In an opinion piece published this week by Forbes, contributor Tara Nurin clarifies the real meaning behind the phrase “sharing economy” (hint: it has nothing to do with Kickstarter) and why craft brewers, such as the nation’s first co-op brewery, U.S. Co-ops member Black Star Co-op Pub & Brewery, are increasingly turning to the cooperative business model to both ensure their workers’ right to a democratically managed workplace and their community’s right to invest in and support businesses that meet local needs and aspirations. U.S. Co-ops secured placement of this piece—which highlights several of our members, cites our public opinion survey on cooperatives and quotes our President & CEO Judy Ziewacz—as part of its 100th Anniversary Campaign.
Read the full piece here: http://ncbaclusa100.coop/news/2016/8/31/before-you-crowdfund-your-craft-brewery-startup-consider-this-model-instead
