Explore how cooperative ownership offers a viable succession strategy for independent veterinary practices to preserve local ownership and retain staff. Hear firsthand from veterinarians and development experts who successfully transitioned two rural clinics to an all-employee-owned model.

Residents of Alisal Country Estates Mobile Home Park in Salinas have closed escrow on their $12 million purchase of the community, establishing the first resident-owned community in the city in recent years. The milestone delivers long-term stability, community control, and preserved affordability for working families and agricultural workers in a region facing severe housing challenges.