens.

Farm Supply Cooperatives Have Opportunities to Bring Additional Value to Members and Local Communities

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Market socialism, Business models, Articles, Farm Credit System, Organizations, Cooperative, CoBank, Mixed economies

According to a new reportfrom CoBanksKnowledge Exchange , these challenges may be a catalyst for farm supply cooperatives to rethink their business model.

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  • According to a new reportfrom CoBanksKnowledge Exchange , these challenges may be a catalyst for farm supply cooperatives to rethink their business model.
  • The farm supply space remains dynamic and cooperatives have several tools to strengthen their operating model, said Kenneth Scott Zuckerberg , lead economist, grain and farm supply, at CoBank.
  • Historically, farm supply cooperatives have added value to members and maintained a competitive advantage through local knowledge and expertise, strong multi-generational relationships and an adherence to tradition.
  • Despite these challenges, farm supply cooperatives can create additional value by pursing economies of scale, diversifying product offerings and revenue sources and simplifying operations.

Evergreen Cooperatives Becomes a member of Certified Employee-Owned

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Business models, Market socialism, Articles, Organizations, Economic systems, Evergreen Cooperatives, Cooperative, Consumers' co-operative, Worker cooperative

CLEVELAND, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Evergreen Cooperatives, a network of employee-owned cooperatives in Cleveland, OH, announced that it has become a member of Certified Employee-Owned (Certified EO), the leading certification program for employee-owned companies in America.

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  • CLEVELAND, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Evergreen Cooperatives, a network of employee-owned cooperatives in Cleveland, OH, announced that it has become a member of Certified Employee-Owned (Certified EO), the leading certification program for employee-owned companies in America.
  • Evergreen Cooperatives and its family of worker-owned cooperatives is thrilled to partner with Certified EO," said John McMicken, Chief Executive Officer of Evergreen Cooperatives.
  • "We're excited to have Evergreen Cooperatives as our newest member," said Thomas Dudley, CEO and Co-founder of Certified EO.
  • In 2020, Evergreen welcomed Berry Insulation to the family, as the first acquisition of The Fund for Employee Ownership, the investment division of Evergreen Cooperatives.