Chicago working-class communities see opportunity in alternative wealth-building models

November 12, 2025

“Another route to building wealth lies in small-business cooperatives, where co-workers come together to share ownership and governance. Co-ops serve as “on-ramps” for people who face barriers to owning assets, particularly those who are undocumented or have criminal records, says Nneka Onwuzurike, executive director of a new nonprofit, Community WEB,  that will serve as a coordinator for shared ownership projects.”

Read the full article on the Crain’s Chicago Business website.

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