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- EIN 68-0404273
- (812) 269-6483
- Po Box 8399 Bloomington IN 47407-8399 USA
- www.grocer.coop
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues
Mission: The cooperative grocers' information network's purpose is to strengthen all retail food cooperatives by creating community and promoting the sharing and development of resources among members.
Programs: The cooperative grocers' information network is a learning community of more than 2,000 food co-op staff and board from 165 member co-ops who use a web-based platform to collaborate on building and sharing best practices and other information. The organization maintains an online library of resources contributed by member co-ops and support organizations. The website hosts a community discussion platform, job listings, and a directory of food co-ops. Cgin provides financial assistance to small co-ops to help cover the annual membership fee.
since 1986, cooperative grocers' information network has published cooperative grocer magazine, a trade journal specifically for food co-ops. The issue size is typically 28-36 pages and has a circulation of 1,800.