The BC Institute for Co-operative Studies was founded in January 2000 under the directorship of Dr Ian MacPherson, and is based at the University of Victoria.
BCICS is a catalyst for research, learning, and teaching about co-operative thought and practice. BCICS collaborates locally, nationally, and internationally with other post-secondary institutions, the co-operative sector, governments, individuals, and communities interested in co-operative development. ~ read more
Rainbow Youth Excellence SocietyThe Rainbow Youth Excellence Society (RYES) is a charitable, non-partisan organization that provides exceptional leadership training to British Columbia's youth through the support of the province's co-operative and credit union movement.
The YES, formerly known as the Camp Rainbow program, is jointly administered by RYES the British Columbia Co-operative Association (BCCA). ~ read more
Vancity CapitalVancity Capital is a BC-based investment firm that specializes in growth financing.
Founded in 1998 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Vancity Credit Union, we provide growth capital to smart, fast-growing, small- to medium-sized organizations based in BC. ~ read more