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Iowa City, Iowa (Dec. 30, 2008) – According to the American Heart Association, one in three American adults has cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, delicious, heart-healthy foods can help lower cholesterol and lead to a healthier lifestyle. In the spirit of a resolving to make 2009 a healthier, happier New Year, National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) offers tips on great-tasting additions to help make heart-healthy eating simple and fun.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (December 29, 2008) —National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a member-owned co-op with more than100 independent food co-op members nationwide, today announced the addition of two new members: Alberta Co-op Grocery in Portland, OR and Chequamegon Co-op in Ashland, WI.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (October 1, 2008) - As the nation watches the scandals and troubles of Wall Street corporations unfold daily, many have to be asking, “isn’t there a better way to run a business that gives everyone – rather than a select few – a say in how the business is run?”
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (Sept. 24, 2008) – Rocking for a cause, National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) raised more than $30,000 for farmers impacted by recent flooding in the Midwest in a Sept. 19 music event in Seattle.
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SEATTLE (August 21, 2008) – National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) will be hosting a Sept. 19 music event in Seattle to raised funds for farmers impacted by recent flooding in the Midwest.
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Iowa City, Iowa (July 15, 2008) - National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) today announced that participating members nationwide are raising funds for co-ops and co-op suppliers affected by the historic floods that devastated portions of the Midwest over the past several weeks.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (May 5, 2008) — National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services cooperative representing natural food co-ops nationwide, today announced the addition of its 110th member: Springfield Food Co-op in Springfield, VT. (www.springfieldfoodcoop.com )
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Iowa City, Iowa (Feb. 28, 2008) — The National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services cooperative representing 109 food co-ops nationwide, today is reporting its member stores achieved more than $945 million in sales in 2007.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (Oct. 8, 2007) —In the first-ever Cooperate for Community! contest, judges recently named Joseph Kiefer, Barbara Eiswerth and Juanita Nelson as the individuals whose work in the area of sustainable food most exemplifies the cooperative spirit. Presented by National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services cooperative representing 110 food co-ops nationwide, the winner and two finalists will each receive a donation to the nonprofit of their choice.
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Iowa City, Iowa (Sept. 25, 2007) — October is National Co-op Month, a time set aside to celebrate the positive economic and social impact of a co-op on a community. The National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) – a business services cooperative for 110 consumer-owned food co-ops – suggests community members consider joining or learn more about a variety of other helpful types of co-ops during the month.
