
Happy International Year of Co-operatives!
This is a significant year for the co-op movement as the world recognizes co-operatives’ crucial role in fostering thriving communities. We are not just businesses; we drive community resilience, economic fairness, and social impact.
At BCCA, we are excited to share some updates for 2025! Our 3-Year Strategic Plan is drafted and under review by our Board of Directors, and our dedicated staff is working on a One-Year Operating Plan to ensure we translate strategy into action. Both plans will be shared with our membership in early April after being presented at our March Board Meeting.
We’re also thrilled to announce some key upcoming events:
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Education Workshops on Gabriola Island (Feb 2): Join BCCA and the Gabriola Agricultural Co-op for three engaging workshops: Co-ops 101, Co-op Governance, and Member Engagement. See the newsletter for details!
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Co-op Connect Trade Show (Feb 13): Join our virtual trade show to discover what BC co-ops offer and explore collaboration opportunities. Learn more here. [Insert link to Zoom Event page]
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Co-operatives Build a Better World: BC Tour 2025: Covering five regions, our tour will feature education workshops, networking, and film screenings. Contact us to find out how you can participate!
2025 is shaping up to be an exciting and transformative year. Whether through fostering a connected and collaborative ecosystem, raising awareness of the co-operative model, or engaging with government and policy-makers, we are committed to supporting and empowering co-operatives in BC. Thank you for being part of the journey with us!