Welcome Anne Nadel-Walbridge
GCG has hired its first ever Growth Recruitment Coordinator. Welcome Anne Nadel-Walbridge!
Read moreGrab Your GCG Lawn Sign!
It's spring! Show your GCG pride by getting a GCG lawn sign!
Lawn signs are available at Next Chapter Bookstore starting May 10th. They are $3/sign. Limited supply, so get yours soon! These signs are for owners only.
The May Update
Granite City Grocery is in full swing with our Spring Owner Recruitment Campaign. And, there's a lot more than that underway! Check out our May Update!
Read moreApril Outreach Events
April was a busy month for Granite City Grocery. We held back-to-back outreach events at the Quarry Grill & Tavern. Trained board members and volunteers in owner recruitment strategy, held several Committee meetings, passed a budget for the new year, and launched owner recruitment teams! Here are some pictures from some of our April outreach events! At right, GCG Prez Chris Riddell and Matt Cropp of Cooperative Vermont.
GCG to Bring Affordable, Fresh, & Healthy Food Back to Downtown Barre
We're Hiring!
We have finally reached a stage in our food co-op development where we need more help. It's time for our first paid position! We're hiring for a temporary, part-time Outreach Coordinator. If you are interested, click here to read the full job description. We expect the successful candidate to start May 1st and work until December 31st, although we may extend the position through 2015. We will accept applications until the position is filled. Come work for a great organization looking to bring fresh food back to downtown Barre!
Read moreMore than 400 Owners!
400 owners and counting! Here are the names of the owners who are willing to let us share their names! If you are an owner and you don't see your name here and would like to, please email us at [email protected]
Read moreMeet the Candidates!
Meet your GCG Director candidates!
Read moreTwo EASY Ways to Spread the Word!
Co-ops build their owner base organically. Each owner has the power to bring in new owners by virtue of sharing their enthusiasm and the reason for becoming an owner of the co-op with their social networks - family, friends, colleagues, neighbors...
Here are two easy ways that you can encourage people to become an owner today:
- Facebook post
- Personal emails to people in your networks
Read on for two sample posts that you can easily use and tailor for your purposes!
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