Gander Consumers Co-op

About Us

It's simple. It's sincere. Helping each other and keeping our communities strong is what the Co-ops are all about. From the way we purchase products to the way we keep money in the area, the Co-op acts on your behalf and in your community's best interests. That's because Co-ops are based on the Values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. Co-op members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others.

Our values define us as a co-operative and have a direct impact on how we conduct our day-to-day business:

Self-help - Believing we have control of our destiny.

Self-responsibility -Taking responsibility for our actions.

Democracy - Members have a say in the way we run our business.

Equality - All members get one vote.

Equity - Business is carried out in a way that is fair and unbiased.

Solidarity - Acting as one.



Co-op members and staff are also guided by the following ethical values:

Honesty - Everyone is truthful.

Openness - Members have access to business.

Social responsibility - Taking action to benefit society as a whole.

Caring for others - Supporting the needs of others.