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: