Beloved Community Incubator
@dc-bci.bsky.social
Building the solidarity economy in DC, MD, VA
co-op incubation + support 🐣
solidarity lending 💸
organizing for worker power 💪🏽
mutual aid 🫂
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co-op incubation + support 🐣
solidarity lending 💸
organizing for worker power 💪🏽
mutual aid 🫂
linktr.ee/LaIncubadora
Our Program Director, Bianca, and BCI Network Member, The 51st, spoke on panels at the 2025 Cooperative Impact Conference earlier this month. Each shared about how our region’s solidarity economy has national implications.
October 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Our Program Director, Bianca, and BCI Network Member, The 51st, spoke on panels at the 2025 Cooperative Impact Conference earlier this month. Each shared about how our region’s solidarity economy has national implications.
It's time for another social hour! This is an informal space to build relationships with fellow organizers in the solidarity economy, in hopes of linking our communities and projects together. All are welcome! Join us at Hi-Lawn DC Nov. 6th from 6-9pm!
Solidarity Economy Social Hour
Join us for an informal social hour where we discuss all things solidarity economy over drinks and snacks!
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October 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
It's time for another social hour! This is an informal space to build relationships with fellow organizers in the solidarity economy, in hopes of linking our communities and projects together. All are welcome! Join us at Hi-Lawn DC Nov. 6th from 6-9pm!
We’re hiring a Program Manager to help us launch a Guaranteed Income Program that supports working-class families. We’d love to hear from you. We encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, working-class, and disabled folks to apply. www.belovedcommunityincubator.org/updates/buil...
September 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We’re hiring a Program Manager to help us launch a Guaranteed Income Program that supports working-class families. We’d love to hear from you. We encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, working-class, and disabled folks to apply. www.belovedcommunityincubator.org/updates/buil...
🛌✨ Rest is resistance.
We believe that caring for ourselves & our people is essential to the long haul. That’s why our staff will be offline for the month of August to prioritize rest, reflection, & restoration.
We’ll be back in September. Until then, take care of yourselves & each other.
We believe that caring for ourselves & our people is essential to the long haul. That’s why our staff will be offline for the month of August to prioritize rest, reflection, & restoration.
We’ll be back in September. Until then, take care of yourselves & each other.
July 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🛌✨ Rest is resistance.
We believe that caring for ourselves & our people is essential to the long haul. That’s why our staff will be offline for the month of August to prioritize rest, reflection, & restoration.
We’ll be back in September. Until then, take care of yourselves & each other.
We believe that caring for ourselves & our people is essential to the long haul. That’s why our staff will be offline for the month of August to prioritize rest, reflection, & restoration.
We’ll be back in September. Until then, take care of yourselves & each other.
✨ Big news! @Sankofadc is now a worker-owned cooperative 🎉 Join us in celebrating this milestone + welcoming them to the BCI community! 🖤 We'll talk about how Sankofa transitioned into a cooperative and how you can too! RSVP www.eventbrite.com/e/1396643812...
📅 **July 12**
🕕 **6–9PM**
📍 **Sankofa**
📅 **July 12**
🕕 **6–9PM**
📍 **Sankofa**
June 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
✨ Big news! @Sankofadc is now a worker-owned cooperative 🎉 Join us in celebrating this milestone + welcoming them to the BCI community! 🖤 We'll talk about how Sankofa transitioned into a cooperative and how you can too! RSVP www.eventbrite.com/e/1396643812...
📅 **July 12**
🕕 **6–9PM**
📍 **Sankofa**
📅 **July 12**
🕕 **6–9PM**
📍 **Sankofa**
You're invited to Community Pitch Night!
Hear from participants in BCI’s Co-op Incubation Program & learn about emerging co-ops.
That pastry in the photo? 🍰👀 Just a tasty sneak peek of one of the co-ops you’ll meet.
July 22nd, 7pm, at the Festival Center. Free to attend! RSVP at the link in bio.
Hear from participants in BCI’s Co-op Incubation Program & learn about emerging co-ops.
That pastry in the photo? 🍰👀 Just a tasty sneak peek of one of the co-ops you’ll meet.
July 22nd, 7pm, at the Festival Center. Free to attend! RSVP at the link in bio.
