2022 Annual Owner Meeting Recap
51st Annual Owner Meeting: Celebrating the Power of Cooperation and Community
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2023 SEED Recipients
The Seward Co-op SEED program is a way in which we reach our Ends. The SEED program is a simple yet powerful community giving opportunity that allows customers to “round-up” their grocery bill for recipient organizations that share our commitment to a healthy community. All funds donated at the register are given directly to the recipient organization…
Tami Bauers
Tami Bauers Cooperative Project Coordinator Since 1994, I have served co-ops throughout the U.S. as an employee, board member, owner/shopper and most recently as a freelance project coordinator. I have a Certificate in Co-operative Management and Executive Professional Development from the International Centre for Co-operative Management at St. Mary’s University in Halifax. I am motivated…
Organizational Changes at Seward Co-op
As board president of Seward Community Cooperative, I am writing to let you know that our long-term General Manager, Sean Doyle, has decided to resign to take a position with the National Cooperative Grocers. As General Manager of Seward Co-op, Sean has played many roles over his 18 years — leader, manager, cooperator, confidante, role…
Co-op History: Relationships and Access to Organic Produce Blooms
Enjoy special treats, prizes, and face time with local growers at the 21st Annual CSA Fair Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cooperation Keeps Produce Lively
Demeter (she/her), a Produce Replenishment Buyer and Shift Lead, has worked at Seward Co-op’s Friendship store for much of the COVID-19 pandemic. In her role, she has experienced the ups and downs of navigating stocking a department when supply chain issues pose challenges. Despite those challenges, working at the co-op with people she cares about,…
2021 Annual Owner Meeting Recap
Celebrating 50 Years: Seward Co-op within the Broader Movement for Abolition and Liberation
Welcome Back to Returning Board Members
Congratulations to Cassandra Meyer, Sally Nixon and Kate Seybold! These incumbents were all re-elected in Oct. 2021 to three year terms. As directors on Seward Co-op’s board, these co-op owners are responsible for articulating the vision and goals that management pursues and achieves. The 2021 election featured six highly qualified candidates. Thank you to those…
The Future of Seward Co-op Leadership: Angel and Ray
We’d like to once again thank Liz Liddiard Wozniak (she/her) for the many years of growth she ushered in before she retired. Liz’s retirement comes new opportunities for staff. The loss of Liz’s guidance in Human Resources will be felt, and in her stead, Seward Co-op is proud to introduce the next generation of leaders…
Seward Co-op Receives Employee Retention Credit
On Monday, Aug. 23, the co-op received its first payment on our request for the federal Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The co-op applied for the ERC for the first two quarters of the current calendar year. We qualified because of the government-mandated closure of our seating areas and restaurant. These closures caused both a material…