Cooperative 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.
To learn more, explore our Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Membership Agreement below.
How to Join
Becoming an ESCIC member is simple, and you have two options:
Join Online
Fill out the online Membership Agreement, and we'll follow up for payment details
Join by Mail:
Print and complete the Mail-In Membership Agreement, then send it, along with your check, to:
1365 Prosperity Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55106
Prefer to drop it off in person? Email us at info@escic.coop 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 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.
