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Show filtersCo-operatives and Mutuals Canada releases guide to co-op procurement
Co-ops can also develop guidelines to help them balance priorities of quality, price and social value,…
US electric co-ops oppose proposed power plant rule
NRECA says the plan, which aims for net zero power sector emissions by 2035, will lead…
Immigrants facing gentrification in Boston speak the language of co-ops
'Co-operativism and solidarity economy is a real alternative, especially for immigrants and undocumented immigrants'
Co-ops eligible for USDA Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program
Producer-owned co-ops are listed as potential beneficiaries of the scheme, which was welcomed by apex NCBA…
Electric co-ops send teams to Florida after Hurricane Idalia strikes
Meanwhile in Louisiana, a co-op is using federal funds to improve its resilience against extreme weather…
NCBA and OCDC showcase tools for better co-op law and regulation
The Clarity initiative has now been implemented in nearly 20 countries, with projects including legal reform,…
Alaskan fishermen told to form co-ops to help manage Pacific cod stocks
'Benefits include more efficient coordination of fishing operations, potential to reduce operational expenses, and increased quality…
Democracy Collaborative issues action guide to community wealth-building in the USA
'The principles and new institutional arrangements at the heart of community wealth-building represent foundational steps for…
Credit unions extend support to those affected by Maui wildfires
The wildfires’ death toll has risen to 110, with over 1,000 people still missing
Electric co-op uses trading cards in schools to attract next generation of workers
The cards show workers at Coweta-Fayette in Georgia, USA, at work in 20 different roles to…
Icmif Global 500 report showcases world’s largest mutual and co-op insurers
Insurers on the list collectively wrote $1.3tn in insurance premiums in 2021, an 8% increase on…
