List of cooperatives

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This is a list of notable co-operative enterprises by country. Co-operatives are business organizations owned and operated by a group of individuals for their mutual benefit. [1] For a list of Co-operative Federations, please see List of co-operative federations.

Contents

Africa

Kenya

Uganda

Asia

India

Japan

Philippines

Singapore

Europe

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Italy

Ireland

Poland

Scandinavia

Spain

Switzerland

United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Isle of Man

North America

Canada

Alberta

British Columbia

New Brunswick

Ontario

Quebec

Saskatchewan

United States

Oceania

Australia

New Zealand

See also

Notes

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  8. "Greenbelt Homes Inc – A community for people who value community". www.ghi.coop. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
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  10. "Inter-Cooperative Council at Ann Arbor". Inter-Cooperative Council at Ann Arbor. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  11. "CFC Home". www.nrucfc.coop. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  12. "New Deal Cafe in Greenbelt, MD". New Deal Cafe. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  13. "Nusenda Credit Union – Personal & Business Checking, Car Loans, Mortgages". www.nusenda.org. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  14. REI. "REI Co-op: Outdoor Clothing, Gear and Footwear from Top Brands". REI. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
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