Participate in a though-provoking week The Summit’s hosts, Desjardins and the International Co-operatives Alliance, are pleased to invite the leaders of cooperative and mutualist enterprises to register nowand attend a thought-provoking week on the “Cooperatives’ Power of Innovation” theme. Between October 6 and 9, 2014 as many as 2,500 participants from 90 countries will converge to … Continued
Showcasing Vancouver Island Social Enterprises We’re excited to announce Vancouver Island’s very first Catalyst event- a showcase of Vancouver Island Social Enterprises coming this April 2, 2014 at the Belfry Theatre. Catalyst is an opportunity for social enterprises on Vancouver Island to pitch their best ideas and biggest challenges to a panel of expert judges in order to … Continued
Webinar: Co-operative Management Education at Saint Mary’s University Global and professional approach: online and part-time Dec 17, 2013, 1pm-2pm Atlantic Standard Time Registration is required. To register, click here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/600868066125408002 hosted by www.ManagementStudies.coop The webinar features the Co-operative Management Education offerings from Saint Mary’s University (Master’s program and Graduate Diploma). … Continued
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Liberals to table a motion to further Strengthen Canada’s Cooperatives OTTAWA, October 15, 2013 – The Honourable Judy Sgro, Member of Parliament for York West and Liberal Industry, Small Business and Tourism Critic, along with the Honourable Mauril Bélanger, Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier and Liberal Advocate for Co-operatives, … Continued
All SMALL BUSINESS BC AWARDS nominees get access to exclusive business tools, education and support. The farther you get in the competition, the more your business benefits. And if you win, you’ll receive the Premier’s Prize of $1500 cash, an All Access Pass to Small Business BC education and experts, and ongoing business mentorship. As well as the honour of … Continued
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has announced that the BC and Ontario governments are collaborating on what they hope will become a national cooperative securities register. The new register will be in place by July 1, 2015. Click here for a Vancouver Province article that provides an overview of the new proposal http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Feds+Ontario+agree+establish+operative+securities+regulator/8932683/story.html. BC Finance Minister … Continued
Hello all, Please take a moment to read about our food co-op’s call-out for the Board of Directors and consider applying or sharing it with your networks. Thank you! In this pivotal moment of the store’s 38-year history, the East End Food Co-operative (EEFC) is excited to seek nominations for new board members. About the … Continued
Tracy Redies tapped for UVic board and named among Top 25 Women of Influence of 2013 SURREY, BC, Sept. 18, 2013 /CNW/ – Coast Capital Savings president and CEO Tracy Redies has been appointed to the board of governors of the University of Victoria effective September 7 and also named one of the Top 25 Women of Influence of 2013. Redies’ appointment to the University … Continued
The International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) is an independent, non-governmental organisation that unites, represents and serves Co-operatives worldwide. It exists to provide an effective and efficient global voice and forum for knowledge, expertise and Co-ordinated action for and about Co-operatives. During the week of 1-5 November 2013, you are invited to attend the ICA’s global conference … Continued
The CoopZone Developers’ Network Co-operative is pleased to announce the information for its multi-level on-line training program on co-operative development beginning each fall. There are three different levels: Introductory Course, Foundations, and Advanced. The Introductory Course is appropriate for people interested in understanding the types and roles of co-ops and the basic co-op development process but … Continued