Co-operative Development Manager, On Co-op
With 1,300 co-operatives operating across the province, the co-op sector represents $30 billion in assets and employs 15,500 people in 400 communities across Ontario. The co-operative business model has a proven track record for creating and retaining jobs nationally and internationally.
Come and learn more about this business model and why the United Nations has declared 2012 as the International Year of Co-operatives!
Join us to find out about:
- Different types of co-ops
- Differences between co-ops, private corporations, and non-profits
- How to incorporate a co-operative
- Benefits and challenges of co-ops
- Survival rate of co-ops compared to other business forms
- Sector opportunities for co-op development
- Raising capital using an Offering Statement
Peter is the Co-operative Development Manager at Ontario Co-operative Association (On Co-op), and has extensive experience with co-operatives and credit unions. Peter was on the founding boards of Silverwood Housing Co-operative, Guelph Food Co-operative and Sumac Community Worker Co-operative (Planet Bean Coffee). He has served as Co-op Business Developer and Executive Director of the Ontario Worker Co-op Federation from 1993 to 2002. He is a graduate of the Co-operative Management Certificate Program sponsored by On Co-op and the Schulich School of Business.
Cost: $140 + HST; Each additional participant from the same organization will receive a $15 discount, as will those who register for more than one workshop. Student rate available.
Location: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto (St. George subway station).
To register: complete the online registration form or contact Andrea Chan at secworkshops@gmail.com or at 416-978-0022
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