Spatz continued to name various types of co-ops, including those focusing on housing, child care, workers and consumers. The public seems to support the growing movement. According to the center's survey and others like it, people view co-ops as financially sound, stable and less expensive than other corporations. John Stumbos, who works as a public relation representative for various UC Davis organizations, stressed the usefulness of co-ops on communities. The conference is expected to draw a large crowd, as it has in recent years.
People get the opportunity to meet a wide variety of people with common interests.
Spatz said he agreed with Lang's belief that many people have shown an interest in co-ops and in the upcoming event. Spokespersons from the Center for Cooperatives said they hope that those who attend the conference learn about new ideas and perhaps, take the initiative to begin their own co-op. For more information, call the UC Center for Cooperatives at 752-2408.