Why aren’t co-ops the go-to choice?
24 student teams are taking on that question. This month, join the conversations with co-op leaders as they explore the answers.
The Co-op Futures Challenge is underway, with 24 student teams across Canada exploring a big question: co-operatives have shown what they can achieve, so why aren’t they a go-to choice for more entrepreneurs and communities?
As we head toward Co-op Week, we’re opening three of the Challenge’s virtual learning sessions to everyone. Each brings a different perspective to that question, and you’re welcome to join one or all three.
October 1, 12:00 p.m. MT | Inside a Large-Scale Co-operative
Join Kim McDougall of Federated Co-operatives Limited for an inside look at FCL’s story and how the model works at scale.
October 8, 1:00 p.m. MT | Co-operatives in Action
Meet Venue Co-op YVR and Multicultural Health Brokers Co-operative, and hear how the model works across different communities and contexts.
October 15, 2:00 p.m. MT | Rethinking the Future of Co-operatives
What might an outside perspective reveal about the future of co-ops? Join an academic and co-operative panel, moderated by Stan Yu, to explore the Challenge question, the role of education, and ways to make the model a more familiar choice.
Business Not as Usual is an ACCA initiative introducing the next generation to the co-operative model. This year’s Co-op Futures Challenge takes that work further: student teams from across Canada are exploring why co-operatives aren’t a mainstream business choice and what could help change that. Learn more about the Challenge.
