CIC Resources
Learn More About Community Investment Cooperatives
“Community Investment Co-ops and Rural Economic Development: A Primer on Whose Time has Come?” - Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities, University of Alberta
“Community Investment Co-ops: A Growing Co-operative Sector in BC” - BCCA
Starting an Investment Co-op
Co-op Creator by Cooperatives First is a great place to start, with lots of resources and step-by-step instructions to help you get started.
Visit ACCA’s Resources page
Reach out for guidance and support if you still have questions.
Stories & Examples of CICs
Alberta Solar Co-op: Creating a realistic working model of community investment to build solar farms in Alberta.
Solar Power Investment Cooperative of Edmonton (SPICE): “Unleashing local capital for solar empowerment” focusing on powering community buildings.
Sangudo Opportunity Development Cooperative (SODC): A story of small town determination, cooperation, and revitalization.
FarmWorks Investment Cooperative: Community investment in food production and distribution in order to increase access to a sustainable local food supply for all Nova Scotians.
Creston & District Community Investment Co-op: Provides short-term capital to local businesses with a community impact.