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Development Timeline

As the Silverton Food Co-op works towards opening the doors of a brick and mortar store, it will move through three distinct and important stages of development: 1) Organizing, 2(a) Feasibility, 2(b) Planning, 3(a) Pre-construction, and 3(b & c) Construction and Opening Prep. Currently, the co-op is in between stages 2(a) and 3(a) of development.
Stage 1  – Organizing

0 to 300 owners
  • Begin to organize and recruit volunteers
  • Conduct shopper survey to determine shopper needs
  • Incorporate the organization
  • From interim co-op council and finalize bylaws
  • Set-up financial and record-keeping systems
  • Start ownership drive
Stage 2 (a) – Feasibility

300 – 500 owners
  • Establish feasibility committee and explore the site options
  • Set-up owner loan committee
  • Set-up finance committee and develop capital plan
  • Conduct feasibility study
  • Develop business plan
Stage 2 (b) – Planning

500 – 700 owners
  • Find real estate agent and plan to hire a general manager
  • Complete site analysis and secure store location
  • Recruit new owners based on store location
  • Finalize business plan and owner loan compaign
  • Analyze supplier options
Stage 3 (a) – Pre-construction

700 – 900 owners
  • Recruit new owners based on store location
  • Secure external funding and launch owner loan campaign
  • Finalize plans for store design and renovations
​Stage 3 (b & c) – Construction & Opening Prep

900 – 1000+ owners
  • Finalize budget
  • Work with the general manager to hire and train staff
  • Order and install equipment inventory
  • Open the store

Address

PO Box 1742
Silverton, OR 97381

EMAIL

info@silvertonfood.coop

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​  Silverton Food Co-op

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  • Home
  • About
    • About Us >
      • Land Acknowledgement
    • What is a Food Co-op
    • Board of Directors >
      • Board of Directors
      • Board in Session - Blog
    • Bylaws
    • Annual Reports
    • FAQs
  • Community
    • Events
    • NEWS
    • Blog
    • COVID-19 Message
    • Farmers and Producers
    • Recipes
  • JOIN
    • Become an owner
    • Capital Campaign
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Owner Rewards
  • Contact Us
  • Español
    • Bienvenido
    • Ser un dueño
    • Nuestro Folleto en Español