It’s that time of year again: get geared up for the Seward Co-op Annual Owner Meeting! Join us for drinks, tacos, our annual business meeting, and socializing with fellow owners. This year, we’re excited to do things a little differently, and we’re looking forward to the energy it will bring to our annual gathering. Here’s what to expect:
Seward Co-op Annual Owner Meeting and Social Hour
Monday, Oct. 28, 6–7:30 p.m.
Arbeiter Brewing, 3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis
Tickets: $5 in advance, $15 day-of
Tickets for this year’s Annual Owner Meeting are limited, and we expect them to sell out. We highly recommend registering ahead of time to secure your spot.
To those that have been to our Annual Owner Meetings in the past: welcome back! If you’re new to the event, we’ll be gathering in community to enjoy food, drink, and hold a short business meeting to review the past year. We will announce the 2025 SEED recipients (including the winners of the Community Choice vote) and the newly elected members of the board; and hand out our annual Scorecard, which tracks the work we’ve made towards our Ends statement. The business portion of the evening will be held toward the beginning of the event, with mingling and merriment to follow.
Arbeiter BrewingWe’re excited to host the Annual Owner Meeting in a new venue this year! Arbeiter Brewing, located on Minnehaha Ave. just south of the intersection at Lake Street, offers a comfortable and casual backdrop. Arbeiter opened its doors at the end of 2020 and offers house-made brews, as well as non-alcoholic options like soda and kombucha in a welcoming and inclusive environment. All adult attendees will receive one drink ticket, and juice boxes will be available for kids. Additional beverages can be purchased with cash or credit card.
Local food truck Habanero Taco will provide heavy appetizers for the evening. Each attendee will receive one food ticket for two chicken or vegan street tacos on corn tortillas, with toppings, chips, and salsa.
Parking is free and available along Minnehaha Ave., as well as in the lots next to and behind Arbeiter. Bus lines 7 and 21 have nearby stops and the Lake Street Midtown Station, on the light rail Metro Blue Line, is less than a 10 minute walk from Arbeiter. There is abundant bike parking around and near the building.
Seating at Arbeiter Brewing is available, but limited. Most attendees will be standing. We kindly ask that chairs be made available as needed to those who require them.
If you need help registering in a different language, or would like interpretation services for the business portion of the meeting please email board@seward.coop by Monday, October 7.
There will not be formal childcare at this year’s Annual Owner Meeting, but there will be a Microgreens kids engagement table. Please be sure to register any children you plan to bring to ensure we have enough supplies on hand!
Arbeiter Brewing is a smaller venue than those where past Annual Owner Meetings have been held, and we expect things to get somewhat loud. Ear plugs and sensory resource bags will be available. We also ask attendees to refrain from using strongly scented products before the meeting.
Masks are not required but are welcome. Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell or are experiencing any symptoms of illness.
