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There's often a gap between what co-ops need to grow and what they know about how to access it.At Further Together: The ...
08/20/2026

There's often a gap between what co-ops need to grow and what they know about how to access it.

At Further Together: The Summit for BC Co-ops, Heather Tanaka, MBA from the Canadian Co-operative Investment Fund (CCIF) is pulling back the curtain on how co-op lenders actually evaluate financing requests — what makes an application strong, what slows things down, and how to close the gap between where your co-op is today and where sustainable capital could take it.

Whether you're preparing to seek financing for the first time or supporting other co-ops through their own capital journeys, you'll leave with:

✅ A clearer picture of the co-op financing landscape
✅ Practical tips for building a lender-ready application
✅ A better understanding of how patient, mission-aligned capital can help your co-op grow on its own terms

📅 September 17–18 | Abbotsford, BC
🎟️ https://bcca.coop/together

We grateful to our growing community of sponsors:








CoActive Developments Worker Cooperative
Pace Accounting Inc

Realize Solutions
Nelson & District Credit Union


08/19/2026

We asked Caitlin from Vancity what excites her about Further Together — here’s what she said.

“The real magic of Further Together is what happens when co-operators come together to share ideas, tackle challenges, and build stronger connections.

This work can sometimes feel isolating, especially in rural, remote, island, and Indigenous communities, but we don’t have to do it alone. We’re stronger, and can accomplish more, when we work together.”

— Caitlin Bryant

Join co-op leaders, board members, students, co-op curious, and credit union staff from across BC for two days of strategy, connection, and community.

Further Together 2026: The Summit for BC Co-ops
📍 Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre, Abbotsford
📅 September 17–18, 2026

Register: https://bcca.coop/together




Did you miss early bird pricing for Further Together 2026?Good news — we're extending it for 24 hours. ⏳Early bird prici...
08/17/2026

Did you miss early bird pricing for Further Together 2026?

Good news — we're extending it for 24 hours. ⏳

Early bird pricing is available until 9:30am tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18), then it's gone for good.

🌱 BCCA members save $95 — full access for $330
🌱 Guests save $100 — full access for $445

Two full days of practical, connection-driven programming for BC's co-op community:
📅 Day 1: Accessing Capital
📅 Day 2: Governance & Leadership

This is your last chance to lock in the lower rate.

Further Together 2026: The Summit for BC Co-ops
September 17–18 | Abbotsford, BC

Register: https://bcca.coop/together

What if the problem isn't your co-op's story — it's that decision-makers never hear it clearly?Workshop spotlight 💡 Brea...
08/11/2026

What if the problem isn't your co-op's story — it's that decision-makers never hear it clearly?

Workshop spotlight 💡 Breaking through the noise in 2026: Strategic storytelling to influence Decision-Makers

Fiscal pressure. Political polarization. Competition for resources. Getting to "yes" with governments and funders has never been harder — and too often, the deep value of the co-op sector simply isn't on their radar.

Participants will learn and practice hands-on, practitioner-built strategies for crafting messages that actually connect with decision-makers — and move them to act.

🌱 Build messaging that cuts through political noise
🌱 Practice hands-on storytelling techniques with a practitioner
🌱 Walk away with tactics you can apply immediately

Delivered by Lia Brewer, Director, Advocacy and Training at Hilltop Public Affairs. Lia leads advocacy and training strategy, helping organizations sharpen how they communicate with government and funders.

Join us at Further Together 2026: The Summit for BC Co-ops
September 17–18
Abbotsford, BC

⏳ Early bird pricing ends in 4 days
🛟 Limited bursaries available for small co-ops with financial barriers
🤝 Youth under 30 can join for $150

Registration and details: 🎟️ bcca.coop/together

Thank you to our growing community of sponsors:








CoActive Developments Worker Cooperative
Pace Accounting Inc

Realize Solutions
Nelson & District Credit Union


Co-ops everywhere are facing the same question: who leads next?Workshop spotlight 💡 Building the Next Generation of Co-o...
08/07/2026

Co-ops everywhere are facing the same question: who leads next?

Workshop spotlight 💡 Building the Next Generation of Co-operative Leaders

Whether you're a young co-op member finding your footing or a board looking to strengthen the pipeline behind you, this session offers a roadmap for keeping the co-op model resilient for decades to come.