May 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
You're invited to Community Pitch Night!
Hear from participants in BCI’s Co-op Incubation Program & learn about emerging co-ops.
That pastry in the photo? 🍰👀 Just a tasty sneak peek of one of the co-ops you’ll meet.
July 22nd, 7pm, at the Festival Center. Free to attend! RSVP at the link in bio.
Hear from participants in BCI’s Co-op Incubation Program & learn about emerging co-ops.
That pastry in the photo? 🍰👀 Just a tasty sneak peek of one of the co-ops you’ll meet.
July 22nd, 7pm, at the Festival Center. Free to attend! RSVP at the link in bio.
Are you signed up for the Regional Solidarity Economy Round up? Every season we send out an email filled with updates on local cooperatives + collectives, non-extractive funding, & highlights from our & our partners’ work! Sign up:
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May 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Are you signed up for the Regional Solidarity Economy Round up? Every season we send out an email filled with updates on local cooperatives + collectives, non-extractive funding, & highlights from our & our partners’ work! Sign up:
Wayne & Ma Theresa are the first vendors in the city to receive a Microenterprise Home Kitchen permit! BCI supported them with the license application process & they were able to buy a food cart with a loan from the BCI License Fund. Visit them at their new vending site near Alethia Tanner Park!
May 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Wayne & Ma Theresa are the first vendors in the city to receive a Microenterprise Home Kitchen permit! BCI supported them with the license application process & they were able to buy a food cart with a loan from the BCI License Fund. Visit them at their new vending site near Alethia Tanner Park!
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A study using government data finds that if all businesses became 30% employee-owned, the bottom 90% would experience significant gains in wealth, with much of the benefits going to marginalized groups.
If we're serious about addressing wealth inequality, worker ownership must be at the forefront.
If we're serious about addressing wealth inequality, worker ownership must be at the forefront.
Employee Ownership and Wealth Inequality: A Path to Reducing Wealth Concentration
This paper examines the impact of an economy-wide shift to broad-based employee ownership on wealth concentration in the United States. Relying on government da
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May 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
A study using government data finds that if all businesses became 30% employee-owned, the bottom 90% would experience significant gains in wealth, with much of the benefits going to marginalized groups.
If we're serious about addressing wealth inequality, worker ownership must be at the forefront.
If we're serious about addressing wealth inequality, worker ownership must be at the forefront.
UPDATE: Location change
We're looking forward to our next Solidarity Economy Social Hour next week at *Metrobar DC* May 15th. Whether you’re a worker-owner/co-op member, union member, organizer, mutual aid-er, or just curious about what’s going on with the solidarity economy in DC, join us!
We're looking forward to our next Solidarity Economy Social Hour next week at *Metrobar DC* May 15th. Whether you’re a worker-owner/co-op member, union member, organizer, mutual aid-er, or just curious about what’s going on with the solidarity economy in DC, join us!
May 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
UPDATE: Location change
We're looking forward to our next Solidarity Economy Social Hour next week at *Metrobar DC* May 15th. Whether you’re a worker-owner/co-op member, union member, organizer, mutual aid-er, or just curious about what’s going on with the solidarity economy in DC, join us!
We're looking forward to our next Solidarity Economy Social Hour next week at *Metrobar DC* May 15th. Whether you’re a worker-owner/co-op member, union member, organizer, mutual aid-er, or just curious about what’s going on with the solidarity economy in DC, join us!
Shout out to our local worker-led news outlet @51st.news!
🧵 The 51st is a part of a Pulitzer-winning project!
We contributed to this collaborative series that covered the opioid epidemic's devastating impacts on a generation of older Black men across America.
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We contributed to this collaborative series that covered the opioid epidemic's devastating impacts on a generation of older Black men across America.
tinyurl.com/4jpsnpjj
How Drug Overdose Deaths Have Plagued One Generation of Black Men for Decades
In dozens of cities, the recent rise of fentanyl has put older Black men in particular jeopardy.
tinyurl.com
May 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Shout out to our local worker-led news outlet @51st.news!
Today we honor the legacy of workers who stood up, spoke out, and organized for dignity, safety, and justice on the job.
