Valley Co-operative Business Association

Valley Co-operative Business Association Advancing the Co-operative Economy in Western MA and Southern VT

The Valley Co-operative Business Association was recently established by a group of food co-ops, worker co-ops and a credit union to make our co-ops more visible, to advance our region's co-operative economy and to make the benefits of co-operation more available in our community. .

01/21/2025

In an increasingly digital world, having a distinct and authentic online presence is essential for organizations, and cooperatives are no exception. For cooperatives, whose foundations are built on values of collective ownership, democratic governance, and shared prosperity, standing out in the vast

Excellent panel of co-operators at last week's Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast! Great to see Greenfield Fa...
10/21/2024

Excellent panel of co-operators at last week's Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast! Great to see Greenfield Farmers Co-op, Franklin Community Co-op, Real Pickles, PV Squared Solar, and Dean's Beans Organic Coffee Company represented and having the opportunity to share a bit about their co-ops.
And a shout out to the Neighboring Food Co-op Association for providing some co-op stats to kick off the session.
Thanks Franklin County Chamber for recognizing !

Getting the word out in print! This weekend editions in both the The Greenfield Recorder and Daily Hampshire Gazette ful...
10/13/2024

Getting the word out in print!
This weekend editions in both the The Greenfield Recorder and Daily Hampshire Gazette full page ads. Our Valley is rich in co-operatives. These co-ops and more!
Leverett Village Coop, Shelburne Arts Cooperative, The Compost Cooperative, PV Squared Solar, Brattleboro Food Co-op, Flat Iron Cooperative, Pedal People, Old Creamery Co-op, Dean's Beans Organic Coffee Company, Oxbow Design Build, Downtown Sounds Workers Co-op, UMassFive College Credit Union, Co-op Power, Collective Copies, Franklin Community Co-op, Our Family Farms Milk, Quabbin Harvest, Real Pickles, Regenerative Design Group, River Valley Co-op, Green Mountain Spinnery, Putney Food Coop, Valley Alliance of Worker Cooperatives, Neighboring Food Co-op Association, Organic Valley, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International



09/09/2024
1984 Food Co-ops in the region! Looking back, check out this group ad in the River Valley Voice. and looking forward to ...
07/06/2024

1984 Food Co-ops in the region! Looking back, check out this group ad in the River Valley Voice.
and looking forward to many more years as we celebrate co-ops on this International Day of Co-operatives

06/10/2024
Check out what's happening at Leverett Village Coop on Wednesday.
04/01/2024

Check out what's happening at Leverett Village Coop on Wednesday.

THIS WEDNESDAY! Learn how to donate your excess solar credits during a special presentation. We hope to see you there, and please tell your friends and neighbors who use solar.

03/27/2024

Discover how co-ops can advance their impact while maintaining autonomy in the upcoming webinar hosted by ICA & NCBA CLUSA.

Learn strategies and insights to drive cooperative success: https://bit.ly/4agDvhR

03/27/2024

Help Wanted!

Now Accepting Applications for
Dishwashers, Cashiers, Grocery & Deli Clerks

Don’t be fooled by this week’s wacky winter weather! Blink three times and we’ll find ourselves smack dab in the middle of our busy summer season. If you’ve ever considered a part-time job at The Old Creamery Co-op, now’s a great time to apply. We’re currently accepting applications for shifts in several departments. Stop by and fill one out - before the rush!

Form your own team or join the Neighboring Co-operators! Contribute to the Cooperative Development Foundation and have f...
03/25/2024

Form your own team or join the Neighboring Co-operators! Contribute to the Cooperative Development Foundation and have fun!

Still time to join our team and get a T-Shirt in your size. Register by March 31st https://nfca.coop/5k/
To register, go to cdf.coop/co-op-5k. Choose "Neighboring Co-operators". We'll be in touch in April to coordinate our "virtual" team.
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5 State Street
Shelburne Falls, MA

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