Co-op Membership & Investment
ESCIC members share a commitment to collective action, community-rooted development, and long-term investment that reflects our shared values. Together, we believe in building a future where the people who live here shape what grows here.
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To learn more, explore our Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Membership Agreement below.
How to Join
Becoming a ESCIC member is simple, and you have two options:
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1. Join Online
Fill out the online Membership Agreement and pay the $100 membership fee electronically—quick and easy.
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2. Join by Mail
Download and complete the Mail-In Membership Agreement below. Send it, along with a $100 check, to:
290 Earl Street, St. Paul, MN, 55106
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Prefer to drop it off in person? Email us at Harr.Stephanie@gmail.com to coordinate a time.
Why Join ESCIC?
• The cooperative model is an innovative vehicle for community investment with many advantages over traditional models.
• A cooperative operates democratically on a one-member, one−vote basis, so that all members have equal voting power.
• A cooperative is a for profit business that may provide members with a modest return on their investment.
• Businesses are welcome to join too and are invited to actively participate in a community that is invested in buying local.
• By working together we can attract new and exciting new businesses to Northeast Minneapolis.
