Co-operative
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Power to the people – cooperative business leaders hear from ethical traders in the utilities sector
“Despite what you hear, the co-operative movement is alive and well, and doing exciting things in areas you would not imagine.” That was the message from Co-operatives West Midlands chairman Nick Matthews at the organisation’s annual networking lunch in the … Continue reading
Event hears from company that shares its profits with customers
The CEO of a company that refunds its customers if it makes too much money addressed around 100 like-minded business owners in Birmingham last week. Ben Reid, chief executive of The Midcounties Co-operative, was the keynote speaker at a networking … Continue reading
New consumer champion for Oxfordshire formed with backing of Prime Minister
A new consumer champion for health service users in Oxfordshire has been launched – with the blessing of Prime Minister David Cameron. Fourteen voluntary and community groups have come together to form Oxfordshire Community Benefit Society, with the intention of bidding … Continue reading
Co-operative enterprises raise a glass to sustainable food production
Co-operative enterprises raised a glass to sustainable food production at a seminar in Birmingham. Cider pressed at a co-operatively-run orchard in Worcester was the toast of the seminar, where ethical coffee production was also celebrated. And the seminar heard how … Continue reading
Patients groups in Oxfordshire join forces to create new consumer champion – to delight of Prime Minister
Patients’ groups in Oxfordshire have joined forces in a bid to create a new consumer champion for the county – a move that has received a ringing endorsement from Prime Minister David Cameron. Representatives of 14 voluntary and community sector organisations … Continue reading
Ethical businesses provide food for thought
Ethical businesses will be providing food for thought at a seminar in Birmingham next month. Members of three co-operatives involved in the production and selling of food and drink will be talking on the topic of food sourcing.
Showcase season for West Midlands co-operatives
A series of summer and autumn events – including a run-past by the Olympic Torch – will showcase and celebrate co-operative enterprises in the West Midlands during the 2012 International Year of Co-operatives. Midlands Co-operative Society and NHS foundation trusts … Continue reading
Young citizens’ inquiry into Birmingham disorders
The following press release was written by young people from Birmingham’s Future melting Pot with training from Secret Agent Marketing: A panel of young people will get the opportunity to quiz senior officials on the disorders at a ‘Young Citizens’ … Continue reading