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Introduction to Co-op Financing

Speaker: Peter Hough

In order for your co-operative to be a viable and successful business, it is essential that your co-op board and management have a keen understanding of financing. Saskatchewan Co-operative Association invites you to attend our upcoming webinar that will aid in your co-op's understanding of financing and the many kinds of financing options available for your co-operative business.

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What will you learn?

The webinar will give a brief overview of co-operative financing. It will include:

  • a working definition of financing;
  • determining financing needs;
  • types of capital used for financing; and
  • approaches to obtaining financing.
Webinar participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion with the presenter and other participants.

Who is this for?

The presentation will be useful for anyone seeking a basic understanding of financing issues, particularly people who are in the process of developing or expanding a co-operative or who are just interested in broadening their knowledge of co-operative financing.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Time: 12 PM (CST)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Registration Fee: $30 + tax

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A Vision of Flipping the Iceberg of Power: The Greater Edmonton Alliance faces big land and big oil, Alberta

Thursday, February 6, 2014
1-2 pm ET (noon-1 pm CT)

Join us for presentations by Reverend Elizabeth Metcalfe and Shantu Mano of Greater Edmonton Alliance, moderated by Elizabeth Lange, of St. Francis Xavier University!

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About A Vision of Flipping the Iceberg of Power: The Greater Edmonton Alliance faces big land and big oil, Alberta

Edmonton is a city of more than 800,000 people in central Alberta, located in the Canadian Prairies. This city-wide alliance is made up of nearly 40 different institutions, including faith groups, unions, community organizations and local businesses. In recent years it has advocated successfully for affordable housing, positive changes in care for the elderly and the creation of a comprehensive local food strategy. Its members encourage people to engage in the public decision-making process and to hold government and market sector leaders accountable to citizens. The alliance helps strengthen member organizations by providing training at the local, regional and national levels.

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Shantu Mano describes the process of building a credible grassroots organization in one of Canada's largest cities.

Event Contact

Deb Markley
Center for Rural Entrepreneurship
919-932-7762
deb@e2mail.org
http://ruralwealth.org/page/webinars-1

Senior Editor

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is an independent, non-partisan research institute concerned with issues of social and economic justice.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the primary responsibility of this position is as Editor of the CCPA Monitor, our monthly magazine of policy analysis and commentary. It also involves editing other CCPA publications (reports, books, etc.).

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Sector Initiatives and Career Pathways

Join NNSP and CLASP for a free webinar:
Sector Initiatives and Career Pathways

Thursday, January 23
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific / 2:00 - 3:30 PM Eastern

As the U.S. economy continues its slow recovery from the Great Recession, stagnant employment growth has resulted in ongoing high unemployment, leaving millions without jobs. Those with the lowest levels of educational attainment are hardest hit, experiencing the highest levels of unemployment. At the same time, businesses report having difficulty finding employees with the skills they need, and many job-postings go unfilled.

How can education and workforce development systems be best configured so workers can attain the skills they need for good jobs and employers can satisfy their workforce needs?

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In this webinar co-sponsored by the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) and the National Network of Sector Partners (NNSP), participants will learn about two successful and complementary approaches that states and communities have adopted to help individuals attain skills and credentials, help meet employers’ workforce needs, and strengthen the economic vitality of communities.  Sector initiatives (regional industry-focused workforce partnerships) customize solutions for multiple employers and increase access to good jobs for low-income individuals. Career pathways connect progressive levels of basic skills and postsecondary education, training, and supportive services to optimize the progress and success of individuals.

Webinar participants will learn about the characteristic strengths of each approach and how they can be combined for the benefit of both workers and their potential employers. Participants will also hear from one sector initiative, Instituto del Progreso Latino, about how it has implemented a sector-based career pathways approach to help workers get jobs and advance in healthcare and manufacturing.

Panelists:

  • Vickie Choitz
    Director, Alliance for Quality Career Pathways
    CLASP
  • Tom DuBois
    Director of New Initiatives
    Instituto del Progreso Latino
  • Jim Torrens
    Program Manager, National Network of Sector Partners
    Insight Center for Community Economic Development

Social Enterprise Coaching Session (Bilingual)

Save the Date!

Rural Social Enterprise Constellation Presents
Social Enterprise
Coaching Session (Bilingual)

Wednesday February 26, 2014
10:00am-11:30pm  English/French

The Rural Social Enterprise Constellation is connecting, supporting, and growing social enterprise in rural Ontario. It’s a unique partnership among a diverse network of supporters and doers of rural social enterprise and is part of a broader movement to strengthen the social economy in Ontario.

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CLICK HERE to learn about the Growing Your Social Enterprise webinar taking place on Feb. 19

Presented by Cathy Lang, C.Lang Consulting

The Rural Social Enterprise Constellation is connecting, supporting, and growing social enterprise in rural Ontario. It’s a unique partnership among a diverse network of supporters and doers of rural social enterprise and is part of a broader movement to strengthen the social economy in Ontario.

Growing Your Social Enterprise Webinar

Save the Date!

Rural Social Enterprise Constellation Presents
Growing your Social Enterprise Webinar

Wednesday February 19, 2014
10:00am-12:00pm  English

Learn why and how you should grow your social enterprise. Discuss useful approaches to business planning, and look at ways of "scaling" your enterprise. Discover different models for growth including replication and franchising.

Register now

CLICK HERE to learn about the Bilingual Coaching Session taking place on Feb. 26

Presented by Cathy Lang, C.Lang Consulting

The Rural Social Enterprise Constellation is connecting, supporting, and growing social enterprise in rural Ontario. It’s a unique partnership among a diverse network of supporters and doers of rural social enterprise and is part of a broader movement to strengthen the social economy in Ontario.

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