Co-operatives First

Co-operatives First provides start-up resources, support, and business coaching to help community leaders across western Canada start co-ops.

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If you haven't visited our website in awhile, now is a great time to stop by! Check out our new, user-friendly design to learn what a co-op is, and how we can help you start one: https://t.co/8kyVQSHZLQ

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Does your community have limited public transportation options? Or maybe people are looking for an affordable or eco-friendly way to travel?

A carshare co-op may be a good solution. But what is it? Sign up for our webinar to learn more!

Sign up: https://t.co/KsgCQ2oaT9

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This year's Fuel Good Day was the most successful yet! Congrats to Federated Co-operatives Limited and the Co-operative Retailing System for raising over $875,000 for causes across Western Canada.

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Don't know where to start raising money for your co-op start-up? Your own community could be the best first place to look.

Learn how a housing co-op in BC got the ball rolling with a community bond campaign — and how you could, too.

Read more: https://t.co/W65iarOqvI

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We're rounding out our back-to-school webinar series with a how-to session on starting a co-op in BC! If there's a local challenge that could bring people together, or you just want to learn more about starting a co-operative, join us.

Sign up: https://t.co/h9Kym6Xfrw

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Do you live in Saskatchewan? Is there an unmet need in your community that you share with other, like-minded people?

We think you should consider starting a co-op — and we can help. Start by watching this webinar to get the basics! https://t.co/y2ebTloppM

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Our clients, Local Motive Farm Network Cooperative, are working to construct the Okanagan Food and Innovation Hub in collaboration with the local Community Futures. We congratulate them on this great initiative!

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Rural communities are looking for ways to meet their housing needs — and the co-op model provides more than one great option.

Learn more: https://t.co/9MJ3rY42ts

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Calling Manitobans! If you've ever thought about starting a co-operative, we've got the webinar for you. Check out the recording to hear Kyle walk you through the information you need to take those first steps towards reaching your goal.

Watch here: https://t.co/YvLjjkv0QN

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Do you live in Saskatchewan? Is there an unmet need in your community that you share with other, like-minded people? You should consider starting a co-op.

Tune in to our upcoming webinar for all the details you need to get your co-op started!

Sign up: https://t.co/SfFxzaIR5M

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What does a co-op look like? Anything you want! For the amazing team at Fruity Ceramics Co-op in Victoria, BC, a co-op looks like a welcoming, creative space for their members 🎨

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It's Fuel Good Day at Co-op! Get to a Co-op gas station to fuel up today — 5 cents per litre will be donated to a local charity in your area 🚗

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What if people could direct the investments in their registered accounts to help finance your co-operative?

Good news — they can! Join us for a webinar discussion and learn about this unique way to finance co-operatives.

Sign up FREE: https://t.co/QV5u1iAV1w

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Over the past 10 years, we've heard a lot of misconceptions about co-ops! Here are the most common ones — and the real truth about co-operatives.

Read here: https://t.co/PpJItvlyy8

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How do co-ops make sure members’ voices matter? Join us for an interactive discussion with two co-op leaders about their methods and experiences fostering member participation.

Sign up FREE: https://t.co/V2ygW2eBRz

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This fall, go back to school with Co-operatives First! Check out the replay of our webinar to learn the landscape of co-operatives in Canada, and why they're such an important part of the Canadian economy.

Watch here: https://t.co/xIJ0R6djuS

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Are you based in Manitoba? Is there an opportunity you’ve noticed in your town? An unmet need that you share with other, like-minded people?

Join our upcoming webinar to learn how to capitalize on this opportunity by starting a co-op!

Sign up FREE: https://t.co/6o0NG2dvDS

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Thank you to Resonance Games Cooperative for the kind words!

If you're in Western Canada and want to create a co-op, check out the services we offer to get it started: https://t.co/AUr3uIWlSz

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Could a co-op work for you? We're teaming up with the SK Start-up Institute on this upcoming webinar so you can find out!

Sign up here: https://t.co/5SEJ3mLAu3

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We had a wonderful visit with Michael Toye and Janie Moyen from Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada this week — thanks for stopping by for a great conversation!