• Lighting the spark of cooperative independence – Carolyn Ross Holmes

    Lighting the spark of cooperative independence – Carolyn Ross Holmes

    As we celebrate Independence Day this July, it’s an opportune time to reflect on what true independence looks like for our communities. Across North Carolina, rural and urban communities alike are seeking ways to take ownership of their futures—economically, socially, and environmentally. At Carolina Common Enterprise (CCE), we believe that cooperatives offer a pathway to

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  • Meet Lydia, Our New Intern!

    Meet Lydia, Our New Intern!

    Welcome Lydia Hatfield – CCE’s New Cooperative Development Intern We are thrilled to welcome Lydia C. Hatfield (they/them) to Carolina Common Enterprise as our new Hybrid Intern for Cooperative Development. Lydia brings a wealth of experience in food justice, organizational development, and democratic workplace transformation—and we couldn’t be more excited to have them on board

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