Part of a series of webinars geared towards General Managers, this one outlines expectations and goals for monitoring reports in terms of financial desires. The speaker provides a template for guidance.
An online guide with steps to starting a food co-op, which also includes case studies, how to convert private grocery stores into co-ops, what the director should do after hiring a GM, etc.
A video that describes how to select a General Manager candidate through a professional hiring process, what a General Manager's qualifications are, and his or her duties before and after a store opens.
A lecture discussing when one should hire, what to look for, how to establish an effective relationship and how to know if hiring a project manager is worth investing in.
A list of ten merchandising tips to help maximize the potential sales of healthy foods.
The featured topic of this brief is Youth as Change Agents: Youth Focused Corner Store Projects. Youth often shop at nearby corner stores and as a result, corner stores can be a significant environmental influence on the snacking habits of youth. The brief provides examples of successful corner stores that integrate local youth.
Minneapolis' Powderhorn community residents have started a group called The Carrot Initiative to push for more fresh food in their neighborhood. The group put a $5000 deposit on an old Furniture Liquidators building in order to hold space for a potential grocer. The neighborhood is one of a few officially-recognized food deserts in south Minneapolis.
A presentation addressing the impact the economy has on co-ops, how co-op managers and boards should respond, and the opportunities that continue to exist during hard times.
This webinar explains the role of the steering committee or Board of Directors and how it changes as a co-op evolves. Topics include Board structure and accountability, governance systems and relationships with the general manager.
The Food Trust strives to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food. Representatives from the group briefed the Governor’s Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture about Maryland’s food deserts and the resulting healthy food financing initiative. Food deserts have been identified in rural areas, like Dorchester County, as well as urban areas, like Baltimore City.