By Valerie Geredien on Thursday, November 20th, 2014 in No Comments
“The Cooperative opens doors in many areas that will result in growth opportunities. The Cooperative puts me in touch with people who want to resolve important issues facing our industry, particularly those associated with purchasing, financial planning, expansion and exit strategies.”
By Valerie Geredien on Thursday, November 20th, 2014 in No Comments
“I see this Cooperative as the future of independents. Working closely with them to identify areas of need and possibilities for growth in sales and profit. And developing the independent into better trainers and good business people. Planning their future around cutting edge strategies, strengthening
By Valerie Geredien on Thursday, November 20th, 2014 in No Comments
“The Cooperative is Maine and New England’s best opportunity to create a functioning, farm-to-family food system that will address food security, stabilize capital in the agriculture sector, and offer jobs and investment opportunities for the region’s farmers, value-added food craftspeople, distributors, and independent grocery store
By Valerie Geredien on Friday, November 7th, 2014 in No Comments
“In 2011, CEI began a specialty lending program called the Healthy Food Finance Initiative, supporting Maine’s independent grocers and making connections to Maine’s food producers. Mark Sprackland and the Independent Retailers Shared Services Cooperative quickly became key go-to resources. Mark brings significant sector expertise to