You'll hear real stories from youth engagement initiatives around the world, and walk away with practical tools to:

🌱 Build confidence and amplify your voice in board and committee settings
🌱 Navigate leadership roles in member-driven initiatives
🌱 Help your co-op build intergenerational governance and inclusive pathways for younger members

Delivered by Juliet 'Kego, Co-founder of Whole Woman Network and Black Women Professional Cooperative Inc.

Stay tuned for more workshop spotlights — and a friendly reminder:
⏳ 6 working days left to save $95 on your conference ticket (members) or $100 (guests) before early bird pricing closes.

👉 Join us at FURTHER TOGETHER 2026 in Abbotsford this September 17-18: https://bcca.coop/together

08/05/2026

⏰ 8 working days left to lock in early bird pricing for FURTHER TOGETHER 2026: The Summit for BC Co-ops!

Join us September 17–18 in Abbotsford for two days of learning and connection, with an incredible lineup of speakers.

🚀 bcca.coop/TOGETHER

Thank you to our presenting sponsor Coast Capital

Shout out to our community of co-op sponsors

Coast Capital
Vancity
CO-OP CRS
eLeadership Academy
Co-operative Housing Federation of BC
Co-operators
Cascadia Credit Union
CoActive Developments Worker Cooperative
Pace Accounting Inc
Modo Carshare Co-op
Realize Solutions
Nelson & District Credit Union

Meet eLeadership Academy — one of the generous sponsors making Further Together 2026: The Summit for BC Co-ops happen 🙌e...
07/31/2026

Meet eLeadership Academy — one of the generous sponsors making Further Together 2026: The Summit for BC Co-ops happen 🙌

eLeadership Academy (founded by Sandra McDowell) offers leadership and coaching training grounded in neuroscience and human-centric principles to help you build a high-performance culture.

As the pace of change accelerates around the world, mental strength, trust, and the ability to innovate are waning. More than ever before, the world needs great leaders who can harness the resilience, collaboration, and change-agility of others for good.

They are champions for stronger human connection, improved brain health, and greater accountability — because those are the tools great leaders need to move the world forward.

Thank you, eLeadership Academy, for supporting Further Together 2026 and BC's co-op sector.

FURTHER TOGETHER 2026: The Summit for BC Co-ops

📅 September 17–18, 2026
📍 Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre, Abbotsford, BC

👉 Tickets, schedule & details 🎟️ https://bcca.coop/together

Thank you to our whole growing community of sponsors for helping bring the co-op sector together.

We're thrilled to spotlight one more featured speaker for Further Together: The Summit for BC Co-ops — Tom Webb, founder...
07/29/2026

We're thrilled to spotlight one more featured speaker for Further Together: The Summit for BC Co-ops — Tom Webb, founder of the Master of Management, Co-operatives and Credit Unions (MMCCU) program at Saint Mary's University, and one of Canada's most respected voices in co-operative leadership and governance.

Whether you're a seasoned co-op leader, a board member, with a credit union, or just curious about what collective ownership can look like — this conference is built for you.

📅 September 17–18, 2026
📍 Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre, Abbotsford, BC
📋 The conference schedule is now live
🎟️ Early bird tickets and discounted hotel rate are both available until August 16 (or while supply lasts) — get yours today.

A heartfelt thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Coast Capital, for their support in making this event possible.

Thank you to our growing community of sponsors:

Coast Capital
Vancity
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL)
eLeadership Academy
Co-operative Housing Federation of BC
Co-operators
Cascadia Credit Union
CoActive Developments Worker Cooperative
Pace Accounting Inc
Modo
Nelson & District Credit Union
Realize Solutions

Access early bird tickets and conference details:
👉 https://bcca.coop/together

Come join us at Further Together 2026 🤝

We're hiring! 🌱BCCA is looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join our team this summer through the Canada Summer Jobs p...
04/29/2026

We're hiring! 🌱

BCCA is looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join our team this summer through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

This 8-week role is a great opportunity for a student interested in communications, community economic development, or the co-operative movement. You'll support storytelling, member engagement, social media, and help plan for our September 2026 co-op conference.

📍 Remote | ⏱ 35 hrs/week | 💰 $24/hr | 📅 Late June–August 2026

To be eligible, applicants must under 30 years old and a permanent resident. Read the full job posting at bcca.coop for all details.

Apply by May 15, 2026 — 🔗 https://bcca.coop/opportunities/

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