Co-operatives First
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Co-operatives First provides start-up resources, support, and business coaching to help community leaders across western Canada start co-ops.
Western Canada
Joined January 2016
Give us a piece of your mind! Take a few minutes to fill out our survey and let us know if our message about co-ops resonates with you. For sharing your thoughts, you'll be entered to win one of five $100 Co-op gift cards πΈ Take the survey: https://t.co/q29mFApzZ2
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This month we've got webinars galore, plus several chances to win! Check out our November newsletter: https://t.co/Q3A2C7DbBL
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Our wonderful team member Candice and her family come from Jamaica, and so our team is supporting relief efforts following Hurricane Melissa. If you'd like to contribute, you can help here: https://t.co/yiIr6qN7i9
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Got an idea for a co-op? Tell us about it, and you could win all of our amazing, hands-on start-up services! Pitch us your idea: https://t.co/3D78dGqgkb
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Aasa and Kevin are enjoying all the great questions from participants at the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance Summit this week in Nanaimo! If you're curious about co-ops, drop by and say hi π #VIEASummit2025
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Sign up for our webinar to learn how Co-operatives First and Community Futures Central Interior First Nations took a unique approach to economic development, and partnered up to leverage their strengths and create new businesses in BC. Sign up FREE: https://t.co/VzivuTtEpD
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For Small Business Week we turned to two experienced co-op entrepreneurs to tell us how they did it β and how you can too. Check out our webinar with Lindsay Alliban and Kevin Raymond for insights on how to get a co-op started. https://t.co/BenHzgAc7B
#SmallBusinessWeek
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It's Small Business Week! And we know that small businesses who work together in a co-op can reduce costs, add value, and scale up β find out how: https://t.co/0mVMAqDwwJ
#SmallBusinessWeek #SBW2025
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It's the International Year of Co-operatives, which challenges us to ask: "Do co-ops build a better world?". Find out in our latest blog post - and let us know what you think in the comments βοΈ https://t.co/Yta1K9CQes
#iyc2025 #CoopWeek #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld
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Recruiting good board members is key to your co-op's success. Check out Kyle's latest webinar for tips on building a strong board of directors: https://t.co/5HHtbqpFSq
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Thank you to our friends at the Saskatchewan Co-operative Association for their Co-ops and Cocktails event at the Remai Modern! Audra and Kevin had a great time connecting with other co-operators to celebrate Co-op Week πΉ #iyc2025 #CoopWeek #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld
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Weβre celebrating Co-op Week! Did you know itβs also the International Year of Co-operatives? Itβs a time to celebrate the impact co-operatives make across the world and right here at home. Check out some unique ways to celebrate: https://t.co/UzW8N9qTDA
#IYC2025 #ItsACoopThing
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Got a big idea and a great team? Pitch your plan for a co-op and you could win $15,000 in business development support from us! Submit your pitch by November 14th for the chance to win. Enter here: https://t.co/scjBc93xMJ
#CoopWeek #iyc2025 #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld
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It's almost time for Team Up on a Start-up! Starting next week you can send us your pitch for a co-op you want to start, and you could win $15,000 worth of our hands-on buisness development support. Watch our feed during Co-op Week for your chance to win!
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Kevin and Trista are chatting about co-ops with folks at the Power Up North entrepreneurs conference in St. Paul, Alberta! If you're in the area, stop by and say hi π
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Congrats to Co-ops across Western Canada for setting a fundraising record on Fuel Good Day! This year, more than $795,000 was raised for community organizations πͺ https://t.co/K6XvJc18ux
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Celebrate Small Business Week with us! Get tips from experienced co-op entrepreneurs about starting your own co-op at our upcoming webinar β sign up free: https://t.co/4yAAHK3vtI
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Kevin Petty recently joined Co-operatives First as our new Community Engagement Consultant! Kevin brings entrepreneurial experience and a love of co-ops and community development, and is a great addition to our team. Learn more about Kevin here! https://t.co/UBQLmkRVOp
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In this month's newsletter, meet our newest staff member, learn about a new video game design co-operative, and more! https://t.co/J8pPSrDVuI
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