Neighborhood Aims for Co-Op Grocery in Food Desert

Overview

Greensboro is aiming to create a co - op grocery in their area, which is considered a food desert area.  They are hoping that the site will entice other businesses like pharmacies or delis to open within the surrounding area. 

Creekside, new Elkins Park co-op, 'off to a great start'

Overview

An article about the struggles behind the start-up of the Creekside Co-op. The co-op has 1,871 households and hopes to do $5.8 million in sales in its first year.

Understanding the Balance Sheet

Overview

A webinar on how to understand balance sheets in order to better understand the organization's financial conditions.

Starting a Buying Club

Overview

A panel discussing existing buying club resources, how to start a buying club and tells stories of those working with buying clubs.

Planning Your Member Loan Campaign

Overview

An explanation of how to plan, organize, and implement a member loan program. Participants also learn about the role of professional consulting support and legal counsel in the planning and implementation process.

Orientation to food cooperative development. Four cornerstones in 3 stages

Overview

A lecture about how the "Development Model: Four cornerstones in Three Stages" can be developed during the start up of a co-op. Participants understand the importance of this sequence and road map it offers.

Orientation to Facility Project Management

Overview

A lesson about project components, the roles of the project team, and how to prepare for the construction phase of a project.

Official Channel of The Washington State Department of Agriculture

Overview

A series of short videos on good agriculture practices. Farmers share their stories and strategies.

Monitoring Executive Limitations: What's working for GMs and Boards?

Overview

Part of a series of webinars geared towards General Managers, this one focuses on working with a Board. The speaker also discusses asset protection and planning and budgeting.

Membership Rights and Responsibilities + Treatment of Consumers

Overview

This webinar explores the benefits, responsibilities and rights of members, along with how consumers are to be treated. The speaker provides a monitoring report template for guidance.

Pages