If everybody can shop at the Co-op, why become a member-owner?

Member-owners provide critical community support for the Co-op. Their ownership share and involvement in the business make the Co-op possible. Also, member-owners receive specific benefits – they vote for the Board of Directors of the Co-op and on other matters brought before the membership; members will receive patronage refunds as the Co-op becomes profitable; they will receive member-only discounts and information. Members also get access to exclusive events. Even better, members may enter their homebrew in beer competitions and help select winning brews to be produced by Flying Bike!