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US electric co-ops offered direct-pay tax credits for innovative projects

The direct-pay tax credits will reduce the cost of co-ops’ projects by 30%

Workers at REI Coop march on Seattle HQ with contract demands

Grievances include the growth of erratic part-time hours and the co-op's sickness policy and health care…

Woccu expands online marketplace to credit unions in Latin America and Caribbean

Credit unions have until 22 March to apply for the scheme

Artisans Cooperative tells us more about its artist-owned alternative to Etsy

'Knowing so many people were having the same thoughts gave us the courage to proceed' says…

Credit unions and AI: Filene looks at potential of text generative tech

The study highlights two ways in which credit unions can implement TextGen AI tools and technologies

Filene Research Institute announces cohort of credit union leaders joining its i3 Program

The i3Program aims to help professionals drive innovation in their credit unions

Book review: Nathan Schneider looks for ways to democratise online spaces

'The ways people can and cannot collectively self-govern in daily online life ... have been constrained…

Stories.coop relaunched ahead of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025

Stories.coop was first run in 2012 as part of a global, digital campaign to disseminate information…

Fintech start-up Coop Exchange hits £10m valuation in pre-seed funding round

Canadian insurer Co-operators led the investment, putting in over CA$2m to acquire a 12.4% stake

Electric co-op wins 50-year contract to operate US naval facility electric system

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative will own, operate, and maintain the system at Indian Head support facility

Nominations open for 2024 Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada Awards

'Our sector is filled with so many talented individuals and organisations who demonstrate an immense dedication…

US organic farmers’ co-op introduces carbon payments for members

Organic Valley intends to be carbon neutral by 2050