Co-ops aren’t just businesses - they’re acts of resistance and visions of what’s possible. Today, we recommit to growing a future where work is just, shared, and values driven.
Co-ops aren’t just businesses - they’re acts of resistance and visions of what’s possible. Today, we recommit to growing a future where work is just, shared, and values driven.
May 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Today we honor the legacy of workers who stood up, spoke out, and organized for dignity, safety, and justice on the job.
Co-ops aren’t just businesses - they’re acts of resistance and visions of what’s possible. Today, we recommit to growing a future where work is just, shared, and values driven.
Co-ops aren’t just businesses - they’re acts of resistance and visions of what’s possible. Today, we recommit to growing a future where work is just, shared, and values driven.
Worker-owned cooperatives put people and planet over profit. When workers have a real stake in the businesses they run, sustainability becomes a shared priority—not an afterthought.
This Earth Day, we're celebrating the co-ops creating a better world by design. 💪🏾 🌱 💚
This Earth Day, we're celebrating the co-ops creating a better world by design. 💪🏾 🌱 💚
April 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Worker-owned cooperatives put people and planet over profit. When workers have a real stake in the businesses they run, sustainability becomes a shared priority—not an afterthought.
This Earth Day, we're celebrating the co-ops creating a better world by design. 💪🏾 🌱 💚
This Earth Day, we're celebrating the co-ops creating a better world by design. 💪🏾 🌱 💚
Our next Solidarity Economy Social Hour is May 15th from 6-9pm at @kaloramamarket! Whether you’re a worker-owner/co-op member, union member, organizer, mutual aid-er, or just curious about what’s going on with the solidarity economy in DC, join us! The social hour is free, RSVP with the QR code.
April 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Our next Solidarity Economy Social Hour is May 15th from 6-9pm at @kaloramamarket! Whether you’re a worker-owner/co-op member, union member, organizer, mutual aid-er, or just curious about what’s going on with the solidarity economy in DC, join us! The social hour is free, RSVP with the QR code.
Looking for more #SolidarityEconomy accounts to follow? We’re a proud member of The New Economy Coalition (@us-neweconomy.bsky.social), a US-based network of 150+ solidarity economy organizations!
Hey BlueSky 🦋 We're The New Economy Coalition 🌻 We're a network of 150+ organizations building #SolidarityEconomy around the U.S. We're all about powering change that puts people & planet before profit 💸
Check out how we do it www.neweconomy.net
#AnotherWorldIsPossible
Check out how we do it www.neweconomy.net
#AnotherWorldIsPossible
Home - New Economy Coalition
We’re a coalition of 200+ organizations building the solidarity economy in the U.S. and showing that another world is not only possible — it’s already happening.
www.neweconomy.net
April 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Looking for more #SolidarityEconomy accounts to follow? We’re a proud member of The New Economy Coalition (@us-neweconomy.bsky.social), a US-based network of 150+ solidarity economy organizations!
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Looking for ways to get engaged in D.C.? Our weekly Civics Roundup compiles events across D.C., from pop-ups to protests to webinars to public meetings. Find what calls to you!
Peace Day and more workshops: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, a panel in honor of D.C. Emancipation Day.
51st.news
April 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Looking for ways to get engaged in D.C.? Our weekly Civics Roundup compiles events across D.C., from pop-ups to protests to webinars to public meetings. Find what calls to you!
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A democratic society necessitates public and democratic ownership and control over food, transportation, healthcare, water, housing, energy, communication, education, and all of the social institutions we collectively rely on to live with dignity, freedom, and shared prosperity.
April 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
A democratic society necessitates public and democratic ownership and control over food, transportation, healthcare, water, housing, energy, communication, education, and all of the social institutions we collectively rely on to live with dignity, freedom, and shared prosperity.
We're excited to announce that Kristen is joining us as Director of Membership and Outreach. Kristen is deeply rooted in local DC community organizing efforts. Outside of work, she enjoys the outdoors, playing games, crafting, sports, and reading.
March 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We're excited to announce that Kristen is joining us as Director of Membership and Outreach. Kristen is deeply rooted in local DC community organizing efforts. Outside of work, she enjoys the outdoors, playing games, crafting, sports, and reading.
