Katie was lucky enough to get to work with the folks at Bay City Cooperative Market in Bay City, Michigan to help select and train their brand new Outreach Coordinator, Robin Deveraux-Nelson. Katie met weekly with the Outreach Coordinator and as a result Bay City saw significant owner growth. Bay City utilized grant funds to help hire Katie to ensure their first employee got off on the right foot.
Jessica McQuarter, Bay City Cooperative Market Board Member said
“I couldn’t recommend Katie enough to any co-op start up. Her wealth of knowledge and trouble shooting skills are priceless. Katie has a solution to any issue and a bank of tested ideas and resources. Bay City Cooperative Market was lucky to have hired her and hope you use her services again in the long road to ‘open doors’!”
Robin, Bay City’s Outreach Coordinator shared “Katie is intuitive, innovative and willing to brainstorm any co-op situation and help find solutions. I highly recommend her services!”