The Co-operative Movement in Tignish was one of the most important events that has ever happened. It is the foundation of Tignish, and what helped bring this strong community together. A co-operative is defined as a democratic form of business, that is organized, owned, and controlled by it's members.

     Business members of the Tignish Co-operative movement include:

          - The Tignish Co-op Convenience Store.

          - The Tignish Co-op Grocery Store.

          - The Tignish Co-op Hardware Store.

          - The Tignish Co-op Saw Mill.

          - The Tignish Credit Union.

          - The Tignish Fisheries Co-op Associated Ltd.

          - The Tignish Health Centre.