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Co-op Week 2016 on Kootenay Co-op Radio!
Kootenay Co-op Radio is always keen to spread the word about the work and successes of our regional co-op sector-- and this year, Co-op Week provided a perfect opportunity. The archived Kootenay Morning programmes aired during Co-op Week in…
A New Economy Screening – Packed to the Rafters!
The UCCC has teamed up with some Nelson-based co-operators to form the "Nelson Co-op Working Group". Born out of a desire to publicize the economic and social impacts of co-operative enterprises in the City of Nelson, the group has…
Co-op Week 2016 Approaching: A NEW ECONOMY Film Screening
Co-op Week takes place from October 16-23 this year, and the Upper Columbia Co-op Council is looking forward to celebrating the successes of our regional co-ops and credit unions during this annually-proclaimed week of ours! On Credit Union…
AGM a success, 15 members represented!
The UCCC was really pleased with the turnout of members and guests at the AGM at the Nelson Chamber this year - 35 people attended the business, eating and presentation parts of the event--with 15 member delegates in attendance, and two…
UCCC Welcomes Two New Members!
We are thrilled to now include Slocan Integrated Foresty Co-op and Harrop-Proctor Community Co-op in our membership. We look forward to learning more about how the UCCC can support the important work of these two local forestry co-ops, and…
UCCC AGM 2016: May 18th, 5 – 7:30 PM
It's that time of year again! UCCC's AGM will be held this year on Wednesday, May 18th, 5-7:30 PM at the new Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce, 91 Baker Street, Nelson Each year the UCCC AGM provides a great opportunity for local…
Thank You Kootenay Co-op: Principles 6 & 7 in Action!
The UCCC was the happy and grateful recipient of proceeds from the Kootenay Country Store Co-op's biannual Community Donation Day, in which 3% of sales are donated to a local non-profit. The photo above features UCCC Board members Diane Byford…
Co-op Week 2015 on Kootenay Co-op Radio
Kootenay Co-op Radio highlights this year's Co-op Week with interviews and streeters. [audio src="https://uccc.coop/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/tom-atkins-ndcu-coop-week-oct-13-2015.mp3" /] KCR Host Neil Sorochan talks with the Nelson and District Credit…
Co-op Week 2015 is Here!
This year’s co-op week celebrations are October 11-17, right before the important federal election. First and foremost we want to encourage everyone to vote. Being democratic enterprises we value our voice and our vote and work to share that…
“Nelson’s Co-op Model Thrives”: Common Ground Article
In the July, 2015 print edition of Common Ground, Nelson's co-ops share the spotlight. Read the full article here, via the Nelson Commons site.
Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-op is Hiring
One of our founding members, KBCSC ( affectionately known as The Koop) is hiring. See the postings here.
UCCC’s Newest Member is Hiring!
Kootenay & Boundary Food Producers’ Co-op is Hiring a Part Time Coordinator The Kootenay and Boundary Food Producers’ Co-op seeks a part time Coordinator. The position runs July-Oct, hours per week vary, $20.00/hour. Qualifications include…
UCCC and Kootenay Boundary Community Service Co-op on Vancouver Co-op Radio!
Each for All, a weekly radio programme airing on Vancouver Co-op Radio, CFRO 107.5 FM, came to the West Kootenay recently to find out about our local co-ops and credit unions. The first of a series of interviews with local co-operators was…
UCCC AGM 2015 and Member Engagement Lunchbox Session
It's the co-op/ credit union event of the year! Please join us for the Upper Columbia Co-op Council's Annual General Meeting MONDAY, MAY 25, 5-7:30 PM, AT COMMUNITY FIRST HEALTH CO-OP in Nelson. The UCCC is excited to welcome Carol Murray,…
BC Co-op Association Spring Webinars for Co-operators
UCCC's colleagues at the BCCA Momentum Centre provide ongoing education and training workshops for all kinds of co-ops – whether you're emerging, existing, or growing. Their courses cover co-op basics, business planning, governance, marketing,…