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IOWA CITY, IOWA (July 1, 2010) – Ready for your co-op close-up? This September, individuals over the age of 18 are invited to submit short, up-to-2-minute videos in the My Co-op Rocks Video Contest, a nationwide contest in which food co-op fans share all the reasons their co-op rocks. Submissions will be accepted online beginning Sept. 1 at www.MyCoopRocks.coop with $3,000 in prizes – including two new Apple iPads – to be awarded to the best videos in “People’s Choice” and “Judges’ Choice” categories.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (June 1, 2010) -- Love exploring local foods and ready to become a full-on locavore? Or, simply want to experience the flavorful, healthful and economic benefits of eating local? This summer, co-op grocers nationwide are joining to help people do both with Eat Local, America!
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IOWA CITY, Iowa – March 30, 2010 – Today, National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services cooperative for 114 natural food co-ops nationwide, is proud to announce two new member co-ops: Common Ground Food Co-op in Urbana, Ill. and Harvest Moon Natural Foods Co-op in Long Lake, Minn.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa – Nov. 18, 2009 – National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services cooperative for 112 natural food co-ops nationwide, has been awarded the first-ever dotCoop Global Award for Cooperative Excellence – a recognition that underscores NCGA’s commitment to furthering the cooperative business model within its organization and throughout the nation.
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IOWA CITY, IOWA (October 1, 2009) – This summer, food co-ops and shoppers nationwide shared their passion for local foods in the second annual Eat Local, America! challenge.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (June 18, 2009) — National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a member-owned cooperative of independent natural food co-op grocers nationwide, today announced the addition of its 112th member: Harmony Natural Foods Co-op in Bemidji, Minn.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (June 9, 2009) -- National Cooperative Grocers Association and its member food co-ops nationwide are challenging shoppers to put their money where their mouths – and food producers – are, and take the second national Eat Local, America! challenge.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (May 27, 2009) – Robynn Shrader, chief executive officer for National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), has been elected to the board of directors of NCB, a national banking cooperative dedicated to strengthening communities nationwide through the delivery of banking and financial services, complemented by a special focus on cooperative expansion and economic development.
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IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 14, 2009) – Lights, camera…arugula! National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) congratulates the winners in the My Co-op Rocks! Video Contest, a nationwide contest where co-op fans get to share the reasons their co-op rocks. Submissions were accepted online at www.MyCoopRocks.coop with $3,500 in prizes to be awarded to the best videos in “people’s choice” and “judges’ choice” categories.
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IOWA CITY, IOWA (February 2, 2009) – Lights, camera…arugula! This spring, National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) invites individuals and groups to submit short, up-to-2-minute videos in the My Co-op Rocks Video Contest, a nationwide contest where co-op fans get to share the reasons their co-op rocks. Submissions will be accepted online beginning March 1 at www.MyCoopRocks.coop with $3,500 in prizes to be awarded to the best videos in “people’s choice” and “judges’ choice” categories.