Co-op Connections: Securing Capital for Co-op Growth

Join us on September 16th from noon to 1pm as we talk about opportunities to secure capital for co-ops.  We will be joined by Kristin VanHatten of Common Good Capital (a program of the Canadian Worker Co-op Federation) who will share the resources they have available for co-ops to secure capital.  Then we will hear from Philip Mikulec of Peg City Car Co-op who will share their experience using the Manitoba CED Tax Credit to fund the growth of their co-op.  This will be followed by Q & A and conversation about how to secure capital for Manitoba co-ops.  

Click here to register and join us on September 16 at noon.

2025 Co-op Awards Program Sponsors

There are a number of sponsorship opportunities available for our 2025 Co-op Awards Banquet being held on October 15, 2025 in Winnipeg.  Sponsorship is the only way to secure reserved seating for the banquet, so please be sure to secure your sponsorship by September 5, 2025 to avoid disappointment.  

More information can be found here.

Co-op Camp Challenge

Co-op camps across Canada are raising money through the Co-op Camp Challenge.  This is an opportunity for you to make a donation and receive a charitable tax receipt in support of Co-op Camp!

For many people, their experience at Co-op Camp was their first introduction to cooperatives.  These co-op camp programs are essential for introducing and engaging young people in the Canadian cooperative landscape.  Please consider making a donation and supporting our co-op camps across Canada.

Manitoba Co-op Profiles

In 2021, MCA developed a series of Manitoba Co-op Profiles highlighting to achievements and accomplishments of some Manitoba cooperatives.  Be sure to check out the profiles below:

March 24, 2021 – “Diversification, Remaining Local and Giving Back to the Community” – a profile of Red River Co-operative

March 31, 2021 – “Lateral Networks – Rebuilding the Food System” – a profile of Fireweed Food Co-op

April 7, 2021 – “A Stay That Feels Like Home” – a profile of the Manitoba Bed & Breakfast Marketing Co-op Inc

April 14, 2021 – “Sewing With a Purpose – A Newcomer Co-op Model” – a profile of Hand in Glove Community Co-op Inc

April 21, 2021 – “What it Means to be a Worker Co-op” – a profile of Organic Planet Worker Co-op

April 28, 2021 – “A Truly Local Farmers’ Market” – a profile of Le Marché St Norbert Farmers’ Market

May 5, 2021 – “Providing for and Supporting the Communities of Southwestern Manitoba” – a profile of Westman Communications Group

May 12, 2021 – “Serving the Communities of Canada’s Remote North” – a profile of Arctic Co-operatives Limited

May 19, 2021 – “Providing Safe and Affordable Housing for Members” – a profile of Village Canadien Housing Co-operative

May 26, 2021 – “Providing a Safe, Reliable and Inclusive Carsharing Program” – a profile of Peg City Car Co-op Ltd

June 2, 2021 – “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child” – a profile of Village Co-op of Care (In Development)

June 9, 2021 – “Engaging the Community in Cooperative Health and Wellness” – a profile of NorWest Co-op Community Health

June 16, 2021 – “What a Credit Union was meant to be” – a profile of Rosenort Credit Union

June 23, 2021 – “Dedicated to Building Certified Energy Efficient Buildings in Manitoba” – a profile of Sun Certified Builders Cooperative Ltd.

June 30, 2021 – “Meeting the community’s needs as a successful hardware business” – a profile of Pollock’s Hardware Co-op Ltd.

July 7, 2021 – “Providing financial services for the wellbeing and resilience of members, employees, communities and environment” – a profile of Assiniboine Credit Union