BONNIE: Welcome everyone…Bonnie introduces herself as Project Manager and introduces cooperative nature of presentation with Board members.
BONNIE
Opening in 2012
BONNIE: This is our timeline—but our timeline depends upon YOU
We are a diverse group of non-profit leaders, and business community, young energetic, etc.
1) The STORE! 2) Owner of a cooperatively run local business, a member-owned and member-controlled business that operates for the mutual benefit of all members. You have a voice in how the store is run. 3) If the Co-op does well, You Do well! The Co-op’s profit is returned to its member-owners in proportion to the amount of business each member has conducted with the cooperative. Cooperatives keep money, jobs and profits in the local community. 4) Co-op ownership means putting your dollars where your values are: quality food for our community , healthy communities (Vision 2020), creating jobs, and supporting local farms and businesses. 5) You receive specials from local businesses who support this initiative.