The United Nations has designated 2012 the International Year of Co-operatives (IYC 2012). From Argentina to Zambia, the 1.4 million co-operatives across the globe will be celebrating and showcasing their success.
We will be supporting IYC 2012 by promoting co-operative business models as drivers of economic growth.
From showcasing existing employee owned and consortium co-operatives to stimulating the creation of new collaborative enterprises, a year long programme of activity has been developed to the raise awareness and understanding of the benefits of co-operative business models.
Roadshow Programme
We have organised a series of visits to successful co-owned businesses in Scotland. Attend these events to learn more about employee ownership and to hear from the businesses direct.
| Date |
Company |
Location |
| 12 January 2012 |
Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative |
Edinburgh |
| 23 February 2012 |
Clansman Dynamics |
East Kilbride |
| 13 April 2012 |
Hebridean Jewellery |
Iochdar, South Uist, Western Isles
|
| April 2012 (date to be confirmed) |
John Lewis |
Glasgow or Edinburgh |
| 1 June 2012 |
Stewartry Care |
Castle Douglas |
| 7 September 2012 |
Woollard and Henry |
Dyce, Aberdeen
|
| 16 November 2012 |
Tullis Russell |
Glenrothes, Fife
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To register your interest in the IYC 2012 programme, contact us
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