The Essentials

This Could Be Ours

July 31, 2021/in General Information, The Essentials /by Eric Shellito

This Could Be Ours is a photo album magazine to inspire your food co-op dream.

Bylaws Basics I & II

July 20, 2021/in Business Development, Legal, The Essentials /by Eric Shellito

Bylaws establish guidelines for how your organization will run. Learn the best practices for startup co-ops when writing their bylaws.

Legal Primer

July 16, 2021/in Business Development, General Information, Legal, The Essentials /by Eric Shellito

Your must-read guide to incorporation, articles and bylaws, membership, equity, liability, patronage, and more.

The FCI Guide to Starting a Food Co-Op

July 5, 2021/in Getting Started, The Essentials /by Eric Shellito

As an organizer working to start a food co-op, you’ve likely asked yourself but where do I start?

La Guia De FCI Para Iniciar Una Cooperativa De Alimentos.

July 3, 2021/in Getting Started, The Essentials /by Eric Shellito

Esta publicación ha sido un esfuerzo cooperativo entre todas las personas que se esfuerzan por construir la economía cooperativa compartiendo nuestro conocimiento y experiencia.

Get Started with Food Co-op Initiative

Food Co-op Initiative provides exceptional resources for people in the U.S. working to start a retail food co-op that meets the needs of their community. New startups can use our materials at no charge and are able to reach out to our staff for phone consultations and additional technical help.

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