Allan, 
If you have not seen the recent ThinkTank discussion around Josh's inquiry about forming a co-op in Brooklyn, check the archives for that, with some great suggestions from Angel York and a link to https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page#Starter_Kits. It's also linked in my reply there, but here is OCBC's stock new co-op advice. 

I spent some time in Bennington and Burlington (voted for Bernie for Mayor!), and miss Vt. a lot. 

Good luck with your plans -- what's a bike exchange?
Jim

Jim Sheehan
Director, Ohio City Bicycle Co-op
1840 Columbus Rd
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216 830 2667
OhioCityCycles.org


On Tue, Feb 2, 2016 at 5:32 PM, Allan Reardon <reardonallan@gmail.com> wrote:

I have been a volunteer mechanic at the Bellows Falls (Vt)Community Bike Project for over a year.
Now it is time to go "all in". I will be forming a bike exchange in Springfield Vt.
As I am in the research phase, I am soliciting suggestions and advice. ??? 
Any and all would be appreciated.
                      A.R.


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