The Merc Co+op provides our communities a place to shop, gather, eat and learn by offering real food and sustainable products at reasonable prices through cooperative ownership and responsible commerce.
Our Community Partner Program, MercPerks, highlights local businesses that offer exclusive discounts to co-op owners. We are cooperators—and we want to work together with other small businesses to forge connections between people and strengthen our local economy.
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Quinlan Carttar
Outreach Specialist
Meet our Partners
The local businesses listed below offer outstanding, exclusive discounts to our owners. Just show your owner card to enjoy the perks, and tell them the co-op sent you.
L.e.s.s. = Lawrence. Eco-friendly. Sustainability. Shop. Less carries bulk refills of home and personal products that are natural, non-toxic, so good for you and good for the planet! Less also carries plastic free alternatives to everyday essentials helping Lawrence reduce their waste and make sustainable lifestyle choices overall!
745 New Hampshire Street Suite 2, Lawrence, KS 66044
(256) 339-0262
lessismorelawrence.com
Climb Lawrence offers bouldering, top rope, auto belays, and youth and adult instruction and fitness, as well as a wide range of membership options. From beginner climbers to seasoned senders - there's something for everybody!
Owner Perk: Day Pass for $15 (normally $18)
714 Vermont St. Lawrence Kansas
(785) 856-0394
climblawrence.com
Quality, fresh beer and food for our community. Down the street, up your alley.
Owner Perk: Save 10% on your check with your co-op owner card (dine in only)
826 Pennsylvania Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 856-0453
lawrencebeerco.com
4811 Bob Billings Pkwy Ste C, Lawrence, KS 66049
785-856-0596
lawrencebeercowest.com
River Rat, located in North Lawrence (right across the bridge), is a skate and print shop. We specialize in silk screen printing for all of your apparel needs, as well as promotional items. Skate shop offers a full range of skateboarding hard good and soft goods. From decks to socks, come check us out online or in-store!
Owner Perk: 5% off a print order or 15% off at the skate shop
608 N. 2nd St, Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 371-1660
riverratks.com
Welcoming beginning and experienced students and offering a variety of yoga and wellness classes in a beautiful central west Lawrence studio. Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Ageless, and Beginners' Yoga. Also, Functional Flexibility, Tai Chi, Sound Bath, Meditation, and more. Just 3 minutes from Wakarusa, 7 minutes from downtown, plenty of parking. Full schedule at bluestemyoga.com
3727 W 6th St Ste E, Lawrence, Kansas 66049
(785) 274-9774
bluestemyoga.com
Welcome to LFK's Mobile Yoga Studio Offering SUP Yoga, Neighborhood Yoga, Workplace Yoga, Private In-Home Yoga, & The Yoga Membership, Monthly Virtual Workshops & Summer SUP Workshops. Join us on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM for LIVE Yoga on FB & IG.
Owner Perk: 10% Off SUP Yoga Classes & In-Home Private Lessons
820 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
(785-813-2309)
freestateofmindsupyoga.com
Barbara Oldham, PROFESSIONAL Home & Business ORGANIZER & Home Stager
Here, you’ll find a trained counselor turned professional organizer who can tackle just about anything you throw her way with effective systems and methods that create balance and achieve peace of mind. Clients benefit from her dedication, as she seeks to fully understand each individual’s personality, needs and habits while also leaving her designer touch on each finished space. This, in turn, offers better chances at success in getting—and staying—organized.
If you or someone you know is tired of feeling overwhelmed by clutter and chaos and are ready to do something about it, contact us today! Specializing in downsizing, hoarding, chronic disorganization, digital organization.
1931 SE 36th Ter, Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 251-3110
The Inspired Home on Facebook
Wilder leadership ignites personal and professional growth through presentations, training, and coaching that challenge the status quo in favor of a more authentic, wilder way. All services available virtually or in-person.
Owner Perk: One free coaching session (virtual or in-person)
(913) 240-3172
Contact@wilderleadership.com
Atma Clinic features Holistic Primary Care for all ages, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Direct Primary Care, Functional Nutrition Therapy, and Holistic Mental Health and Wellness. Our goal is to optimize the health of our clients, allowing them to live their fullest, happiest, and most vibrant lives. Our practitioners draw on the newest and most effective medical science -- including biochemistry, genetics, and advanced nutrition -- as well as complementary healing traditions and approaches. We provide both stand-alone care and treatment coordinated with other providers.
Owner Perk: 50% off Full Spectrum Sauna plus a Free 30 Minute Introductory Consultation
1026 Westdale Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 760-0695
atmaclinic.com
The Janssen Clinic of Natural Medicine
The Janssen Clinic of Natural Medicine opened in 1998, in Lawrence, Kansas, under the care of Dr. Tate Janssen, a third generation chiropractor. Dr. Janssen is a certified Applied Kinesiologist, chiropractor, and advanced functional medicine doctor. Services include chiropractic, nutritional supplementation, acupuncture, cold laser, ion foot bath, infrared sauna and more. Lab tests include food/environmental allergens, BrainSpan, parasite testing, heavy metal testing, etc.
