Like the new buds of spring, the immediate benefits of being a card-carrying Cedar Falls Food Co-op member-owner just keep growing. We have 4 new business partners to announce this month!

Looking to dress up your next outfit or the walls of your home? Gallery 106 is offering 10% off of their fun & funky jewelry collection & Bryan Sink artwork. You can’t go wrong with either of them. If you haven’t been to Gallery 106, be sure to pop in & say hello. You’ll be glad you did! 

The seasons are changing & maybe you’re sensing that it’s time for a change, too. Yet, you can’t quite put your finger on what it is. What if you could seek counsel from your very own guardian angels? Speaker, author and educator, Maria Gurney Peth PhD, utilizes her intuitive abilities to acknowledge the support of the divine angels in her life and the  lives of others. Maria’s Angelic Enlightenment is offering 10% off of a 50 minute session  to tap into unique guidance for your life & inspiration for your soul so you may discover your true life’s purpose. 

It takes great skill, commitment and passion to produce the highest quality chocolates available and Chocolaterie Stam downtown Cedar Falls definitely delivers. Now, the Cedar Valley can indulge in the nearly 100-year-old Dutch tradition of fresh cream and nut filled bonbons along with other fine confections, their own rich coffee blend, and homemade Italian gelato. Co-op member- owners will receive 10% off of Stam baking products like cocoa, chocolate squares & chips! Sure, you’ve tasted chocolate before – but nothing better than this.    

Suffering from migraines, fibromyalgia, asthma, neck pain, lower back pain or digestive disorders? By caring for the upper spine and nervous system, you’re not necessarily treating those conditions; however, you are allowing your body to heal as it is designed to! Dr. Kyle Troyer at Upper Cervical Health Center is offering $150.00 off your initial visit, which includes exam and x-ray, to help you take back your life! Whether you are seeking care for a specific condition or you are taking advantage of the wonderful preventative benefits of a safe, natural, and effective health care practice, you won’t be disappointed.

We are very proud to say that the Cedar Falls Brown Bottle has been a long-standing business partner with us. For over 30 years, this family-owned restaurant has provided a relaxed dining atmosphere where patrons can enjoy savory Italian dishes, tasty desserts and select from an exemplary wine list. In addition, their menu provides a variety of options for those with dietary restrictions. For example, they have a vegetarian lasagna which is simply amazing, as well as gluten-free pizzas.

They also have a banquet room that accommodates up to 45 people, so please keep this in mind when planning your next party or meeting. They will do everything they can to make your occasion memorable, and the best part is there is no clean-up for you!

Be sure to take advantage of your business partner discount of 10% off a dine-in only meal at the Cedar Falls Brown Bottle. It will be a superb dining experience that you and your family will enjoy.

Our business partner program continues to expand and the savings keep adding up for all the members of the Cedar Falls Food Co-op! We are thankful to our membership & all of the local businesses that have found value in supporting our grassroots effort to bring a grocery store to the area that is owned by the community & seeks to provide a space for area grower’s to bring their products to the marketplace on a daily & on-going basis. Let’s continue to share that message with our friends, neighbors & colleagues!

For those of you interested in taking your valentine out for a cultural dining experience this February 14th, you’ll be excited to learn that we’ve partnered with Ginger Thai & The Thai Bowl this month! These two authentically-delicious Thai cuisine establishments are offering 10% off of your purchase. Now that is a sweet & not sour, deal!

Looking to get charged up & add a little light to your life? Batteries Plus Bulbs is now offering our card-carrying members 15% off their entire purchase at the Waterloo store. Pop on over there for all of your battery & light bulb needs. It’s truly an enlightening experience!

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner – the day of love, romance and all things sentimental. Before reaching for the usual heart-shaped box of chocolates, consider the benefits of your Cedar Falls Food Co-op membership.

For instance, how about having dinner with the one you love at Cafe Due or Montage? Not only will the two of you enjoy a wonderfully prepared meal, but with your membership you’ll save 10% off of your entire bill.

