Food Conspiracy Co-op Completes Store Remodel

The Food Conspiracy Co-op will mark the completion of its store remodel with a Grand(er) Opening celebration on October 20. The celebration will feature live music, a proclamation by Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, free food, kids’ activities, prizes, and a sale for Food Conspiracy Co-op owners.

The co-op was under construction for much of the summer, while the store underwent its first major renovations in over 40 years. The renovations included the addition of new exterior signage, new interior and exterior paint, new refrigerated cases, new check stands, new seating, and the addition of a hot bar and salad bar. Best of all: the co-op finally got A/C.

Hidden Hollow Construction Inc., a local contractor, oversaw the renovations. 97 percent of the co-op’s expansion budget was directed to local companies.

In addition to the completion of the renovations, the co-op also recently received a grant from the City of Tucson to pay for a rainwater harvesting system, which will be installed in the next year. The co-op was also recently enrolled in the city’s Green Business Certification Program.

“The co-op has been an integral part of downtown for years,” said co-op general manager Kelley Kriner. “With the completion of this renovation we’re confident that we’ll continue to remain relevant for a long time.”

To say thanks to its loyal owners, the co-op will offer them a discount during the Grand(er) Opening. Food Conspiracy owners get: 10% off purchases up to $74.99; 15% off purchases of $75 –$149.99; and 20% off purchases of $150 and up.

Not yet a co-op owner? Join the co-op during our Grand(er) Opening (or any day in October) and get a $10 Food Conspiracy gift card and a membership to Native Seeds/SEARCH.

Mayor Rothschild will make an appearance at the store at 10:30 a.m. He will declare October 20th as Cooperative Day in Tucson and will urge all citizens to join with him and Council in recognizing the many benefits of the cooperative business model and the positive impact that the Food Conspiracy Co-op and other cooperatively-owned businesses have had on our city.

The Food Conspiracy Co-op is located at 412 N. Fourth Avenue and is open 8:00 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. For more information visit www.foodconspiracy.coop  or call 520-624-4821.

Information provided to Zocalo by the Food Conspiracy Co-op.

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