We’re at a Crossroads: Where Do We Go From Here?

Join your fellow owners on June 24th for a critical, interactive work session to vote on the future of Market 166 and collectively decide whether to pivot our mission or close our co-op.

Our last owners’ meeting made one thing clear: Market 166 is at a critical turning point, and we must choose our path forward. As an ownership community, we must make a definitive choice about the future of Market 166. We must decide:

  • Do we press onward and build this store?
  • Do we pivot our mission to a new and different concept?
  • Do we bring this chapter to a close and shut down the organization?

This is our co-op. Every step of Market 166 has been built by us, and our next step will be too. 

Whatever path we choose together will reflect our collective power and shared vision. Your voice decides what comes next. 

Let’s shape our future together! 

Join your fellow Owners for a critical, collaborative, and hands-on work session to decide our direction and forge our way forward.  We will map out our next steps together. Come ready to dive in and lend your insight, expertise, and passion to this vital decision! 

When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 6:00 pm

Where: RSVP for in-person (East Point) or Online for the location or Zoom link

The Mandate: 

If we want our co-op to survive, owners must come to this meeting.

We are asking every owner to bring one or two other owners to this meeting.

We will be talking through the hard realities of whether the co-op moves forward with a new, distinct concept and renewed energy, or whether we begin the process of shutting down operations.

Every single owner has a stake in this decision. Whether you want to roll up your sleeves to build a fresh vision or help us navigate a responsible conclusion, your voice and your vote are required.

Preliminary Agenda:

  • Networking
  • Welcome
  • Working Session Overview
  • Facilitated Breakout Groups
  • Share-out & Discussion 

Prework:

To help us dive right in and make the most of our time together, please take some time to review our collective homework before the session: 

  • May 27 meeting follow-up report
  • Market study
  • Visioning report
  • Things to think about:
    • Based on the reports and market study you reviewed, where should we channel our collective energy next? 
    • What specific steps or strategies do you suggest to help us successfully move in that direction? 

A Note for Zoom Attendees:

This session will be a fully interactive working session (including small group discussions) using online breakout rooms. To ensure everyone can participate fully without disruption, please join on time and plan to stay for the entire meeting.  

Admission will close at 6:20 PM so our groups can work uninterrupted. Thank you for helping us create a focused, intentional space!

Please note: This meeting is exclusively for Market 166 Owners. If you RSVP to attend online, the private Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the meeting. Thank you!

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