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ABOUT USa) Retail food co-operative and Café with a buying club

b) History- buying club/ FSA steering committee/Dr. Lahren

c) Started organizing in 2012 and opened retail space April, 2014

d) Members (280) $50/year and (1) $1,000/Lifetime Member

e) Space 2,000 sq. ft. renovated historic building with original hard wood floors

f) Shared with a barber shop, fiber studio, and soon to be Farm to Table restaurant

g) Two employees, one full time & one part time

WHAT WE SELL

a) Maine grown produce: organic and conventional

b) Maine Made Crafts

c) Eco friendly household products

d) Natural body care

e) Bulk foods, teas, coffee, and herbs

f) Grocery items

HORSESHOE CAFÉ

a) Smoothies

b) Fresh Juices

c) Carrabasset coffee of the day and full line of espresso

d) Herbal Tea

e) Soup of the Day (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options)

f) Maple’s Gelato (in dish or shakes)

g) Artisan pizzas and fresh salads

OUR PARTNERS

a) Associated Buyers

b) Frontier Natural Co-op

c) COMOC

d) Amish growers in Smyrna Mills

e) 45 craft vendors

f) The Funny Farm Bakery (FK)

WHY INVEST?

a) Sustainable co-operative business model

b) Community space: educational classes and special events

c) Provide a reliable market for local agricultural producers and artisans

d) Foundation of local food movement in Aroostook County

CURRENT AND FUTURE PROJECTS = $40KProject One: Equipment ($6,200)

1.1) Espresso machine ($2,000)

1.2) Gelato freezer ($1,000)

1.3) Commercial retail freezer ($2,000)

1.4) Shop Keep POS scale and scanner ($1,000)

CURRENT AND FUTURE PROJECTS = $40KProject Two: Café Expansion ($7,000)

1.1) Liquor License retail sales, kegs of craft beer, and kombucha on tap ($500)

1.2) Capital investment for 1year part time baker salary ($6,500)

CURRENT AND FUTURE PROJECTS = $40KProject Three: Marketing ($12,000)

1.1) Professional web development ($5,000)

1.2) General local advertising : weekly newspaper ad, flyers, and radio ($5,000)

1.3) Promo materials for Aroostook County events: Northern Maine Fair, Northern ($2,000)

CURRENT AND FUTURE PROJECTS = $40K

Project Four: Community Garden & High Tunnel Project (2016) ($15K)

1.1) Lot across the street, funded by Dr. Lahren/Acadia FCU ($10k)

1.2) 10 raised beds, provided by Maine Co-operative Extension ($2,000)

1.3) Labor and seed donation, Master Gardeners Program, Maine Co-op Ext. ($2,000)

1.4) High tunnel, application July/Aug 2015, FSA, Fort Kent ($10k)

1.5) Site work Market Street Co-op ($5,000)

1.6) Demolition work Market Street Co-op ($10k)