Become an Owner

What’s Ownership?

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 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

Owner Benefits:

An Extra 10% Off Co+op Deals, Exclusive Coupons, Pre-Ordered Bulk & Case Discounts, Annual Sales, & More
Declining Balance Spending Tool
Admission to our Annual Owner Meeting & Monthly Board Meetings
Opportunity to Vote or Run in Annual Board Elections
Check-Writing for Up to $20 Over Purchase

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.