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 a Co-op

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!

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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!

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Grow a Co-op
Join a Co-op

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!

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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.

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Training & Networking

We provide technical support to our member co-ops, cultivate public awareness, and help new co-ops find their way.

Member Highlights

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.

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Kootenay Employment Services

Kootenay Employment Services believes that everyone has the right to meaningful employment and that employed citizens build healthy communities.  They work with job seekers, employers, community partners and funders to cultivate genuine and collaborative relationships that contribute to the ongoing growth and integrity of the community by providing dynamic employment and community development services.  KES has something to offer anyone who is considering a career change, investigating retraining or thinking of starting their own business.  They have professional staff available to help individuals develop an action plan, and have the latest information on funding for education and small business starts. They also conduct specialized employment programs for various groups of people. 

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Kettle Valley Food Co-op

The Kettle Valley Food Co-op is a marketplace in Grand Forks BC where local producers sell their products to local folks.  The goals of the Kettle Valley Food Co-op are to provide access to quality agricultural products grown in the Kettle Valley, to facilitate year round production and distribution of local food, to build the local farming economy by offering fair pricing to farmers, and to increase transparency in the food distribution chain.  It is a community, working towards an independent local food system.

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