Dupont Coffee Collective, DC’s newest employee-owned and operated coffeeshop + bakery, is open! Stop by and support local workers! Dupont Coffee is open Monday - Saturday 7am-6pm, Sunday 7am-3pm!
March 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Dupont Coffee Collective, DC’s newest employee-owned and operated coffeeshop + bakery, is open! Stop by and support local workers! Dupont Coffee is open Monday - Saturday 7am-6pm, Sunday 7am-3pm!
Our mini-incubation cohort is HERE!
👥 Who should join?
✔️ Teams of 3+ exploring co-ops
✔️ Owners transitioning to employee ownership
✨ What you’ll get:
✔️ 1:1 coaching
✔️ Financial & business planning
✔️ Funding & management guidance
Limited to 8 groups—apply now!
👥 Who should join?
✔️ Teams of 3+ exploring co-ops
✔️ Owners transitioning to employee ownership
✨ What you’ll get:
✔️ 1:1 coaching
✔️ Financial & business planning
✔️ Funding & management guidance
Limited to 8 groups—apply now!
March 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our mini-incubation cohort is HERE!
👥 Who should join?
✔️ Teams of 3+ exploring co-ops
✔️ Owners transitioning to employee ownership
✨ What you’ll get:
✔️ 1:1 coaching
✔️ Financial & business planning
✔️ Funding & management guidance
Limited to 8 groups—apply now!
👥 Who should join?
✔️ Teams of 3+ exploring co-ops
✔️ Owners transitioning to employee ownership
✨ What you’ll get:
✔️ 1:1 coaching
✔️ Financial & business planning
✔️ Funding & management guidance
Limited to 8 groups—apply now!
@swamprosecoop, with the support of a loan from BCI's DC SELF (DC Solidarity Economy Loan Fund), bought their first truck and hired 2 new worker owners full time! We’re thrilled that this BCI Network member, which does such important work to sustain/increase native plant presence, continues to grow!
March 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
@swamprosecoop, with the support of a loan from BCI's DC SELF (DC Solidarity Economy Loan Fund), bought their first truck and hired 2 new worker owners full time! We’re thrilled that this BCI Network member, which does such important work to sustain/increase native plant presence, continues to grow!
We're excited to announce that Celeste is joining us as Director of Operations. Celeste is a DC-born, Silver Spring-raised community organizer committed to racial, economic, and gender justice. Outside of work, they enjoy cooking, trivia, and live music.
March 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We're excited to announce that Celeste is joining us as Director of Operations. Celeste is a DC-born, Silver Spring-raised community organizer committed to racial, economic, and gender justice. Outside of work, they enjoy cooking, trivia, and live music.
Join us for COOPS 101 - a 2 hour webinar on the basics of COOPs: what are they, how they benefit workers and community, and details about how you can build a cooperatively owned business. Our first webinar is February 26th from 7-9pm EST. Register with the link in our bio.
February 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Join us for COOPS 101 - a 2 hour webinar on the basics of COOPs: what are they, how they benefit workers and community, and details about how you can build a cooperatively owned business. Our first webinar is February 26th from 7-9pm EST. Register with the link in our bio.
Our next Solidarity Economy Social Hour is February 23rd from 1-4pm at @wundergartendc! Whether you’re a worker-owner/co-op member, union member, organizer, mutual aid-er, or just curious about what’s going on with the solidarity economy in DC, join us! The social hour is free, find RSVP in our bio.
February 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our next Solidarity Economy Social Hour is February 23rd from 1-4pm at @wundergartendc! Whether you’re a worker-owner/co-op member, union member, organizer, mutual aid-er, or just curious about what’s going on with the solidarity economy in DC, join us! The social hour is free, find RSVP in our bio.
As we like to say, the regional #solidarityeconomy is already here and it's our job to highlight, strengthen, and cultivate it – and now you can too, with our New Economy totes! Link to order is in our bio.
#ANewEconomy #GraceLeeBoggs
#ANewEconomy #GraceLeeBoggs
February 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
As we like to say, the regional #solidarityeconomy is already here and it's our job to highlight, strengthen, and cultivate it – and now you can too, with our New Economy totes! Link to order is in our bio.
#ANewEconomy #GraceLeeBoggs
#ANewEconomy #GraceLeeBoggs