@Coops_First

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

 Western Canada
cooperativesfirst.com/
Joined January 2016
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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: cooperativesfirst.com/
A laptop displaying a website for "Co-operatives First" with a banner reading "New!" in the top left corner. The screen shows a page titled "You Can Start a Co-operative" with an image of people seated around a table. The bottom of the image features the "Co-operatives First" logo and name.

ALT A laptop displaying a website for "Co-operatives First" with a banner reading "New!" in the top left corner. The screen shows a page titled "You Can Start a Co-operative" with an image of people seated around a table. The bottom of the image features the "Co-operatives First" logo and name.

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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: bit.ly/47KqC0c
A person seated at a table holding a cup, with text promoting a webinar titled "Create Transportation Solutions with a Carshare Co-op" on Thursday, October 22nd at 12 PM (MT). Featuring Michelle Panting, Marketing and Communications Lead at Peg City Car Co-op. Co-operatives First logo is at the bottom.

ALT A person seated at a table holding a cup, with text promoting a webinar titled "Create Transportation Solutions with a Carshare Co-op" on Thursday, October 22nd at 12 PM (MT). Featuring Michelle Panting, Marketing and Communications Lead at Peg City Car Co-op. Co-operatives First logo is at the bottom.

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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: bit.ly/3TOHv6H
Four people sitting on a wooden deck facing a scenic view of mountains and a field. Text on image reads: "Blog Post - Kickstart Your Co-op with a Community Bond Campaign." Logo at the bottom says "co-operatives first.

ALT Four people sitting on a wooden deck facing a scenic view of mountains and a field. Text on image reads: "Blog Post - Kickstart Your Co-op with a Community Bond Campaign." Logo at the bottom says "co-operatives first.

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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: bit.ly/4ypES9P
A promotional graphic for a "Back-to-School Webinar Series" titled "Starting a Co-op in British Columbia." The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14th at 2 PM (MT). The graphic features a photo of Kyle White, Director of Education, and includes the logo for Co-operatives First. The background has doodles of light bulbs, clouds, and arrows.

ALT A promotional graphic for a "Back-to-School Webinar Series" titled "Starting a Co-op in British Columbia." The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14th at 2 PM (MT). The graphic features a photo of Kyle White, Director of Education, and includes the logo for Co-operatives First. The background has doodles of light bulbs, clouds, and arrows.

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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! bit.ly/4difEm2
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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: bit.ly/4d1jDmI
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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: bit.ly/4ygvwOc
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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: bit.ly/4xGfRqi
This is an advertisement for a "Back-to-School Webinar Series" titled "Starting a Co-op in Saskatchewan," scheduled for Thursday, October 1st at 2 P.M. MT. The speaker is Kyle White, Director of Education. The background features various icons, and the event is hosted by Co‑operatives First.

ALT This is an advertisement for a "Back-to-School Webinar Series" titled "Starting a Co-op in Saskatchewan," scheduled for Thursday, October 1st at 2 P.M. MT. The speaker is Kyle White, Director of Education. The background features various icons, and the event is hosted by Co‑operatives First.

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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 🎨
A blurred image of a creative workspace with various art supplies on a table. The text over the image reads, "What does a co-operative look like?" The bottom of the image features the logo and name "co-operatives first.

ALT A blurred image of a creative workspace with various art supplies on a table. The text over the image reads, "What does a co-operative look like?" The bottom of the image features the logo and name "co-operatives first.

A group of five individuals stands smiling in front of shelves, beneath a large sign that reads "FRUITY STUDIO." One person holds a small dog. In the foreground, a table displays colorful clay art pieces, including apples, stars, and worms. A text overlay reads, "A co-operative looks like artists who share a craft coming together to build a space where they can create.

ALT A group of five individuals stands smiling in front of shelves, beneath a large sign that reads "FRUITY STUDIO." One person holds a small dog. In the foreground, a table displays colorful clay art pieces, including apples, stars, and worms. A text overlay reads, "A co-operative looks like artists who share a craft coming together to build a space where they can create.

People are gathered around a table in a workshop, cutting and shaping clay objects. The environment appears collaborative and creative, with tools and materials visible on the table. The caption reads, "A co-operative looks like sharing access to space and resources.

ALT People are gathered around a table in a workshop, cutting and shaping clay objects. The environment appears collaborative and creative, with tools and materials visible on the table. The caption reads, "A co-operative looks like sharing access to space and resources.

Two people are smiling at a table in a colorful room with various items around them. Below, two more are smiling near pottery equipment. A caption reads, "A co-operative looks like friends, support, and community.

ALT Two people are smiling at a table in a colorful room with various items around them. Below, two more are smiling near pottery equipment. A caption reads, "A co-operative looks like friends, support, and community.

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