Co-op Cafe Philadelphia 2019
We had a great day of conversation focused on the theme Expand the Vision of “We” in Philadelphia, PA! 16 people including staff, managers and directors from 7 co-ops participated Thank you for contributing during the day – [...]
Safety Matters
Is your store prepared for an emergency? “It feels like an intimidating, and not immediately gratifying topic,” admits Mike Feiner - Safety, Security, and Loss Prevention Consultant, ”and that’s precisely why it’s important.” Considering your operation’s safety doesn’t have to be intimidating. “Think of preparation as your fire extinguisher,” Feiner adds, “It’s better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.”
Co-op Cafe Greenfield 2019
We had a great day of conversation focused on the theme Expand the Vision of “We” in Greenfield, MA! 39 people including staff, managers and directors from 13 co-ops participated Thank you for contributing during the day – [...]
Co-op Cafe Madison 2019
We had a great day of conversation focused on the theme Expand the Vision of “We” in Madison! 12 people including staff, managers and directors from 7 co-ops participated Thank you for contributing during the day – adding your [...]
Co-op Cafe Portland 2019
We had a great day of conversation focused on the theme Expand the Vision of “We” in Portland, OR! 19 people including staff, managers and directors from 6 co-ops participated Thank you for contributing during the day – adding [...]
Welcoming Improvement
Creating a store that reflects the community it serves AND occupies is a difficult endeavor. At Durham Co-op Market they are committing to the hard work of being welcoming to every shopper, in a way that each shopper will feel welcomed.
Principles of ‘Openness’
Co-op Principle #1: Open & Voluntary Membership; in this installment filmed for the 2019 Cooperative Cafe series, LaDonna challenges us to deeply examine 'Openness' and 'Voluntary' at our own co-ops. Can we see ourselves in the Co-ops' story? Can our neighbors? Even when we struggle to compete to be seen or heard in the crowded marketplace, cooperative have a competitive advantage when it comes to being an inclusive, welcoming community gathering place.
Columinate: Who We Are
At Columinate, we are catalysts for common good. Our member-consultants share strategies, tools, and skills to help purpose-driven organizations build and empower community. From the city to the suburbs and beyond, co-ops are both the foundation and the backbone of strong communities. Our role is to illuminate solutions to guide these organizations forward.
Columinate Supports Ohio Startup Gem City Market
Consultants bring innovation, passion to the groundbreaking project (from Left) Corrine Saunders, Kenya Baker, Lela Klein, Wynston Estis and Amaha Sellassie participate in the Gem City Market ceremonial groundbreaking. Dayton, OH [...]
Know Your Where & Why: The Value of CAT Surveys
Knowing where you draw your business from is a good idea; knowing how you’re performing in your trade area is even better. A Customer Address and Transaction (CAT) survey accomplishes both, giving you a valuable snapshot to inform marketing focus. It’s a straightforward analysis worth returning to time and time again.