Is the Co-op Model a Good Fit?
Cooperatives (or “co-ops”) are legally incorporated associations owned by the members who use their services.

Co-ops serve a range of sectors, including finance, housing, service, food, worker, agriculture, youth, social and community.  They can be can be non-profit or for-profit enterprises.

A co-op business is controlled democratically, and reflects principles of self-help, democracy, equality, and concern for community.

The co-op idea is simple – that people know what’s best for themselves, and by working together, they can meet their common needs.

To find out if the co-op model is a good fit for your enterprise, please select the best answer from the options below...
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What need would be addressed by the co-op? *
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Going Further...
If you got the above questions "correct", you may want to explore the co-op model further.  There are many resources to help you along the way!

One of the many benefits of becoming a co-op is being welcomed into the co-op sector.  The 6th International Principle of Cooperation is "Cooperation among Cooperatives".  Co-operatives across all sectors around the world are mandated to help the development of other co-ops…

The Upper Columbia Co-op Council is an organisation funded by member co-ops, working in partnership with the BC Co-op Association, to support all phases of co-op development, from education and financing, to incorporation and governance.

If you think you're ready to go further, please contact us to find out more about how we can help your co-op get started!

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