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Co-ops as Public Service Providers

By |2023-05-05T20:30:23-04:00March 31st, 2014|

John Sheller, Trustee PCC Natural Markets   Seattle, WA   John shares a unique perspective he brings to his board by way of his professional work as a manager of public libraries in the Seattle region. You may be surprised at how much overlap exists between a public library system and a community-ownd co-op. A fascinating watch!

Why Grow Co-ops: The Social + Economic Benefits

By |2023-05-05T20:07:56-04:00March 7th, 2013|

Doug Hoffer, State Auditor of Vermont   In terms that economists and policy-makers can appreciate, Doug Hoffer enumerates a handful (but certainly not all) of the benefits to local communities and economies of growing cooperative enterprises of all sorts.

Civic Involvement in Co-op Development

By |2023-05-05T20:08:38-04:00July 20th, 2012|

Madeline Rogero, Mayor City of Knoxville, TN Mayor Rogero tells an important story about the partnership between the Three Rivers Market Co-op and the City of Knoxville.  The results of that partnership have been fruitful for all involved including the members, the citizens, the co-op and the City.

Cooperatives are Good for Cities

By |2023-05-05T20:08:57-04:00April 16th, 2012|

Russ Wille, Community Development Director City of St. Peter, MN   Another successful tale of cities and co-ops cooperating to everyone's benefit.  Mr. Wille takes us through the types of aid that were made available to the St. Peter Food Co-op, as well as the benefits to the city as a result of the partnership.

When Local Government Cooperates

By |2023-05-05T20:33:21-04:00February 26th, 2012|

Clem Nilan, General Manager City Market Onion River Co-op   Ed Antczak, Economic Development Specialist City of Burlington Community & Economic Development Office   Look at what is possible when there's the political will to cooperate! The City of Burlington, VT, and the Onion River Co-op, in a brilliant display of cooperation on a civic level, have forged a partnership now 10 years strong.

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