6 Reasons To Start A Co-op

  1. Cooperatives exist to meet their members needs. Their focus is on service to members, not on bringing a return to investors.
  2. Cooperative members are not penalized for working together in a cooperative business under US Tax Code; therefore many cooperatives enjoy tax advantages.
  3. Cooperatives are owned and controlled by their members. They help keep resources in the members community and are guided by members values.
  4. Decisions made democratically by the membership provide a strong direction that is supported across the organization.
  5. Profits are returned to members so members benefit from the business they do with the cooperative.
  6. Cooperatives contribute to the economic stability of their communities.