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Sat 16 Nov 2013 11:41PM

Do we become a BCorp?

GJ Garret James Public Seen by 11

I think most of us know what this discussion is about.

LN

Lee Nelson Sun 17 Nov 2013 4:59PM

Since we all agree that it would be near impossible to exclude our community from the current goverent, this is a valid option. It also fits very well with our intention of being self sustainable. I believe this will allow us to live in the loving community style that we desire while still able to interact with and influence the current society. Thumbs up!

GC

Gene Cox Mon 18 Nov 2013 1:00PM

Here is what I'm thinking. Traditional for profit business models don't really fit us for one reason, inequality. Rather than one vote per person, votes are based on investment which is disproportionate. Non-profits have a high rate of failure, especially during economic hardship. The benefit corporation seems to the most sustainable and beneficial (for all) business model.

GC

Poll Created Mon 18 Nov 2013 2:18PM

Do we become a BCorp? Closed Tue 3 Dec 2013 5:00AM

Outcome
by Gene Cox Wed 26 Apr 2017 8:43AM

77% agreement with 2 non votes, so consensus is a B-Corp. Next logical step seems to be writing up a business plan, but maybe we need to decide on what industry before hand? It seems that CSA was a pretty popular option?

I think we all know the details.

Results

Results Option % of points Voters
Agree 100.0% 7 GC LN GJ KMF CS SM SC
Abstain 0.0% 0  
Disagree 0.0% 0  
Block 0.0% 0  
Undecided 0% 2 SP JB

7 of 9 people have participated (77%)

GJ

Garret James
Agree
Thu 28 Nov 2013 6:27PM

CSA is more then a viable option for us to become a Bcorp. Not only that though. I can form a tent with solar powered labs to teach science to up and coming scientists. Please let me know what you all think.

GC

Gene Cox Fri 29 Nov 2013 2:53AM

Would the CSA be an LLC?

GJ

Garret James Fri 6 Dec 2013 12:18AM

I think we may need to re open this for discussion as this is a big topic and allow for input from more members. I will bring this up again on the meeting for 12/7 And also remind members to check Loomio, as it is our go to for decision making.

GC

Poll Created Mon 9 Dec 2013 2:39AM

Do we become a BCorp? Closed Mon 23 Dec 2013 2:11AM

Results

Results Option % of points Voters
Agree 80.0% 4 GC KMF JB SM
Abstain 20.0% 1 CS
Disagree 0.0% 0  
Block 0.0% 0  
Undecided 0% 4 LN GJ SP SC

5 of 9 people have participated (55%)