Congratulations and thank you to our 2019 board candidates and co-op members who participated in our annual board election. We had 142 confirmed ballots cast, affirming all three candidates: Denise Diener, Clayton Miller, and Rose Shetler. Thanks also to the 150+ people who attended our Annual Meeting & Social! Check out this great photo album […]
2019 Co-op Board Election
We have three candidates running for three Board of Directors seats this year. Your vote is important as an affirmation of our democratic business structure. You may vote in-store or vote online. Be sure to join us at our Annual Meeting & Social on Tuesday, June 4th, at the co-op. Check out our Event Page […]
Co-op Day at Jake’s Country Meats!
Now open until 7:00 pm Sunday
New Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Sunday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
March 2018 Board News
News from our Board of Directors At Maple City Market’s Board of Directors January board meeting, we accepted the resignations of two directors: José Chiquito and Rebecca Yoder Smucker. We want to thank Rebecca and José for their service to the Maple City Market, and share a bit about what’s next for them. Rebecca originally […]
What is Democratic Member Control in Co-ops?
from the ICA Guidance Notes to the Co-operative Principles. Democracy is a simple concept: the governance or control of an organization by its members through majority decision-making. In practice, the democratic governance of any human institution is a complex task. Sound democratic governance of co-operatives is no exception. The struggle for democratic rights on a […]
Maple City Market Ends Statements, Revised
Because of MCM, there will be a healthy community nourished and educated by: 1. EQUITABLE economic practices 2. REGENERATIVE environmental impacts 3. INCLUSIVE, socially responsible relationships Maple City Market’s owners are represented by an elected board of directors who operate under the guidance of “policy governance.” This form of guidance is defined by its Ends statements. Careful designation of that overarching purpose […]
Board News: Two Vacated Positions Filled By Appointment, Board Resolves to Expand to Eight Members for 2018
In February we reported that two board members had resigned, creating two vacancies for the board to fill. In March, the board moved to fill both of these vacancies by appointment until the terms expire in 2019. Darin Short will be filling one of the two vacancies. Darin is a Goshen based business consultant and founder […]
Marshall King brings you a little of Downtown Goshen…
Downtown Goshen brimming with unique eats By Marshall V. King Tribune Columnist The counter and soda fountain at the Olympia Candy Kitchen in downtown Goshen offers breakfast and lunch in a nostalgic setting. One of the stars of its menu is the olive nut sandwich. Tribune Photo/MARSHALL V. KING A sandwich. A bread roll. A […]