Owner Katie Lopes Connects With Her Vegetable Farm
Chicago Market Owner Katie Lopes, #917, is pretty connected to where her food comes from so we’re bringing you her story of a recent farm visit. Our vision is a store that helps shoppers stay connected to their food and farmers.
New Owner Bridget Janso has the perfect antidote to being 'Blue'
With her sweet pooch, Blue, in tow, one of Chicago Market's newest Owners, Bridget Janso #1508, has a list of things she'd like to see come to life once our Co-op opens. But first...here's a little about her and her brood.
Meet Our New Project Manager
One of the major milestones in a co-op's development is hiring a Project Manager and we're bringing one on right now!
Up & Coming Conference Recap
How do start-up grocery co-ops like ours learn from experts and peers? The annual Up & Coming Food Co-op Conference is one of the many ways!
Read moreOwner Drew Roley Wants His Co-op to be Connected to the Community
Uptown Owner Drew Roley, #1507, is a voice in favor of the Co-op being an engaged part of the community. "Concern for Community" is one of the seven cooperative principles we adhere to so we couldn't agree more!
A Glimpse Into Our Future at River Valley Co-op in Northhampton, MA
The co-op model works. That's the moral of the story of the River Valley Co-op in Northampton, MA.
Rosemary Metzger Wants a Grocery Store Where She Has a Voice
Rosemary Metzger, Owner #1495, has a vision for ways her grocery Co-op can help her. Read how.
The Producer's Perspective from Meliora Cleaning Products
We're excited to bring you a guest blog post from Kate Jakubas, Owner #406, who has a producer's perspective on the value of Chicago Market in our city.
In early 2013, probably right around when you were starting to get some traction on the Chicago Market idea, I had a little seed of an idea that I wanted to make cleaning products.
Thanks to Our Volunteers for a Terrific 2018!
With 2018 behind us, Chicago Market – (YOUR) Community Co-op – would like to take the opportunity to say THANK YOU to ALL our volunteers for your time, talent, and enthusiasm.