Upcoming Webinars

• Employee Ownership Options with Worker Co‑operatives

  What if the people who work for and help a business succeed could one day own it? Join Jennifer Williams for a practical webinar exploring how worker co-operatives give employees the opportunity to become business owners while helping retiring owners plan for succession. Learn how employee ownership can preserve local jobs, keep businesses rooted in their communities, and build long-term community wealth. This session takes place Tuesday, September 8 at 1:00 p.m. CST.

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• What is a Co-op?

  A co-operative is a different way to do business. In this session, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview of what they are, how they work, and what unique features set them apart from other businesses. You’ll come away with a solid understanding of how you can get involved in a co-op and why they might be a better way of doing business. This session takes place Wednesday, September 2nd at 2 p.m. MT.

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• An Overview of Co-ops in Canada

  Are you a co-op member? Do you work with co-ops in your day-to-day life? You probably rely on more co-ops than you realize. From food systems, farm inputs, and retailers, co-ops provide many of the vital services we rely on in Canada. In this session, our Director of Education, Kyle White, will provide an overview of the co-op landscape in Canada, regional trends, and discuss how you can get more involved with co-ops in your region. Join us for a deep dive into where co-ops work and the impacts they have on the Canadian economy. This session takes place Thursday, September 10th at 2 p.m. MT.

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• Starting a co-op in Manitoba

  Are you based in Manitoba? Is there an opportunity you’ve noticed in your town? An unmet need that you share with other, like-minded people? Have you considered starting a co-op? In this session, our Director of Education, Kyle White, will provide an overview of the steps entrepreneurs take to start a new co-operative business, identify the key processes you’ll work with the Companies Office on, and the forms you’ll need to complete to create your co-op. So if you’re starting a co-op, need more information, or you’re curious if a co-op is right for you, join us to learn more. This session will take place on Tuesday, September 22nd at 2 p.m. MT.

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• Lessons from Co-ops: Supporting Participation

  How can co-ops support meaningful member participation? Join us for the next session in our “Lessons from Co-ops” discussion series, “Supporting Participation”. In this round-table session we’ll explore the critical question: How do co-ops make sure members’ voices matter?

  This discussion session will feature leaders from three dynamic co-operatives — Peg City Car Co-op, Prince Albert Child Care Co-op, and The Creative Uncommons Artist Cooperative — who will share their proven methods and real-life experiences in fostering member participation. Attendees will be able to ask questions of these leaders and take away lessons they can apply to their own co-operatives and projects.

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• Starting a co-op in Saskatchewan

  Do you live in Saskatchewan? Is there an unmet need in your community that you share with other, like-minded people? Have you considered starting a co-op? In this session, we’ll provide an overview of the steps to start a co-op in Saskatchewan. Our Director of Education, Kyle White, will work through the key steps you’ll take with the Information Services Corporation and review the forms you’ll need to complete to create your co-op. So if you’re starting a co-op, need more information, or you’re curious if a co-op is right for you, join us to learn more. This session takes place on Thursday, October 1st at 2 p.m. MT.

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• Starting a co-op in Alberta

  Are you based in Alberta? Is your town missing an important service? Is there an opportunity for you to collaborate with other entrepreneurs to realize a new opportunity? Why not create a co-op! In this session, our Director of Education, Kyle White, will provide an overview of the journey you’ll take to create a co-op in Alberta. We’ll help you navigate the forms you need to complete and how you’ll work with Alberta Registries to create your co-op. So, if you’re curious about co-ops and want to learn more, join this informative session on Wednesday, October 7th at 2 p.m. MT.

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• Starting a co-op in BC

  Do you live in British Columbia? Is there a local challenge that could bring people together? Do you want to learn more about starting a co-op? In this session, we’ll provide insight into the process of starting a co-op in BC. Our Director of Education, Kyle White, will cover the forms you need to create and what you’ll need to work through with BC Registries. So, if there’s an unmet need in your town, a chance for businesses to work together, or a chance to collaborate to create positive change, you won’t want to miss this webinar. This session takes place on Wednesday, October 14th at 2 p.m. MT.

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