“The theme for Co-op Month this year is: Co-ops: By the Community, For the Community,” stated Charles E. Snyder, president and CEO of National Cooperative Bank. “Cooperatives are unique because they operate for the benefit of their member-owners and communities. Having a vested interest in the co-op fosters a natural closeness and accountability between owners/members and management. We know this is a successful and sustainable business practice, since co-ops have been doing it for 175 years.”

The following are some fun facts about cooperative culture in America:  

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