Please join us for a briefing session on the 2015-2016 COLORS Co-Op Academy. This gathering will present an opportunity for interested candidates to: a.) network with other like-minded individuals; b.) learn about the criteria for participation and the yearlong curriculum; and c.) to meet program staff, mentors and partners.

The Next Cooperative Community Pot Luck Date - Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 Time- 6:30 pm Location - Colors Restaurant 311 East Grand River, Detroit. The Center for Community Based Enterprise (C2BE), Job With Justice and Colors Co-op Academy are continue to jointly sponsoring a potluck series to discuss job creation and economic development ideas for broadly empowering the people of Detroit. Bekah Galang will be giving a talk about Colors Co-op Academy, it is once again looking for a new cohort to build into equitable, sustainable good food businesses! The Co-op Academy is a year-long program accepting teams of three or more people with a good food business idea. Over the course of three phases, we will teach your basic finance, branding, and management, place you in an apprenticeship with a successful local business, and help you launch! If you can not come to the potluck but are interested in Colors Co-op Academy please contact the Coordinator, Bekah Galang, at (313)451-4187 or [email protected]. The purpose of these gatherings are simple: to break bread over good conversation surrounding the work of building a new economy, based in human need, full employment /green jobs which works for everyone. Everyone is invited who is doing or is interested in doing this kind of community-building. As we get to know each other, we may foster relationships that will enhance our various respective projects and create the possibility for future new-economy collaborations. About the Potluck If you have time to cook, make your favorite dish and bring it to the potluck. If you have more money than time, stop at your favorite deli or restaurant and bring their best edibles. No time and a little money? Stop by your favorite store and pick up your favorite munchies (bag of chips, cookies or whatever). No money or time? Just bring yourself - your presence is a cherished gift.

Event description/other notes: This registration event is primarily for low income restaurant workers that have families to support. Must have picture ID and proof of low income status. Contact Name: Lynn Wiggins Contact Phone: 313-449-8824 Contact Email: [email protected]