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May 10, 2023 | Kyle White

EDOs: the unsung heroes of your community

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April 24, 2023 | Kyle White

Bridging rural-urban divides

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April 14, 2023 | Kyle White

What you need to know about ‘fiduciary duties’

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February 20, 2023 | Kyle White

Project Equity and employee ownership

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January 6, 2023 | Kyle White

How to avoid common mistakes when incorporating your co-op

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December 7, 2022 | Kyle White

Five co-ops every small town needs

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November 25, 2022 | Kyle White

Moving forward with your co-op start-up

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March 16, 2021 | Kyle White

Why incorporating early is important for an on-Nation co-op

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January 26, 2021 | Kyle White

5 things a board needs to do once its co-op is up and running

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November 25, 2020 | Kyle White

How small towns create the services they need

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September 24, 2020 | Kyle White

5 Governance Lessons We Can Learn From A Failed Co-op

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September 17, 2020 | Kyle White

A delicate balance: how to form a Dream Team board

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September 10, 2020 | Kyle White

How to Wear Two Hats: A Co-op Governance Challenge

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September 3, 2020 | Kyle White

How to be a kick-ass co-op board chair

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August 20, 2020 | Kyle White

3 Ways to Show Leadership in the “New Normal”

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August 6, 2020 | Kyle White

What is limited liability, and why is it important?

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July 24, 2020 | Kyle White

Who pays the bill? Co-op start-up capital 

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July 9, 2020 | Kyle White

5 Reasons Co-ops Need Profit

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July 6, 2020 | Kyle White

Get it in writing: the documents your co-op needs

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June 12, 2020 | Kyle White

What Co-op Membership Really Means

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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