Co-operatives First
4 - 1810 8th Street East S7H 0T6 Saskatoon, SK, Canada

The November newsletter is out! Check it out to find out about our great upcoming video series, a brand new photography co-op, and more. https://mailchi.mp/6ea5e5910/november-20-newsletter-7868626

We're excited to share that Co-operatives First has reached a new milestone our involvement with over 100 co-op projects, including 44 co-op incorporations. Since 2016, our mission has been to support and help build co-operatives in rural and Indigenous communities across Western Canada. We're proud to say that we've done just that.

It can take considerable time and money to start a co-operative business. Our preliminary budget template will help break you down some of the costs and save you some time while you're at it. https://coopcreator.ca/resource/creating-preliminary-budget/

Co-ops play a big role in keeping communities vibrant in Canada's North. In this podcast episode, we spoke to Mary Nirlungayuk about her home in the Arctic, and how Arctic Co-operatives Limited benefits towns like hers. https://cooperativesfirst.com//arctic-co-operatives-limit/

I thoroughly enjoyed the Good Governance Matters course offered by Co-operatives First. The course provided a solid background on governance generally and specific examples of good governance practices in co-operatives. It is uncommon to find governance training specific to co-operatives so this was refreshing. Thank you Janet Taylor from Libro Credit Union! Interested in good governance? Learn here: https://cooperativesfirst.com/governance/

Doing a business model canvas is a great way to clarify what your co-op will do and how your business will function. Click here to find out how! https://coopcreator.ca/re/building-a-business-model-canvas/