
We are a group of community leaders concerned about the social, economic and cultural needs in relation to local food in BC.





HOW IT WORKS
You pitch, we fund! We invest with low interest loans... with benefits. Every loan comes with an experienced mentor businesses can leverage as they build their business.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership costs $100. Members are eligible to invest in the co-op’s lending activities. The minimum investment is $2,400; the maximum investment is $4,800.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership costs $100. Members are eligible to invest in the co-op’s lending activities. The minimum investment is $2,400; the maximum investment is $4,800. To learn more about becoming a member, click here.
PITCH SESSIONS
Members attend our semi–annual pitch sessions where they hear local food businesses pitch their business ideas. Members vote on their favourite business. One member, one vote. Finalists move forward for due diligence and adjudication by the Investment Committee.
CONNECT
Our events and pitch sessions let members connect, discuss the value they find in investing in their community, and become more engaged in the investment process. Not to mention, they're a lot of fun.
PITCH SESSIONS
Members attend our semi–annual pitch sessions where they hear local food businesses pitch their business ideas. Members vote on their favourite business. One member, one vote. Finalists move forward for due diligence and adjudication by the Investment Committee.
PITCH SESSIONS
Members attend our semi–annual pitch sessions where they hear local food businesses pitch their business ideas. Members vote on their favourite business. One member, one vote. Finalists move forward for due diligence and adjudication by the Investment Committee.
CONNECT
Our events and pitch sessions let members connect, discuss the value they find in investing in their community, and become more engaged in the investment process. Not to mention, they're a lot of fun.
As a member investor of Knives & Forks, you directly support the community in which we live and work. Shop at the businesses you invest in. Socialize your investment with your neighbour. Become empowered in how your money is invested.
Together as the Knives & Forks Community Investment Co-op, we are harnessing the power of our local capital and keeping it flowing within our community.
TIMELINE
FEBRUARY 2015
Consultations with community members with a mutual interest in strengthening BC's local food economy.
SEPTEMBER 2015
Applications open for membership and investment.




BE PART
OF OUR
STORY!
APRIL 2015
Group of community leaders gathered to discuss structure of the investment co-op. Rules of the Co-op were created.
OCTOBER 2015
Launch party and inaugural pitch session.
OUR TEAM

Rory Holland
Director

Donovan Woollard
Director

Ryan Spong
Director

Darren Stott
Director

Kate Dunford
Director

Patrick Nangle
Director

Heather Tanaka
Founder
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