If your significant other is a fitness buff, think about buying a class package at Balance Hot Yoga or making a purchase for him or her at The Runner’s Flat.

For the coffee lover in your life, there are definitely perks to having your membership at Cup of Joe, Sidecar Coffee and Cottonwood Canyon.

If you want to spend some quality time together, you could enjoy a workshop at Three Pines Farm or relax with a Brew Debut at Singlespeed Brewing.

There are many opportunities available with your Cedar Falls Food Co-op membership. For a complete list of business partners and the benefits offered for each one, check out all of our Business Partner Specials.

We are very excited to share with you a little bit more information about a business partner that has been an integral part of our growth from fairly early on in our grassroots effort to bring a food co-op to Cedar Falls. Sidecar Coffee Roasters, owned by CFFC founding member-owner Jed VanderZanden, roasts their high-quality coffee beans right here in Cedar Falls!

This month, Jed is roasting up one of thee finest quality coffees out there. Once roasted to perfection, this single-origin coffee boasts a nice, bright, lemony character with floral notes. If you’ve never tried Kenyan coffee now is the time to check it out. Be sure to use your coupon code to get 10% off, type CFCOOP10 & your member # into the notes section when placing your online order. Subscription service is available too. If you live in Cedar Falls, you’ll receive your coffee on your doorstep within 2 days!! Fast & fresh. However, try to make sure you take time to sip & savor the delicious coffee that Sidecar Coffee Roasters crafts.

Finally, Jed wanted me to share with you all that he REALLY wants you to take advantage of not just his offer, but ALL of the offers provided by business owners throughout our area. Want to learn more about who’s on our killer list? Check out our business partner program listing by clicking here. 

It’s a new year and the co-op has some new business partnerships to announce! Eagle Peak Healing Arts Center & Cup of Joe coffeehouse have joined the line-up of an already killer list of local area businesses that are flocking to help us get the word out about the Cedar Falls Food Co-op!! These businesses believe in our mission enough to offer all of you, our beloved founding membership, wonderful deals from their already established businesses. Please be sure to use your membership card and take advantage of all of the awesome savings provided by businesses like Eagle Peak Healing Arts Center & Cup of Joe.

The next time you head into Cup of Joe for a medium sized drip coffee be sure to bring your membership card & get a FREE upgrade to a large!! Oh, and of course, if you plan to get a large in the first place, bring your card to save some coin!! Cha-ching! Cup of Joe is offering all CFFC member-owners a large drip coffee for the price of a medium. 

Are you feeling out of sorts? Pain, fatigue, anxious, congested? Try acupuncture! If you have never received acupuncture before you owe it to yourself to check it out and Eagle Peak Healing Arts Center is offering a HUGE savings on your first treatment (only $45!) plus 10% off of any salves or patches you may choose to purchase.

The other really awesome part of the businesses that joined our Business Partner Program this month is that both decision makers also joined as Cedar Falls Food Co-op founding member-owners!! 2016 is off to a great start!

July is one of the hottest months of the year. So, we have cool deals for our members!! Tony’s Pizzaria & Cup of Joe are offering savings to our members the entire month! If you’re not a member yet, it isn’t too late. Become a member today to take advantage of the cool savings!

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The Cedar Falls Food Co-op understands the importance of recognizing, supporting and showcasing local businesses within our community. In turn, many businesses have already shown great excitement and interest in the growth and development of our community-owned co-op. To honor our new founding members, in 2015, the Cedar Falls Food Co-op is excited to announce our Business Partner of the Month. We are partnering with local businesses to provide our members with various specials and discounts. We are very pleased to offer our members such an immediate benefit. Once our store is open, members will, naturally, have access to the many benefits of being a member-owner. Our doors aren’t open just yet. However, providing our members with perks now, in this initial phase, feels fitting. We also desire to support our local businesses. So through our Facebook page and within our website and E-newsletters, we will be promoting a business of the month by featuring them and highlighting their services. Fostering supportive business partnerships benefits the whole community and certainly also reflects the cooperative model. Stay tuned in the months to come, as we will announce our monthly partners and the specials they are offering to our members!