Not Your Ordinary Grocery Store
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A cooperative (co-op) is a business that is owned by and for the benefit of its OWNERS.
7 Cooperative Principles
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Voluntary & Open Membership: Everyone is welcome!
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Democratic Member Control: No matter how much equity an Owner contributes, each Owner has only one vote, and therefore, equal say.
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Member Economic Participation: You have to use your Co-op to get the benefits. Buy more, save more!
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Autonomy & Independence: We may collaborate and cooperate with others, but we set our own policies, mission and effect we want to leave on our community.
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Education, Training & Information: We love to help. Let us!
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Cooperation Among Cooperatives: We offer help & ask for help from other cooperatives. We are all in this together to make this world a better place, starting in our community!
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Concern For Community: Although a co-op needs to be profitable to remain in business, a co-op also exists to serve the community, not solely to make a profit for its shareholders.
