There are many reasons to join the LOFC.
All Co-op Member Benefit from:
- Working together to shape a co-operative future for food in Ontario
- Access to specific member only resources including certain tool-kits
- access to templates in the document repository
- Funder listings and updates to funding announcements as they arise
- Pro -Bono facilitation and mediation time when possible
- Troubleshooting
- Discounts for assemblies, webinars and training
- Opportunities for partnership on programs and grants
- Listing on the website
- Opportunity to contribute to the monthly e-newsletter
- Mentorship and matchmaking
- Use of Shared Identity
- Collective Purchasing and Trade
The Start Up/ Emerging Co-op Membership also gives you
- Access to Peer Support from evolving co-ops and network staff
- Access to online templates and resources
- Access to support for joint events as LOFC funding permits
- Promotion of events and milestones through website and other communications
Start Up Co-ops