Please join us for our September webinar!
Registration URL
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1896911994868534102
Webinar ID
673-276-243
SPEAKERS: Stacey Cordeiro and Amyas McKnight
DESCRIPTION: Join us for an interactive PowerUP! Cooperative Business Incubator Info Session where entrepreneurs, small business owners, and industry leaders from underrepresented communities will explore how cooperative ownership can unlock opportunities in the clean energy sector and construction trades.
This info session will be perfect for both the small and large business owner, especially for those who are considering legacy planning in relation to their retirement. We will cover the market opportunity within clean energy, the benefits and completive advantages of shared ownership, and roadmap for launching or converting your business into a worker-owned co-op.
Participants will leave with clear next steps for how to enroll into the Cooperative Business Incubator, resources, and connections to help them learn more about the growing clean energy sector and cooperative business economy within Massachusetts.
BIOS:
Stacey Cordeiro is a technical assistance provider for cooperative businesses, with over 15 years of experience providing direct services to cooperatives. She focused on nuts-and-bolts skills including:
• business planning and financial projections,
• governance support,
• business systems and software,
• and legal and tax structures for co-ops.
She now serves as Lead Organizer and Executive Director of Boston Center for Community Ownership (BCCO). Stacey holds a Masters Degree in Community Economic Development from MIT. When not at work, she can be found tending the garden and making improvements to her 20-year-old home in Dorchester, MA.
Amyas McKnight is a Program Manager for the Clean Energy Cooperative Business Incubator, where he leads initiatives designed to foster innovation and growth within the clean energy sector. With a background in engineering, marketing, and entertainment, he brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative problem-solving to the role. Specializing in Human Resources, Hospitality, and Leadership Development, he is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and optimizing business operations. Driven by a focus on calculated risk-taking and smart solutions, Amyas is committed to shaping the future of sustainable energy and empowering the next generation of clean energy leaders.