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Owner Benefits
You don't need to be an owner to shop at Green Top Grocery... but ownership does have its benefits!
Being an owner of a co-op like Green Top Grocery comes with a lot of great perks — financial and democratic! Do you want to be part of building a resilient, self-supporting local economy?
Support local farmers who grow the best food in central Illinois?
Have a voice in what happens at your independent grocery store?
If so, ownership is for you!
Financial Benefits of Ownership
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Local Loyalty Points
Buying local pays! Earn a point for every penny you spend, and TWO points for local items. Redeem those points for $$ off your checkout total!
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Class Discounts
Pick up some new skills with discounts on classes in our teaching kitchen.
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Reusable Dishes
Borrow our reusable dishes (plates, glasses, silverware, napkins) for your next event. Save money and be sustainable, too!
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Reciprocal Benefits
If you’re traveling, be sure to shop at co-ops in other communities. At check out tell them you're an owner at Green Top Grocery; many offer reciprocal benefits!
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Monthly Owner-only sales flyer
Owners get their own monthly sales flyer full of extra deals, just for you!
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Quarterly Owner Appreciation Days
The more you buy, the bigger the discount! 10% off purchases $99 and under; 15% off $100-$149, 20% off $150 and above.
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Case Discounts
Got a favorite item you stock up on? Save 10% on special orders when you purchase by the case
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Teaching Kitchen
As an owner, you get 3 free rental hours of our Teaching Kitchen per month! Use our kitchen cooking with friends, teach a class, host your bookclub or a meetings... so many possibilities! (subject to availablity and approval)
Democratic Benefits of Ownership
As an owner, you get to vote in the Green Top Annual Election for:
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Our board consists of 9 elected members with rotating 3-year terms. If you'd like to participate in the democratic governance of our co-op and help guide our store into the future, consider running for the board. Owners must be up to date on all ownership payments, and have been an owner at least 3 months. Email directors@GreenTopGrocery.com for more information.
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Co-ops are democratically organized, and owners get a voice and a vote on many aspects.
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Each year, owners can vote for new board members and charitable organizations to receive Positive Change donations