New Resident Owners Moved In 

Kimi Harvey-Scott and Brit Frazier are the newest Resident Owners of the EB PREC, accompanied by Kimi's daughter. EB PREC completed the interior rehabilitation of the property on Prince Street in December and the residents moved in over the holidays. 

The residence is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom single family home in Berkeley. It has a yard and a performance practice studio in the rear. Over the course of 6 weeks, we remodeled the kitchen, rebuilt the bannister (with room for a time capsule!), installed a shower enclosure, scraped peeling paint, repainted, patched holes, and other repair work that needed tending. There's still much to do. In the coming months, we plan to replace the roof, install new gutters, repair the exterior wood shingle siding, and handle a tree abatement issue. All of this, in addition to routine maintenance. If you, or someone you know, has the skills and/or licensing to help us complete this work or future work, please reach out to Projects Director, Shira.  We are creating a contractor, consultant, vendor, and property maintenance service list for our projects.  We love nothing more than being the conduit that facilitates community helping community.  

EB PREC NEWS

EB PREC IN THE TRANSFORMATIVE 25
Integrated Capital Investing names EB PREC a member of The Transformative 25, its list of 25 funds transforming finance for people and planet. Jennifer Astone, Principal at Integrated Capital Investing compiled the list after searching unsuccessfully for a list of funds that prioritize how investment and finance is offered, not just its outcome or impact.

Funds selected for inclusion must meet at least three of the following four criteria:

• Use integrated capital to reach those unable to access finance
• Engage with creative finance structures for shared prosperity
• Focus on social, relational, and ecological returns as mission centric
• Reshape ownership and governance for shared prosperity

and we're in good company. See who else made the list on the Integrated Capital Investing blog.

NONI SESSION IS SOCAP GAME CHANGING FOUNDER OF COLOR
Social Capital Markets Global names Executive Director, Noni Session a Game-changing Founder of Color. The list recognizes 20 dynamic leaders on the frontlines of innovation, moving with bold purpose and driving change. Noni is one of 25 leaders selected from 166 nominees for the award.

We're honored to be recognized for our effort and share this recognition with you our community members, investors, chosen family and friends.

Member Events

Happy Hour | Thurs Jan 28 | 6:30PM PDT | Get to know other members, leaders, and staff of EB PREC in a casual and fun setting! RSVP here to join our EB PREC Happy Hour. If you aren't a member yet, now's a great time to join. 

Upcoming Events

Evening Orientation with EB PREC | Every First Tuesday | 6:30 PM PDT | Feb 2 | Have you been meaning to join one of our orientations but can't make it at lunch time? You’re in luck. Evening orientations also happen once a month. Click here to RSVP!

Lunchtime Orientation with EB PREC | Feb 16 | Join us every Third Tuesday at 12:00 PM PDT to learn about coop life and what makes our model unique. Click here to RSVP. 

Member Survey

We're growing which means we're on to something. It also means our relationship to each other expands. Help us stay grounded in our purpose and connected to you. Sharing a bit about yourself helps us better understand how to show up for each other. Complete the member survey to help us remain tapped in. 

Career Opportunities

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RICHMOND LAND
RichmondLAND is looking for an executive director to join their passionate team of POC women. 

The ideal candidate is experienced in real estate and community development to join us in shifting local land-use away from profit-motivation towards community-driven and led initiatives. Full announcement here.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BUILD IT GREEN
The incoming Executive Director (ED) will have the unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on BIG and on the sustainable residential building industry by shaping and delivering a new business and organizational model that advances community vibrancy, resilience, and sustainability. This is a compelling opportunity for a mission-oriented entrepreneur with an appetite for building on a legacy of impact and change, to make healthy and sustainable living a reality for more families than ever before. Full announcement here.

Good Reads 

(and other news)

*STAFF PICK* BOOK | From Banks and Tanks to Cooperation and Caring | First published in 2016 by Movement Generation, Just Transition is a framework for a fair shift to an economy that is ecologically sustainable, equitable and just for all its members. This updated version, is a salve for in a time of uncertainty and staff member Annie McShiras pick for book of the month. 

WEBINAR | Get your Worker Co-op Ready for 2020 Tax Season | It’s tax time - where do we start? This webinar will help businesses to navigate tax season, with an emphasis on the particular needs for worker cooperatives when doing their taxes. Longtime cooperative accountant Bruce Mayer will review the basics of worker co-op taxation as well as sharing the ways that the new tax law might change how you make financial decisions and operate your worker co-op. We will keep it simple, with ample time for audience questions. The primary audience for this session is people somewhat familiar with how co-ops work financially.  January 26 | 3:00 PM.

PODCAST | Frontiers of Commoning | Catch Janelle Orsi, co-founder and executive director of the Sustainable Economies Law Center--our parent org--on the latest episode, titled Janelle Orsi and the Art of the Legal Hack of the Frontier of Commoning podcast. 

ARTICLE | Returning the Land | What is the Indigenous Landback Movement — and can it help the Climate? This article explains.
 

ARTICLE | How to Create A Coop | A guide to founding a company that's collectively owned by its workers, customers, or both—written by Austin Robey with illustrations by Somnath Bhatt.

ARTICLE | Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R.) signs $626M economic development bill, vetoes Tenant Right to Purchase Act| Which limits all cities in Massachusetts from opting in to a statewide law.