Baltimore Roundtable for Economic Democracy

Baltimore Roundtable for Economic Democracy Maryland based coalition providing non-extractive loans, cooperative business development support, and mentoring to worker-owned co-ops

We help worker owned co-ops in the greater Baltimore area get the capital they need to start and grow. We also help provide the tools needed for existing businesses to convert to worker owned cooperatives. Our non-extractive lending process prioritizes inclusion and equity, rather than locking communities out of the funding they need to start owning their economy. Our lending is based on the princ

iple that a truly equitable economy needs to be non-extractive. We give workers and communities the ability to control their own economic destiny through cooperative enterprise, using a financing methodology that prioritizes project success instead of siphoning off profits. By combining the financing we offer with development support and cooperative mentoring, we can support worker-owned businesses and give them a chance to thrive. By joining with other community loan funds around the country as a member of the Seed Commons Community Wealth Cooperative catalyzed by The Working World, we can unlock bigger investments and more knowledge for Baltimore area cooperatives. Whether you are just starting up or looking to expand your already existing co-op, BRED is here for you.

05/28/2026
Our Advanced Cooperator Apprenticeship Program started today!!
05/18/2026

Our Advanced Cooperator Apprenticeship Program started today!!

🎲 PLAY THE CAPITAL GAME. PITCH YOUR VISION. BUILD YOUR NETWORK.Baltimore entrepreneurs + creatives - this one’s for you....
05/13/2026

🎲 PLAY THE CAPITAL GAME. PITCH YOUR VISION. BUILD YOUR NETWORK.
Baltimore entrepreneurs + creatives - this one’s for you.
The Creative Capital Stack Summit is flipping the script on boring panels and turning funding into an interactive experience 💥
Think: games, live convos, founder pitches, and real connections.
Creative Capital Stack Summit: Co-hosted by and
📅 May 28, 2026
⏰8:00 am - 11:00 am
📍 Impact Hub Baltimore (10 E. North Ave.)
🎟️ Tickets: CreativeCapitalStack.eventbrite.com
☕️Coffee + Light Breakfast included!

Event Activities:
🎲 Capital Game (see where your capital is)
🗣️ Expert panel (no fluff, real insights)
🪑 Small group conversations (you can jump in)
🤝 Networking that actually feels good

Panelists:
baltimore - Stephanie Geller
- Sean
Ignite Capital - Lindsey Henley
- Tanay Harris
- Bria Hodge
- Ron HantzBaltimore - Taji Amani

Come ready to engage, collaborate, and rethink how money moves in Baltimore.

We loved having everyone here in Baltimore!!
05/11/2026

We loved having everyone here in Baltimore!!

BRED will be asking Baltimore City to include funding for citywide cooperative development in the FY 2026-2027 city budg...
05/07/2026

BRED will be asking Baltimore City to include funding for citywide cooperative development in the FY 2026-2027 city budget. We need your help to get this through!

As part of this, we’re asking workers and BRED-supported co-ops to help us provide 1-2 minute testimony at the upcoming taxpayer night. Link in BIO

There is also a little guide on how to prepare a 1-2 min public estimony that we can send you upon request, just send a message!

You can also just show up to be support in numbers!

Thanks in advance for the support!

Local entrepreneurs, activists and those interested in the further development of Baltimore’s black-led, solidarity econ...
04/16/2026

Local entrepreneurs, activists and those interested in the further development of Baltimore’s black-led, solidarity economy enterprises are invited to the discussion, “Community Solutions for Community Problems: Baltimore's Black Solidarity Economy”. This event is organized by Professor Dr. Donn Worgs of Towson University’s Political Science Department. BRED staff will be included on the discussion panel. “Solidarity economy” enterprises put people, ecology and justice before private profit. Cooperative businesses and economic democracy are critical components of economic solidarity. Details below:

Thursday, April 23, 2026, 5:30 - 7:00pm
Liberal Arts Building, Room 4310, Towson University
251 University Avenue, 4th Floor, Towson, Maryland 21204

No registration required

Support cooperatives by learning more about submitting testimony. Link in bio!
04/14/2026

Support cooperatives by learning more about submitting testimony. Link in bio!

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Baltimore, MD
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