Barb LaVigne wasted little time cutting the cake to celebrate the Cook County Whole Food Co-Ops 40th anniversary party held on Oct. 5 What started as a volunteer operation has grown into a store with 30 paid staff. Highlights of this past year include 184 new people becoming owners, and the store posted more than $4 million in sales. 2016 also saw the Co-op give $6,125 back to the community. Sales of local products totaled $757,997 (a 19 percent increase), and sales of Cook County products totaled $80,635, a 22 percent increase over the last fiscal year. The co-op also received a sustainability award for having the most energy efficient co-op in the Midwest. Wages, salaries, and benefits to employees equaled $888,574, and solar panels were installed on the roof that will reduce energy needs by 15 percent.
The Grand Marais Music Collaborative (GMMC) is proud to announce the addition of Lisa Curran Whitney to its board.
Curran is the current board chair for She Rock She Rock, a female forward music organization in the Twin Cities that has been very successful in empowering women and girls as well as bringing all people together through the art of music. Lisa brings to the GMMC her experience with that organization as well as a lifetime of enthusiasm and participation in music, not only as a fan but also as a bassist in her band.
Lisa is also a big fan of and lifelong visitor to Grand Marais. She is excited to work with the other board members and with the community.
“We are excited about the depth of experience and diversity of perspective that Lisa brings to GMMC,” said Grand Marais Music Collaborative Chair Todd Miller. “We do think she will help shine a light into some areas where we could benefit. Lisa is fiercely passionate about music and helping others be successful in the music industry. We are very grateful to have her on board.”
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