Page 10 - Chicago Market Community - Action Plan

PROJECT BACKGROUND

CHICAGO MARKET'S
CORE VALUES: AT A GLANCE

VISION PURCHASING VALUES

A better food community — local, sustainable,
connected.
We are delicious
MISSION AND PURPOSE We have a passion for great-
We are building a better food community. Powered tasting foods.
by our Owners, we create and strengthen local
food connections that are honest, accessible,
educational, and inspiring. We are a cooperative
grocery store—but more than that, we're a gathering We are transparent
place and vibrant community resource. We buy from suppliers who are
transparent about their sources
TAGLINE and production methods.
Local. Sustainable. Yours.

VALUES We are sustainable

We value: Relationships, Ownership, Sustainability, We source organic and
Justice, Accountability, and Joy. sustainably farmed and

manufactured products.

PRINCIPLES We are local
Seven International Cooperative Alliance Principles
We source from the breadth,
1. Voluntary and open membership depth, and variety of Midwest
2. Democratic member control food.
3. Member economic participation
4. Autonomy and independence We are socially
5. Education, training and information responsible
6. Cooperation among co-operatives
7. Concern for community We build relationships with
vendors whose business practices
Additional Chicago Market Principles support the environment, the
community, and fair labor.
8. Diversity, equity and inclusion
9. Concern for ecosystems We are yours
10. Concern for workers
11. Skilled cooperative management Our purchasing values reflect
12. Strategic leadership the values of our community.
13. Innovative culture

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