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August 10, 2022 | Aasa Marshall

Strength in numbers: the Prince Albert Regional Economic Development Agency

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July 21, 2022 | Aasa Marshall

Co-ops and sustainability: A conversation with FCL’s Vern Albush

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July 5, 2022 | Tanner Bayne

Collaborating to strengthen economies: The South Island Prosperity Partnership

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June 8, 2022 | Trista Pewapisconias

An abundance approach to economic development

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May 27, 2022 | Aasa Marshall

How your co-op can navigate rising interest rates

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May 6, 2022 | Dan Matthews

Using co-ops to combat housing crises

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April 15, 2022 | Heather Hallgrimson

Real insights about co-op startups: A conversation with Cathy Edwards

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March 15, 2022 | Dan Matthews

Ask an Expert: Why Financial Planning is Essential to a Startup’s Success

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March 11, 2022 | Heather Hallgrimson

Living rural on purpose: a conversation with Mary Doyle

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February 14, 2022 | Dan Matthews

Optimism is Infectious: How Living Rural On-Purpose Can Lead to Thriving Rural Communities

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February 7, 2022 | Aasa Marshall

Choosing leaders by lottery: a conversation with Dr. Simon Pek

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January 19, 2022 | Heather Hallgrimson

A capital problem: a cut-and-wrap co-op hits the chopping block

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January 7, 2022 | Dan Matthews

Invest in Yourself so Others Invest in You

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December 10, 2021 | Tanner Bayne

Brave Co-op: Saving lives with technology

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December 3, 2021 | Staff

Statement on Flooding and Infrastructure Damage in British Columbia

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November 25, 2021 | Heather Hallgrimson

Starting co-ops with Start.coop

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November 19, 2021 | Dan Matthews

Thinking outside the (meat) box

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October 29, 2021 | Tanner Bayne

Eva Co-op puts members in the driver’s seat

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October 15, 2021 | Dan Matthews

Your Guide to Small Business Week and Co-op Week

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September 28, 2021 | Tanner Bayne

In Good Times and in Bad, Sickness and in Health

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“Heather and the team at Co-operatives First are top-notch. Not only their knowledge but their understanding of the project. They have truly helped us along every step of the way. Their timely response and knowledge of the steps are extraordinary. They are forthcoming with information. This is one of the most knowledgeable and friendliest teams I have ever had the pleasure of working with.”

Weyburn Theatre

“Co-operatives First made the process of establishing our Artisan Co-operative a very clear and easy process. The expanse of available tools and resources provided by Co-operatives First answers many questions and lightens the workload. Greatly appreciate having the connections made with Trista and Kyle, they keep the co-operative moving forward.”

Nehiyawaskiy Indigenous Peoples Art Co-op

“Our experience working with the Co-operatives First team was absolutely fabulous. The staff was accommodating, knowledgeable and patient. It was truly a breath of fresh air to have such a wealth of skill and resources available to a non-profit. They were invaluable to our successful launch!”

Heart Linked Community Services Cooperative

“Working with Co-operatives First was fantastic! We are still new to the cooperative world, and we relied heavily on their advice and expertise when drafting our rules/bylaws, and our memorandum of association. The team has experience with many different cooperative models, so they provided advice on what has and hasn’t worked for other cooperatives. We wouldn’t have been able to incorporate without their help!”

Ananda Cooperative

“We have had a very positive experience with everyone at Co-operatives First. They have helped us in multiple ways. Right from the first step in knowing how to incorporate, how to set our business and offering ideas for us to help steer us in the right direction plus allowing us to really make our own decisions. If our decisions go off track, they have gently guided us back to where we needed to be. The Co-operatives first guys are always eager to answer questions, and give ideas to us that got us off the ground.”

South East Butcher Block