Creating a thriving Virginia based in meaningful work.

About Us

Building a collaborative ecosystem in Virginia that sustainably supports a movement for economic democracy. 

Common Shares aims to connect cooperatives of all kinds, including housing cooperatives, worker cooperatives, food cooperatives, and more. We aim to help them to access mission-aligned capital, improve state laws for cooperatives, advocate for labor in new ways, and do what it takes to allow cooperatives to develop and flourish across the state.

Upcoming Programs

  • Cooperative Connections

    3.12 6:00-8:00PM Richmond

    A screening of VPM’s Life in the Heartland film on Worker Owned Business and a panel talk with a group of Richmond based coops.

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  • Coopee Talk

    Common Share will soon be starting regular events where coops can get legal advice and support.

    More information is coming shortly

  • VACA

    The Virginia Cooperative Alliance (VACA) will gather cooperatives from around Virginia to support one another.

    If you are interest in learning more get in touch.

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A new vision for business in Virginia.

“Virginia has long been a place defined by a commitment to being “good for business.” Common Shares seeks to expand this definition by thinking more carefully and thoughtfully about the role that business plays in making strong, vibrant communities.”

“If you have come to help me you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine then let us work together. ”

Lilla Watson - Aboriginal Artist

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Common Shares is fiscally sponsored by the Foundation for Philathropic Funds. We are grateful for their support in helping to build a sustainable financial foundation.

If you are interested in supporting Common Shares with a contribution you can click the link below.

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