- Zone Coopérative de l'Université Laval
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Zone Coopérative de l'Université Laval 
Type Cooperative Industry Retail Founded 1987 Headquarters Quebec City Revenue 28,357,554 CAD (2007-2008) Employees 137 full time and 286 part time Website www.zone.coop Coopérative de l'Université Laval (often designated by its commercial diminutive "Zone") is a cooperative involved in the sale of products for the community of Université Laval.
With a turnover of 28 million Canadian dollars and 53 878 members, it is the largest university cooperative in Quebec.[1]
The cooperative has been recognized as number one Canadian university library by the Globe and Mail in 2007.[1]
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History
The cooperative was founded in 1987 under the name "Procure coopérative de matériel étudiant". In 1996, the cooperative merged with its rival on campus "Coop Comptoir Sciences" to form the current entity.[2]
Stores
There are 8 stores scattered in the various buildings of the Université Laval:
- Maurice Pollack: cooperative general store covering all sectors
- Adrien-Pouliot: specialized in science and engineering
- Charles-De Koninck: specialized in law
- La Fabrique: specialized in arts
- Palasis-Prince: Specialized in administrative sciences
- Ferdinand-Vandry: Specialized in health sciences
- La Boutique de l'Université Laval: clothing and accessories bearing the effigy of the university
- Boutique du Rouge et Or: clothing and accessories bearing the sports teams effigies of the university
Community involvement
The cooperative paid $1 052 391 in rebate and $408 185 in donations and sponsorships for the 2006-2007 years.[3]
In addition, each year the cooperative organizes the Gala de la Relève en Or[4] to reward students initiatives.
See also
- Université Laval
- Cooperative
References
- ^ a b http://biz.branchez-vous.com/communiques/detail/communiques_89660.html, Branchez-Vous
- ^ http://www.zone.coop/jahia/Jahia/accueil/la_cooperative/mission_et_historique, History
- ^ http://www.zone.coop/jahia/webdav/site/zone/shared/documents/Rapport_Annuel_2007-2008.pdf, Annual report 2007-2008
- ^ http://www.zone.coop/jahia/Jahia/accueil/la_cooperative/gala_releve_en_or, Gala de la Relève en or
External links
- Site web de la coopérative (French)
Categories:- Cooperatives in Canada
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