We’d like to welcome BCCA’s newest members – Language Partners BC, Solid State Community Industries, and Coast Car Co-op. Here’s a little information about the newest members of BCCA’s family. Click the links to learn more! Language partners bc Language Partners BC is a volunteer-run co-operative organization that creates and supports free language exchange … Continued
1. Co-ops put people and values first Co-ops take an ethical and sustainable approach to business by considering both the economic as well as the social, cultural, and environmental impacts of their activities. Therefore, decisions made by co-ops balance the need for profitability with the needs of their members and wider community interests. 2. Co-ops … Continued
Defined by Wikipedia, renewable energy is “energy that is collected from renewable resources, which are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Renewable energy often provides energy in four important areas: electricity generation, air and water heating/cooling, transportation, and rural (off-grid) energy services.” There are groups dedicated to providing access to renewable energy resources and September’s Co-op Café will review the Community Generation Project … Continued
BCCA is piloting a new early-stage community platform called Buddy Up! for BC Co-ops, and we want to know what you think! At our first demo session, we brought together a group of co-operators to explore opportunities for how a tool like this can be used to advance Principle #6: Co-operation among Co-ops, and serve as a … Continued
The Cowichan Energy Alternatives Society is feature in the online edition of The Economist: http://www.economist.com/node/21540981
$1000 community economic development bursary Deadline to apply: December 14, 2009 The Canadian CED Network, Coast Capital Savings and the Vancity Community Foundation are pleased to announce applications are being accepted for $1000 bursaries to enroll in Simon Fraser University’s Certificate Program for Community Economic Development. The SFU Certificate Program for Community Economic Development is … Continued
What could $50,000 of creative services do for your social enterprise? For Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS), it was a complete transformation of its brand. TUTS was Vancouver’s 2009 recipient of the Kaus. A renowned cultural icon, TUTS needed to reposition itself to remain relevant in an increasingly competitive entertainment market. Karo worked with TUTS … Continued
Update on the Innovative Co-operatives Projects grant process, 28 October 2009 The list of projects recommended by the program’s external Selection Committee has been forwarded to the Minister’s office for his review and final approval. Although we had hoped that the successful proponents would have received news by now, it looks as though … Continued
Food Safety Systems Implementation (Processor) Program: An opportunity to evolve your food processing business! Food processors are well aware of the growing demand for regional food products. These new opportunities, including the potential for sales in retail stores, may demand a new level of food safety requirements. Don’t miss the opportunity to grow your … Continued