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Invest in Community: Homestead Co-operative Webinar

Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
12:00pm to 1:00pm

Free
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Organized by: Homestead Coworking
Oct.
22

Own shares in the iconic Alberta Block Building with 6% returns, $10K minimum, award-winning Fu’s Repair Shop, and steady rental income.

1. Welcome & Introduction

  • Overview of Homestead Investment Co-operative
  • Why invest through a community co-op?
    • Local empowerment, shared prosperity, social impact
    • Democratic decision-making & long-term vision

2. About the Alberta Block Building

  • Historic significance: Former home of CKUA radio for decades
  • 2015 complete retrofit: Energy efficient, low operating costs
  • Current performance:
    • $8.85M appraised value, 4% vacancy rate
    • Home to award-winning Fu’s Repair Shop
    • Revenue growth potential: rooftop patio, amenity rentals

3. Market Context & Opportunity

  • Downtown Edmonton commercial real estate trends
  • Unique access for small investors & companies
  • $9.0M deal structure and phased capital raise

4. Investment Details

  • Minimum investment: $10,000 (Class B shares)
  • Projected annual returns: 6%+
  • RRSP/TFSA eligibility through Canadian Workers Cooperative Federation
  • Membership & voting rights: One member, one vote
  • Early commitment benefits and incentives

5. Governance & Community

  • Meet the founding board and new directors
  • Role of investors beyond capital: mentoring, referrals, voting
  • How investor shares work and redemption policies

6. How to Get Involved

  • Sign-up process via investor portal
  • Access to due diligence documents
  • Opportunities to tour the building
  • Timeline for investment and closing (Oct 31, 2025)

7. Q&A Session

  • Live answers to your questions

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