It’s AGM time again! Looking forward to connecting with our membership at the upcoming virtual annual general meeting – AGM 2021 – set for June 4th. To provide some greater insight, we have prepared an impact report for your review – see below. Please note this meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. You will … Continued
BCCA is scaling up government relations and looking to our members for direction! Over the next few months, we are establishing a formal process to ensure our GR work is driven by the priorities of our member co-operatives. The purpose of this communication is to introduce you to this new process, why it is important … Continued
BCCA Seeks Board Members… Are you passionate about the co-operative movement? Do you have ideas and experience that could help lead BCCA forward to its greatest potential? BCCA seeks board members… qualified individuals to serve on its board of directors -BCCA seeks board members… Do you have ideas and experience that could help lead BCCA … Continued
Co-operate Now: Co-op Development Bootcamp is for entrepreneurs or community members interested in building a co-operative enterprise next training session will begin on May 7. For a nominal fee, participants receive valuable information, guidance, support and gain access to the BCCA’s network of co-op leaders Plus, the Co-operate Now: Co-op Development Bootcamp sessions are now … Continued
BC Co-op Meetups are an opportunity and platform for co-ops to come together and share their knowledge and insight, spark new ideas, and help each other grow and flourish. Our members are a diverse group. Subsequently, each sector they represent, at times, is faced with unique challenges that would benefit from a connection with like-minded … Continued
The support gap has narrowed for co-operatives and nonprofits seeking social and corporately-aligned legal support in BC and Alberta, thanks to the establishment of the Community and Co‑operative Counsel (CCC). The Community and Co‑operative Counsel teamed together in 2020 to provide legal and consulting services tailored to the specific and unique needs of the co-operative … Continued
In 2020 we saw a global uprising against the systemic racism that has existed for centuries against Black, Indigenous People of Colour (BIPOC). As co-operatives, we value principles such as open and voluntary membership and concern for community but the events last year forced us to hold a mirror to ourselves and consider if our … Continued
The board of directors of the Alberta Community Co-operative Association (ACCA) and the BC Co-operative Association (BCCA) are pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Cabaj to the position of executive director effective February 4th. “When you reviewed the strategic plans of both organizations, done independently, there is a remarkable degree of alignment,” affirmed Randy … Continued
We are rebuilding the BCCA website! Imagery is an important part of our rebuild! The BCCA team would appreciate the opportunity to showcase our members in action. Our team invites authors to submit high-quality photos that share a glimpse of their day in action, a member’s best smile or product-production in action. We are looking … Continued
While springtime is technically a month or two away, the new year is the perfect time for an annual website audit and ‘spring cleaning’. When people visit your site, they see it as a reflection of your organization. If your website looks professional and is loaded with useful information, readers will see you as an … Continued