Everyone is welcome to shop at our co-op, but there are awesome benefits to ownership.
Become An Owner
BECOME AN OWNER
What's Ownership?
Becoming an owner means you own a share of our business and get to reap the benefits. Food co-ops are grocery stores that are owned by their shoppers. Unlike a corporate grocery store, their purpose isn’t to accumulate profits, but rather to meet the goals of their shoppers and keep wealth in their communities. When you purchase an ownership share in a food co-op like ours, your investment provides the capital we need to run our business, helps you save more on groceries, and gives you a say in our future.
When you become a Menomonie Market owner, you help support:
• Your local community’s economy
• Fair wages and good working conditions for farmers, bakers, and field workers
• Local producers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, and more
• Sustainable producers and practices
• Food and garden education for kids and the community
• Healthier ways of growing food with less impact to the environment
• Better quality foods and ingredients
Everyone is welcome to shop at our co-op, but there are awesome benefits to ownership.
Becoming an owner means you own a share of our business and get to reap the benefits. Food co-ops are grocery stores that are owned by their shoppers. Unlike a corporate grocery store, their purpose isn’t to accumulate profits, but rather to meet the goals of their shoppers and keep wealth in their communities. When you purchase an ownership share in a food co-op like ours, your investment provides the capital we need to run our business, helps you save more on groceries, and gives you a say in our future.
When you become an owner, you help support:
• Your local community’s economy
• Fair wages and good working conditions for farmers, bakers, and field workers
• Local producers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, and more
• Sustainable producers and practices
• Food and garden education for kids and the community
• Healthier ways of growing food with less impact to the environment
• Better quality foods and ingredients
The Perks
When you become an owner, you not only own a share of our business and help to support our local economy, but you also get access to all of these exclusive ways to save on groceries, tools to help you shop efficiently, and opportunities to shape how our co-op is run.
THE PERKS
✓ One Vote for Board of Directors
✓ Extra 10% Off Co+op Deals
✓ Online Order History
✓ Online Shopping List Builder
✓ Virtual Wallet
✓ Exclusive Owner-Only Coupons
✓ Annual Owner Appreciation Days Sale
✓ Pre-ordered Bulk & Case Discounts
✓ Opportunity to Run for Board of Directors
✓ Mailed Co+op Deals Flyers
✓ Check-Writing for up to $40 over Purchase
✓ Declining Balance Spending Tool
✓ Ownership of a Thriving, Local Business
✓ Patronage Dividend in Profitable Years
✓ Admission to Annual Owner Meeting
✓ Admission to Monthly Board Meetings
✓ Extra 10% Off Co+op Deals
✓ Annual Owner Sales
✓ Exclusive Owner Coupons
✓ Bulk & Case Discounts
✓ Online Shopping List Builder
✓ Online Order History
✓ Online Virtual Wallet
✓ Declining Balance Spending Tool
✓ Check-Writing for up to $20 over Purchase
✓ One Vote in Elections
✓ Admission to Annual Owner Meeting
✓ Admission to Monthly Board Meetings
✓ Opportunity to Run for Board of Directors
✓ Patronage Dividend in Profitable Years
✓ Ownership of a Thriving, Local Business
10% Off Co+op Deals
(Starting May 31st) Owners automatically get an additional 10% off all Co+op Deals.
Bulk & Case Discounts
Owners automatically get 10% off when they buy cases of products.
Declining Balance Tool
Owners can load funds onto their account to help them budget.
One Vote in Elections
Owners may cast one vote in any elections hosted by our co-op.
Annual Owner Sales
Owners get exclusive access to special sales throughout the year.
Online List Builder
Owners can log into shop.mmfc.coop to build shopping lists.
Check-Writing
Owners can write out checks for $20 over a purchase for cash back.
Board Eligibility
Owners are eligible to run for a seat on our board of directors.
Exclusive Coupons
Owners are eligible to receive coupons in the mail and our newsletter.
Order History
Owners can log into shop.mmfc.coop to see all of their receipts.
Meeting Admission
Owners can attend board meetings and our Annual Owner Meeting.
Patronage Dividend
Owners may receive a patronage dividend in profitable years.
How to Become an Owner
Anyone can become a Menomonie Market owner, and investing is easy! There are two types of ownership—individual and business/organization. Individual ownerships are for an individual who intends to purchase products for personal use. Business/organization ownerships are for cooperatives, non-profit organizations, partnerships, or businesses that intend to purchase products for business use.
Purchase an Ownership Share for Yourself or Your Business
To purchase an ownership share for yourself or your business, fill out the online application below, or visit our customer service desk to fill out a paper copy and submit a one-time equity investment of $100 or four quarterly equity investments of $30 over the first year. When you do so, you’ll be assigned an owner number and immediately have access to your owner benefits.
Gift an Ownership Share to Someone Else
Interested in gifting an ownership share to a friend or family member? The process is simple, too! Fill out the online application below, or visit our customer service desk to fill out a paper copy and submit a one-time investment of $100 for their equity share. When you do so, you’ll receive a card that you can give to your loved one to let them know they have been gifted an ownership share. They’ll then need to visit our customer service desk to complete the paperwork and begin using their benefits.
HOW TO BECOME AN OWNER
Anyone can become a Menomonie Market owner, and investing is easy! There are two types of ownership—individual and business/organization. Individual ownerships are for an individual who intends to purchase products for personal use. Business/organization ownerships are for cooperatives, non-profit organizations, partnerships, or businesses that intend to purchase products for business use.
Purchase an Ownership Share for Yourself or Your Business
To purchase an ownership share for yourself or your business, fill out the online application below, or visit our customer service desk to fill out a paper copy and submit a one-time equity investment of $100 or four quarterly equity investments of $30 over the first year. When you do so, you’ll be assigned an owner number and immediately have access to your owner benefits.
Gift an Ownership Share to Someone Else
Interested in gifting an ownership share to a friend or family member? The process is simple, too! Fill out the online application below, or visit our customer service desk to fill out a paper copy and submit a one-time investment of $100 for their equity share. When you do so, you’ll receive a card that you can give to your loved one to let them know they have been gifted an ownership share. They’ll then need to visit our customer service desk to complete the paperwork and begin using their benefits.
GIVE THE GIFT OF OWNERSHIP
Interested in gifting ownership to a loved one? The process is simple too!
1. Submit a one-time investment of $100.
To submit payment, visit our customer service desk at the front of our store. Payments may be made in full for $100 or via a payment plan of $30 per quarter.
2. Give the ownership to your loved one.
When you pay for the ownership, you will receive a card that you can give to your loved one to let them know they have been gifted ownership of our co-op. To complete the sign up process and begin receiving their benefits, they may then visit our customer service desk at the front of our store to complete the paperwork.
Fill Out an Ownership Application
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Menomonie
814 Main Street E.
Menomonie, WI
54751
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(715) 231-3663
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Eau Claire, WI
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814 Main Street E.
Menomonie, WI 54751
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