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Filene Research Institute invites credit unions to join its innovation study

'It is vital that credit unions listen to and learn from their members so that they…

Record number of Canadian housing co-ops in line for small grants for green projects

Sector apex CHF Canada will allocate over $160,000 to help co-ops launch sustainability projects such as…

Co-op experts turn to YouTube to release film on their alternative economic model

'Building a better economy: a film about co-ops', was written and produced by Tom Webb from…

St Lucia’s co-ops ministry launches school mascot competition to promote sector

'The aim is to instil a renewed and heightened appreciation for the co-operative business model, its…

REI co-op donates US$40m to nonprofits working for a more equitable outdoors

Money from the retailer's Cooperative Action Fund will support organisations working to drive inclusion in outdoor…

USA’s National Co+op Grocers sets out its social and environmental impact

The Food Co-op Impact Report details the impact of its 159 members on sustainability, inclusive economy,…

US co-operative apex body NCBA CLUSA elects its board

Members re-elected Cornelius Blanding, Juan Fernandez, Esteban Kelly, Emma McCormick and Karen Zimbelman

Trouble at John Lewis casts new urgency on question of mutuals reform

'The challenges facing John Lewis only underline the limited capital-raising options for successful, sustainable co-op and…

More than a paycheque: How can co-ops offer a better future of work?

Worker-owned businesses in Cincinnati, the UK's Bright Future programme for modern slavery survivors and SEWA in…

Meet … Diana Dovgan, secretary general of Cecop and Cicopa

'The most exciting and stimulating part of my work is meeting and speaking with co-ops and…

Federation of Southern Co-ops announces hurricane relief and debt support measures

'Disaster relief and recovery is a major part of our co-operative economic development, land retention, and…

NRECA fund to support children who lose a parent working at an electric co-op

'Electric co-ops care deeply about their communities and their employees are family. This fund will help…