Independent Retailers

Shared Services CooperativePresentation March 19, 2014 by

Mark Sprackland, Executive Director and Valerie Geredien, Marketing

Independent Retailers Shared Services

CooperativeThe Organization• What is the IRSS Cooperative?• What is our mission and vision?• Where do we fit?

Independent Retailers Shared Services

CooperativeActive Projects• Retailer Supplier Management & Negotiations• Stonington Cooperative• Grocery Store & Learning Center at Bates Mill

Five-to-Farm Lewiston/Auburn

Lewiston Auburn Bates MillFive-to-Farm Partnership

Independent Retailers Shared Services Cooperative

Independent Retailers Shared Services

CooperativeBates Mill Five-to-Farm Grocery Store & Learning Center• Cornerstone of a larger vision for Bates Mill 5• Catalyst for Maine’s food business development• Grocery store as a classroom & innovation center• Local foods marketing & promotion focus• Access to new markets − reverse logistics, more

distribution & delivery options

Independent Retailers Shared Services

CooperativeWhat Do We Need? Pre-Development Funding • Business Plan/Bates Mill 5 Grocery & Learning

Center• Legal and Engineering Support

Independent Retailers

Shared Services Cooperative

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