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A Resource Guide for Co-operative Development in British Columbia

This guide outlines what a co-operative is and what kinds of co-ops exist. It also describes the steps to take in order to develop a co-operative and help to connect you with further resources. Hopefully it will answer some of your questions!

You may photocopy or reproduce parts of this booklet for your research and to help your group. However, we request that you cite the source.

Cultivating Co-ops: A Resource Guide for Co-operative Development in British Columbia. (PDF, 798kb)

Cultivating Coops Guide -developed by the BC Cooperatives Association-used with permission.
For addition information on cooperatives go to the BC Cooperative Website: http://bcca.coop/

 

 

Last Modified: October 10, 2014