The Upper Columbia Cooperative Council (UCCC) provides technical support to our member co-ops, cultivates public awareness, and helps new co-ops find their way.
We are conveners and connectors, working in partnership with the BC Cooperative Association and our member co-ops to support and strengthen co-ops in the South East corner of British Columbia.
Start aCo-op
We’ll help you decide if a co-op is right for you, explore the process and create a plan forward. You’ve got the commitment and dedication – we’ve got the expertise!
Grow aCo-op
Even the most successful co-ops have room to improve, whether in member services, financial management, board development, or strategic planning. It might be time to get some advice on your co-op’s next steps!
Join aCo-op
There are 52 credit unions and cooperatives in Southeastern BC, offering an incredible array of services. Use our online directory of member co-ops to find out how you can live and work more cooperatively!
Learn
The Co-op Council offers training and networking events throughout the year for our members and the public.Visit our facebook page to find upcoming events and the latest news.
We provide technical support to our member co-ops, cultivate public awareness, and help new co-ops find their way.
News
Join the UCCC Board
May 30, 2023
Meet the Team!
May 30, 2023
Spotlight on UCCC on Kootenay Co-op Radio!
May 30, 2023
Member Highlights
East Kootenay Columbia Community Investment Co-op
The East Kootenay Columbia Community Investment Co-op is a new member-owned association that allows its members to invest into local businesses with the purpose of promoting economic, social, environmental and community impacts. They are member-owned, locally controlled and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Co-op finances businesses located in the East Kootenay Columbia, which includes the following regions and their surrounding communities: Elk Valley; Cranbrook-Kimberley; Columbia Valley-Golden; and Revelstoke.
Kootenay Savings Credit Union
Kootenay Savings was formed on January 4, 1969 by the amalgamation of three thriving credit unions in Trail, Fruitvale and Castlegar, offering a greater spectrum of financial services to the three communities. The amalgamation of the three successful credit unions marked the first of its kind in British Columbia. Between 1971 and 1999, they were joined by the Salmo, Nakusp and District, Lucerne, Kaslo, Warfield, Kimberley, and Edgewater & District Credit Unions. Today Kootenay Savings, with corporate offices in Trail, has eleven branches throughout the East and West Kootenay, over one billion in assets, 39,000 members and over 200 employees. It also owns insurance and financial management subsidiaries and operates a Community Foundation. Kootenay Savings is committed to enhancing the value of membership through excellent product and service delivery. Their values are: ethical and caring behaviour; constructively challenging the status quo; service over self, financial responsibility; teamwork; business excellence; and responsibility to the community.
Creston & District Community Investment Co-op
The Investment Co-op is a new community investment tool that aims to direct new, or pre-existing, investment capital from local residents into local ventures with community impact. The longer a dollar can circulate within Creston & District, the greater its economic impact. The Investment Co-op will provide short-term capital to businesses looking to launch or expand, and assist these ventures in establishing a supportive customer base and a sustainable operation for their concept. The Investment Co-op is a for-profit cooperative corporation owned and governed by local residents and serves the geographic region of communities from Yahk to Riondel.