A Unique Approach

COS has an approach that distinguishes it from other organizations concerned with the economic development in our community:

Empowerment for low-income employees through employee ownership and participative management.
Creation of quality jobs that provide good wages and benefits, career advancement opportunities, the empowerment of individuals through their participation in decision-making, and the opportunity for long-term financial security through ownership.
Training for managers and employees that focus on building marketable skills and participative workplace cultures.
Mutual opportunities for learning and growth through linking community social entrepreneurship organizations and mainstream businesses.

The COS concept is straightforward and based on market sensitive dynamics: