Zone Coopérative de l'Université Laval

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:

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

References

  1. ^ a b http://biz.branchez-vous.com/communiques/detail/communiques_89660.html, Branchez-Vous
  2. ^ http://www.zone.coop/jahia/Jahia/accueil/la_cooperative/mission_et_historique, History
  3. ^ http://www.zone.coop/jahia/webdav/site/zone/shared/documents/Rapport_Annuel_2007-2008.pdf, Annual report 2007-2008
  4. ^ http://www.zone.coop/jahia/Jahia/accueil/la_cooperative/gala_releve_en_or, Gala de la Relève en or

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