No, it’s not that Europe song from 1986. It’s the final $45,000 of our investment campaign!
We’ve raised over $380,000, so there’s just $45,000 to go before Wheatsville Food Co-op kicks in their challenge investment of the final $50,000. In effect, every dollar invested today will be matched by Wheatsville!
If you’ve been thinking about making an investment, but still have a few questions or would like to tour the nearly complete brewpub, please join us this evening, Thursday, August 26th, at our weekly Investor Q&A Forum from 5-7 PM at the development office.
With the goal so close, we just need a few more Member-Owners to step up and make an investment. Construction is wrapping up and the brewing equipment is en route, so the window is closing on your opportunity to make an investment in the Co-op. With your help we can end the investment campaign and open your brewpub!
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We’ve raised over $380,000 through our offering of Member-Investor Shares, so there’s just $45,000 to go before Wheatsville Food Co-op kicks in their challenge investment of the final $50,000. In effect, every dollar invested today will be matched by Wheatsville!
If you’ve been thinking about making an investment, but still have a few questions, would like to tour the nearly complete brewpub, or just haven’t had the chance to close your investment (bring your checkbook!), please join us this evening, Thursday, August 26th, at our weekly Investor Q&A Forum from 5-7 PM at the development office.
With the goal so close, we just need a few more Member-Owners to step up and make an investment. Construction is wrapping up and the brewing equipment is en route, so the window is closing on your opportunity to make an investment in the Co-op. With your help we can end the investment campaign and open your brewpub!
Fellow Black Star Member-Owners, now is a great time to help lead our co-op as we transition from an idea to an actual operating business. There are five (5) seats open this fall on the Board of Directors.
A few basics: to run for the board, you must be a fully invested Member-Owner, meaning you’ve paid your full capital investment of $85 plus the $15 joining fee. If you haven’t yet paid your balance, you can do so here.
You also need to have attended at least one Black Star Board meeting, preferably within the last year. If you haven’t yet been to one, you have two chances: September 12th and October 10th (subject to change, check the website prior to meeting to make sure). Board meetings are usually 12-3pm on the second Sunday of the month.
To download the board packet, click here. Candidate applications are due October 1st and voting is from November 1st-7th.
As a democratically-governed co-operative, electing our own board of directors is a privilege of being a Member-Owner. Running for the Board is your opportunity to bring enthusiasm, ideas, and effort to the Black Star Co-op. If you would like to help the Co-0p by crafting policies and principles, representing the best interests of the Member-Owners, and collaborating with the Workers’ Assembly, please download the application, fill it out, and send it to membershiplinkage [at] blackstar [dot] coop.
One last reason to run for the board: your own Director beer mug waiting you at the bar of your brewpub.
- Colin Clark
RESOLUTION 009
Be it RESOLVED, by Black Star Co-op’s Board of Directors, that the Kitchen Team Leader is authorized to file and execute an application to operate a food enterprise from the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department on behalf of Black Star Co-op, and to assume the role of named person of responsibility.
Passed August 15, 2010 by the Black Star Co-op Board of Directors
Now is the time to help lead our Co-op by running for the Board of Directors. Join your co-op’s governing body to help guide the co-op through our first years as an operating brewpub. There are five (5) seats up for election this year. To run for the Board, download the 2010 Board Candidate Packet, read the materials, and send the completed form to membershiplinkage@blackstar.coop.
Applications are due by October 1st. Member-owners will vote between November 1st and the Members Assembly meeting on November 7th.
Now is your opportunity to work at Black Star Co-op!
The world’s first co-operatively owned and worker self managed brewpub is seeking self-motivated individuals to join our Beer*, Kitchen, and Pub Teams.
We are a hybrid consumer and worker co-operative, and that means working at Black Star Co-op is a little different from other businesses. Worker co-operatives are the only workplace model that allows workers to truly own their labor, and as a consumer co-op we do that labor to meet the needs and aspirations of our community. That means working at Black Star requires greater responsibility and commitment, but with it you’ll receive greater autonomy, respect, and reward.
If you are someone that thrives in a fast paced environment; is able to effectively co-operate with others; has open, honest communication skills; and is looking for a long-term and rewarding career, please consider applying for a position.
Learn more and apply online at our careers page.
* Please note that we are not currently hiring for brewing positions. The position on the Beer Team is for a Guest Beer Steward. Please view the link for more information.