Proposal

In my portion of the paper I am going to examine the organization known as a co-op. Many people are unsure exactly how co-ops work so I will begin with a detailed description of what they are. Basically, a co-op is a type of corporation and the shareholders are those that purchase an equity share of the organization. I will use the Syracuse Real Food Co-op as an example and will show a few photos of it. I will also talk about the disadvantages associated with co-ops. The central challenge a co-op must face is bringing value to its members. Because of this they must offer their customers comparable or lower prices compared to other food stores. Most co-ops offer a selection of whoel foods and organic goods for purchase. My paper will be an overall analysis of co-ops and the challenges they must overcome to succeed in American society.