CGIN has two categories of membership:
Primary membership is open to any retail food co-op interested in sharing or exchanging information and resources and willing to support the purposes of the organization.
In order to be eligible to join CGIN, a retail food co-op must be and remain a member in good standing of either or both of the following organizations:
Primary members pay an annual fee to CGIN based on its financial needs and plans. In 2010 the annual fee for primary members is $200.
Associate membership is open to any other non-retail professional association or individual engaged in professional support of food co-ops that is interested in supporting the aims and purpose of CGIN. Associate members must be and remain members of NCBA and pay annual dues to CGIN: $350 per organization; $150 per individual. For more information regarding NCBA membership, please contact Adam Schwartz.
All membership fees or dues are assessed and payable on a calendar year basis. To negotiate special rates for joining after July 1st of a year, contact CGIN.
To join CGIN, complete the Membership Application.
For more information, contact CGIN.