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Kay and Paul handing out goodies on the Co-op's 50th Birthday.

Strategic Plan Recap

Editorial Note

The Co-op Board of Directors is responsible for developing a Strategic Plan to cover the upcoming three years.  This plan is developed through the lens of the Co-op’s Misson, Vision, and Values.  Based on this Strategic Plan, the Board and senior staff will create annual work plans based on defined goals and objectives for each year. The current plan was created in June of 2024  together with staff and the Board and will be used until May 31, 2027 with the Board reviewing the plan each year.

Our current plan has 5 Goals.  Each goal has Objectives which are statements that establish means for achieving the goal, Measurable Outcomes which are targets for each objective that are used to monitor how objectives are being achieved, and Activities which are practical steps to be taken to achieve the objectives.  There are two types of activities; Board-led activities and General Manager or Operational-led activities.

Strategic Goal #1 can be found here.

Strategic Goal #2

Written by the Member Engagement Committee

“The Co-op is an employer of choice, staffed by motivated people”

One of the top priorities for the Co-op regarding staff is maintaining a pathway to a living wage. Because of this focus , many of our staff are able to build a life here in the Nelson area. As a result of this focus, we have higher staff retention than the industry average. Staff have access to great health benefits which cover many different modalities and services, helping them with work and play. Advancement opportunities are available to people within their departments as well as moving into different roles throughout the store.

One of the top valued priorities mentioned by staff is the strong sense of community and friendship that they have developed within the store.  Many people work here because of their shared values and belief in the Co-op difference.

Such an awesome opportunity for people young and old with a myriad of skillsets!

Stay tuned as we provide you with more of our Strategic Plan goals in the future.

Please feel free to email the board if you have ideas which you feel may move us forward in achieving the goals of your co-op!

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