Nine Reasons Why Co-ops Are Totally Amazing!

1 Co-operatives Are Democratic

Businesses and organizations that use the co-operative approach are equally owned and controlled by a community of people. One member has one vote.

2 Co-operatives Keep Money & Jobs in the Community

Instead of being owned by a far off corporation, co-ops are owned by the people who use them, which keeps resources in the community.

3 There are Many Kinds of Co-ops

This model isn’t just for “food co-ops.” Other types include farmer, worker, artist, & homeowner co-ops. Credit unions & mutual insurance are also co-operatives!

4 We’re In This Together!

Members/Owners of the  co-operatives equally share the burden in hard times and the benefits in good times.

5 Co-ops Are More Resilient 

When hard times do come around, Co-operatives pull together to make it through economic downturns. They’re also more successful in impoverished communities.

6 They’re Popular

Did you know that one out of every three Americans is a member of a co-op or credit union? It’s not surprising as there are over 40,000 co-operatively owned businesses in the US.

7 Co-ops Help Power the Economy

Nationwide, co-operatives create 2.1 million jobs and generate more than $650 billion in sales and other revenue annually.

8 We Support Each other

Many co-operatively run organizations help support and promote co-ops around the country. These co-ops’ members are other co-operatives.

9 Any Shape or Size is Okay!

Co-ops can have thousands of members or just a few. There’s no right way to be a co-operative. They’re flexible enough to fit different needs.