Case Studies & Resources

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A Learning Journey Through Cooperative Ecosystems

This reflection was written by Margaret Lund who was also our guide on the ecosystem tour in cooperation with The Industrial Commons.

Case Studies

A Case Study in Cooperative Innovation & Regional Self-Determination

This case study was written by Margaret Lund for the Democracy At Work Institute with generous funding from the United States Department of Agriculture.

A Lifetime Legacy: Transition Fosters Benefits For All

Cedar Mountain Canteen worked with TIC to transition their business to an Employee-Owned Cooperative model. Check out their motivations and understand the ‘why’ behind their desire for restructure.

One Year Out: Evolution Takes Time!

Equinox Woodworks was struggling with recruitment and retention. Read about their journey to Employee-Ownership and how making the change helped their business evolve over time.

Ecologist Report

The 5-year Ecologist Project invites experts in the areas of jobs, housing, manufacturing, and finance to reflect on changes in the region and the transformational nature of ecosystems of TIC and PODER Emma. Here is the report from our half-way point 2 ½ years in.

Resources

Organizational Field Guide

Check out our organizational ‘Field Guide’ to learn more about how our enterprises and programs intersect and collaborate with one another.

2023 Annual Report

Take a look at all the relevant numbers and positive changes from TIC from 2023!

2023 Metrics

See the numbers that tell the story—our metrics are where impact meets insight!