There are two additional sites that we're exploring in Emeryville, both of which are within a couple of blocks of Ashby. We're excited, because this is one of the most accessible areas for both Berkeley and Oakland residents, not to mention freeway access for members coming from further away. I've heard from a couple of people that street parking in the 67th/ 68th st area is not that difficult to find, and we will also still be within a block of the proposed Emeryville/ Berkeley bike path, so we feel pretty good about our prospects.
Look for another update in about a week, or as soon as there is something newsworthy to post.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Saturday, August 18, 2007
The CoG coming to Berkeley Sustainability Summit
The Ecology Center, the folks who bring us the Berkeley Farmers Markets and Berkeley's recycling program, will be hosting their 2nd Sustainability Summit in September.
Best of all, they have asked us to give a short presentation about the CoG. This will be a great opportunity to share our vision with a group of local thought leaders who may think they've heard it all. Well, they haven't—and we are excited to explain how our working members co-op is a solution to the expense and perception barriers that keep families away from quality foods and goods.
In addition to the CoG, there will be speakers discussing sustainability issues around development, transportation, energy and more. To learn about the 2007 Berkeley Sustainability Summit, just visit:
http://www.ecologycenter.org/
Best of all, they have asked us to give a short presentation about the CoG. This will be a great opportunity to share our vision with a group of local thought leaders who may think they've heard it all. Well, they haven't—and we are excited to explain how our working members co-op is a solution to the expense and perception barriers that keep families away from quality foods and goods.
In addition to the CoG, there will be speakers discussing sustainability issues around development, transportation, energy and more. To learn about the 2007 Berkeley Sustainability Summit, just visit:
http://www.ecologycenter.org/
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Case Foundation grant application
Hi folks,
I'm happy to announce that we've applied for an exciting new grant from The Case Foundation.
The "Make It Your Own Awards" were created to fund "people who join together to create innovative ideas and solutions that can lay the groundwork for long-term social change." Sounds like the CoG to us.
You can read more about the grant here:
http://casefoundation.org/make-it-your-own/awards/facts
Why grants? Because they're ideal for helping to cover the one-time start-up costs of an endeavor like the CoG—signing a lease, building out a space and ensuring that operating expenses are covered for the first few months. After that, we expect to run a very self-sufficient model.
If you know of a grant or other funding opportunity that is a good fit for the CoG, please let us know at info@thecog.org.
Check back soon.
Martin
I'm happy to announce that we've applied for an exciting new grant from The Case Foundation.
The "Make It Your Own Awards" were created to fund "people who join together to create innovative ideas and solutions that can lay the groundwork for long-term social change." Sounds like the CoG to us.
You can read more about the grant here:
http://casefoundation.org/make-it-your-own/awards/facts
Why grants? Because they're ideal for helping to cover the one-time start-up costs of an endeavor like the CoG—signing a lease, building out a space and ensuring that operating expenses are covered for the first few months. After that, we expect to run a very self-sufficient model.
If you know of a grant or other funding opportunity that is a good fit for the CoG, please let us know at info@thecog.org.
Check back soon.
Martin
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