Alex Carpet One Floor and Home explains cooperatives

As a local Alexandria area business and a member of a cooperative, Alex Carpet One Floor and Home helps explain how cooperatives can be beneficial to business owners and consumers alike. 2012 has been named the International Year of the Cooperative by the United Nations to draw attention and raise awareness around cooperative enterprises.

Alex Carpet One Floor and Home is a part of the largest cooperative of flooring retailers in North America.

“Our membership in the Carpet One Floor and Home cooperative has helped us remain competitive with big-box stores and survive through a rough economy,” said Roger Wussow, of Alex Carpet One Floor and Home. “We don’t have to give up our independence, but we still have someone to lean on when we need advice or support.”

There are several types of cooperatives. Carpet One Floor and Home is a purchasing and shared services cooperative, but there are also consumer co-ops and producer co-ops.

Participating in or purchasing from cooperative businesses helps to keep more money in the local community. Local business owners are more likely to reinvest in the community and donate time to local causes.

Alex Carpet One Floor and Home would like to help spread the word about the International Year of the Cooperative and help educate consumers on the benefits of cooperatives.

To learn more about the International Year of the Cooperative, visit social.un.org/coopsyear/index.html and help spread the word about cooperatives at Facebook.com/ChooseACoop.

Alex Carpet One Floor and Home is a locally owned flooring retailer that carries a broad selection of carpet, wood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl and area rugs, including exclusive brands like Bigelow and Lees.

For more information, visit alexcarpetonealexandria.com.

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