Building Renewable Energy Co-operatives 2012 Workshop Series!

Come out to the HHEAT's Building Renewable Energy Co-operatives 2012 Workshop Series!

Feb. 2012 Workshop:
Financing Mechanisms & the Co-operative Model/ Business plan formation.
Learn about the various ways to finance (capitalize) a renewable energy co-operative and to secure the money that is necessary for project start-up.

Harry French, Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA).

Learn business plan formation and the risks associated with a project and how the co-op model can address them.

Graham Flint, Technical Specialist, HHEAT.

Halton: Tuesday, February 21st, 2012. Burlington Central Library from 6.00-9.00pm.
Hamilton: Thursday, February 23rd, 2012. Council Chambers Dundas Town Hall from 6.30-9.30pm.

Coming soon in March 2012:
Principles of Co-op Promotion & Maintenance
Learn the basics of developing the internal structure of your co-op's team and the formation of the steering committee, members and the board of directors.
Learn also about co-op incorporation in Ontario, how to devise a marketing plan for your co-op and maintaining your co-op's momentum and progress over time.

Peter Cameron,Co-op Development Manager at the Ontario Co-operative organization and Bill Thompson (Blue Green Canada).

Halton: Tuesday, March 20th 2012. Milton Sports Centre from 6.30-9.30pm.
Hamilton: Thursday, March 22nd 2012. Beasley Community Centre from 6.00-9.00pm.

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