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Canada’s Vancity credit union reports sharp rise in profit to $70m

The Canadian lender is distributing $21m towards community initiatives and grants to advance affordable housing, equity…

USA’s National Co+op Grocers retains B Corp certification

'We are proud to be a member of the B Corp community, and to receive our…

Global co-op conference to take theme of a peaceful world

The International Cooperative Alliance and Cooperatives of the Americas co-host the event in Panama City in…

USDA issues $250k grant to farm co-op scheme to supply veg to schools

Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative will supply minimally processed produce to schools throughout the state

Michigan energy co-ops can apply for federal funds for storm restoration

Great Lakes Energy and Presque Isle Gas & Electric Co-op were left facing millions in extra…

USDA issues $19m in loans to Iowa electric co-ops

'USDA is using its capital to upgrade and expand Iowa’s power grid to boost economic productivity…

Canadian co-op sector to hold annual congress in June

Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) holds its annual congress from 8-10 June, with a focus on…

Solar plant win for Hawaiian energy co-operative

Kaua’i Island Utility Cooperative hopes to power the equivalent of over 16,000 homes annually through the…

Canadian co-op leaders call for greater advocacy, finance and collaboration

2025 Top Co-op Issues Survey Report has identified key challenges for the Canadian co-operative economy

America’s Credit Unions shares data on low-income communities

'Credit unions are fulfilling their mission of serving people of modest means, people who banks are…

Life after USAID: Negotiating tactics and a funding coup for co-ops

Paul Hazen from the US Overseas Cooperative Development Council talks to Co-op News about what happens…

Fintech plans stablecoin launch for US credit unions

TruStage hopes to broaden access to digital payment infrastructure for community-based financial institutions