Become A Member

Make An Impact

Help Your Local Community Thrive

The Investment Co-op is an organization comprised of community-minded individuals who wish to diversify a portion of their investment portfolios into new and existing local businesses and projects.

Why Invest Locally?

  • Know Where Your Money Goes
  • Get Connected To Your Investments
  • Support Local Businesses
  • Celebrate Their Success

Local investments tend to generate not only employment and economic activity but also civic pride and new attitudes about local ability to drive positive community change.

Kootenay Columbia residents can become a member of the Investment Co-op at any time by purchasing a one-time, redeemable $500 membership share. Members can then purchase up to three $1,500 investment shares, which are loaned to local businesses. We are seeking patient investors with a 5+ year investment horizon.

Benefits Of Membership:

  • Have the opportunity to invest in local ventures;
  • Be an owner of the Investment Co-op and share in profits made through local loans;
  • Take part in Board nominations and Annual General Meetings;
  • Participate by sitting on the Board, the Investment Committee, or being a mentor to a business; and
  • Contribute directly to Kootenay Columbia community economic development.

Each of us brings capital, skills and knowledge to our community.

Let’s pool these resources together and add a new element of economic vibrancy. Consider a 1% to 5% shift of your investment portfolio into the communities you call home!

Individual Member ApplicationCorporate Member Application

Member-Investor Eligibility:

  • Canadian residents, 19 years or older.

    Must be a British Columbia resident, or if residing in another Province, must be an Accredited Investor.

  • Canadian-controlled corporations, governments or First Nations.

    Must be incorporated under the laws of British Columbia, or if incorporated in another Province, must be an Accredited Investor.

  • 75% of the Investment Co-op’s members must reside, or have their registered office, within the East Kootenay Columbia region.

For assistance or more information, please send us a message.