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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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!

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This back-to-school season, we have so many opportunities to learn. Check out this month's newsletter for all six of the webinars we're offering in September, and success stories of two incredible Alberta co-ops!

Read here: https://t.co/qaop0q0rm5

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Our team was honoured to attend the celebrations at Fort Carlton recently to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6!

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It's time to go back to school! Join Kyle for this upcoming webinar to learn about co-ops in Canada and the many ways they impact our lives — and how you can get more involved with co-ops in your region!

Sign up FREE: https://t.co/FlilObrK7L

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What if the people who work for and help a business succeed could one day own it? Join us for this practical webinar exploring how worker co-ops give employees the opportunity to become business owners.

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

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When a group of wellness practitioners in Brooks, AB recognized people in their community were experiencing high levels of stress, they created a co-op to offer wellness services residents would have to travel to larger centres to find. Here's their story: https://t.co/BiCO7uHaHj

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It's time to go back to school! If you've been wanting to learn about co-ops, now's the perfect time. Join Kyle for this upcoming webinar to learn the basics: what is a co-op? And why are they a great way to do business?

Sign up FREE to find out: https://t.co/KZT5dwUOoI

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In this month's newsletter, catch up on our visits to amazing client co-operatives! And make sure you're following us in August to learn more.

Check it out: https://t.co/5sH8aI69R0

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Running a pottery studio in Victoria, BC was a heavy lift as a private business — so its owners decided creating a co-op instead would be the perfect way to share the load and build a welcoming, inclusive space.
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We're celebrating our 10th anniversary this year, and are proud that we've helped to start 170 co-operatives to date! It's been an honour to work with so many dedicated clients who have done the hard work of starting a co-op.

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Last month was a big one for us — we celebrated our 10th anniversary! In this month's newsletter, find out about our incredible anniversary event and content: https://t.co/oTEBMQ3jrI

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We're proud to have assisted these co-op champions to reach their goal!

Learn more about this innovative co-op: https://t.co/njVy7zl5Rr

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If you're looking for new ways to finance local co-op projects, this webinar is for you! Check out our conversation with Catalyst Community Finance about unlocking local capital: https://t.co/L8MMe12Zyl

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We were excited to attend the Rock Your Roots walk again this year, to mark National Indigenous People's Day! Thank you to Reconciliation Saskatoon for this great Walk for Reconciliation event.

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Co-operatives First is 10! And to celebrate we're looking back on the lessons we've learned from a decade of helping to create co-operatives.

If you want to start a co-op, here are 10 pearls of wisdom from our team of experts: https://t.co/2NUFdhtO8u

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If you work in economic development, the co-op model is a key tool for you have in your toolbelt. Join us for this free workshop to learn how the co-op model works, and how you can use it in your regional ec dev strategies. Don't miss it!

Sign up: https://t.co/IE7RnrrIjR

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Considering a co-op? This webinar is for you. Join us to hear about grants, funding, and advisory services, co-op success stories, and practical tips for accessing resources and navigating the start-up process.

Sign up FREE: https://t.co/7VZAr4Qxv7

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Kyle was in Toronto this week for Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada's Congress and Co-op Developer Day! He joined a panel to discuss "The co-op development ecosystem."

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We've worked with many "co-op champions" who make change in their communities — like George Casimir from Community Futures of Central Interior First Nations. Here, he tells us about his organization's services and the important role of co-ops.
Listen: https://t.co/FRUOw8UxWY

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This week Kevin is at the Keeping it Rural Conference in Kelowna to talk about successful and innovative rural development initiatives and how co-ops can play a role. Thanks to the BC Rural Centre for a great event!