Why do we raise the funds needed to open our store from co-op owners? Because co-ops aren’t like other businesses. We have the ability to raise capital from our owners. It’s our unique structure as a co-op that makes us awesome–and allows owners this unique opportunity! And it allows owners the opportunity to volunteer theirRead more
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The best part about raising money from co-op owners to open our store is the win/win/win proposition. Owners win by earning a potential return while putting their money to work to build our store. The community wins because the co-op will support our local economy and local producers. The co-op wins because raising money fromRead more
Did you know co-ops are founded on 7 Cooperative Principles? Yep! And one is Economic Participation. As owners we demonstrate this principle by buying shares. Another way to demonstrate the principle of Economic Participation is to participate in funding our store BEYOND the purchase of ownership shares. Stay tunedRead more
Have you ever thought about how much money it takes to build a cooperative grocery store – or any grocery store for that matter? The land, the building, the shelving, the check-out lanes, the freezers, the refrigerators, the cooking equipment, the stock, the staff…you can see it all adds up fast! Building our co-op willRead more
HGC Market Days HGC is currently seeking vendors for the HGC Market Days on the 3rd Saturday of the month, Feb-May, from 10am-2pm at the Hudson Middle School. This indoor farmers market features vendors with food items, natural, organic and local hand-crafted products. See application for details at hudsongrocery.coop/eventsRead more