We need you! In case you missed this in last month’s newsletter.
Want to make a lasting impact in the Cedar Valley? Here’s your chance.
The way that a community develops, improves, and changes (or doesn’t) over time is affected by decisions made and actions taken by people in that community. Many of us go through our daily lives without ever really thinking about this – that, especially in a community of this size, we have the opportunity to influence the future shape and success of this place we call home.
Establishing a community-owned grocery store has so many proven benefits for a community, not the least of which are a host of economic benefits. We are fortunate to also have a City government that has recognized the importance of this project and specifically included the establishment of our food co-op in its strategic plan.
We have a highly desirable site and are working to get it through all of the necessary channels of approval; we have successfully completed the first phase of our capital campaign; we have 1155 member-owners and growing!
If you’d like to be part of the next exciting steps for the Co-op – store design, fundraising, hiring a general manager – we encourage you to run for the Board of Directors! We have a great group of dedicated board members that team well and enjoy working together.
Board members serve 3-year terms, with the next term beginning in November. Applications will be accepted beginning in early August.
To learn more about becoming a board member, visit our website, or email us: info@rootedcarrot.coop.