900 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 830-0044
thejanssenclinic.com
We offer Aveda Salon and Spa services. Our goal is to create little moments of wellness along with cutting edge techniques.
710 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS 66044 USA
(785) 856-3033
louandcosalon.com
Mainstreet Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative (CO-OP). Just like the Merc, we’re controlled by our members and operated on community principles. Our credit union offers competitive checking and savings accounts, auto and home loans, credit cards, online and mobile banking, business services and wealth management. See a list of our branches.
Owner Perk: .25% off an auto refinance loan
Kansas City, KS: 8245 State Avenue
Lawrence, KS: 1001 E. 23rd Street | 901 Iowa Street
(888) 395-1010.
Yellow Brick Yoga is a hot power vinyasa yoga community committed to empowering others to live in their fullest expression through the practice of yoga, meditation and self-inquiry. We offer Baptiste inspired vinyasa yoga taught in infrared heat daily, as well as non-heated Restorative, and Naturaletics classes. We invite YOU to belong in community as you are, to see what is possible each day and to be a contribution to others.
Owner Perk: 20% off Drop In classes,Class Packs, gift certificates, and Morning Light Kombucha
1410 Kasold Dr Ste. A1 Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 979-8105
yellowbrick.yoga
Attitude, discipline and respect are the goals, martial arts is the method. That is our goal here at Prime Martial Arts. We teach martial arts in a fun and safe environment so that students of all ages can have fun, learn self defense, and build confidence all at the same time. It is never to late to start your journey to black belt!
Owner Perk: 1 month of free training with the purchase of a uniform. ($200 value for just $50!)
1310 Research Park Dr, Ste B, Lawrence, KS 66049; 1800 E. 23rd St, Ste F, Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 592-1502
primeata.com
Ecological restoration and native landscaping company focused on community education to nurture our relationship with nature.
1111 Wild Horse Road, Lawrence, Ks 66044
(913) 207-8034
Email Native Lands
Cremation glass is a timeless, unique way to memorialize a loved one. Glass memorials can be made using cremation ashes, or cremains. The ash turns a wispy white color and develops tiny entrapped air bubbles when it's encased in glass. Vaughn makes marbles, beads, pendants, paperweights, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, sun-catchers, pocket treasures, and more! 311 Bowen Street
Owner Perk: Buy one, get one free beads
311 Bowen Street Linwood, KS 66052
(913) 207-8034
cremationmarbles.com/index.html
Deep Tissue Massage, Cupping Therapy, Restorative Massage, Aromatherapy & Yoga Supply. Locally Crafted Aromatherapy to Inspire Healing & Evolution.
Owner Perk: Free Cupping Therapy Add-On with any 60 Minute Massage
3320 Mesa Way, Suite A, Lawrence, KS 66049
(913) 269-4297
lilacmoonapothecary.com
Julie Bear Don't Walk Acupuncture & Integrative Health
We apply acupuncture and integrative health principles to help patients bring their bodies and lives into balance.
Owner Perk: $5 off any treatment (once/year)
515 Rockledge Road, Lawrence, KS 66049
(773) 991-9455
juliebeardontwalk.com
The Restorative Chef is a personal chef service. Chef Matthew Cramer creates custom menus for families and cook a week's worth of food for them in their home The service is geared toward the health conscious, and is usually weekly or bi-weekly.
Owner Perk:25% off of your first service
1208 George Court #2, Lawrence, KS 66044
(913) 706-1412
therestorativechef.com
Heather provides Nutrition Counseling and Medical Nutrition Therapy on a variety of topics for adults as well as children. She specializes in helping people enjoy eating without guilt by empowering them to ditch dieting and learn how to trust their bodies again.
Owner Perk: Free Initial Consultation (Virtual Consults)
2721 W. 6th St, Ste F, Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 331-6435
freestatenutrition.com
Sunflower Natural Pet has been providing Lawrence's pets with the best nutritious foods for over 10 years. We take pride in helping our customers find the absolute best food for their pet and we strive to help pets with allergies and other nutrition problems as well as their owner's budget.
Owner Perk: 10% off dog or cat treats with purchase of a grooming service
919 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 749-7387
sunflowerpet.com/sunflower-lawrence
Lucky Dog Pet Grocery & Bakery
Celebrating 10 years in Lawrence and bringing all of our fuzzy friends the coolest looking pet bakery treats you’ll ever see, including dog and cat birthday cakes. From pet food and treats to CBD and clothing….we have only the best for your fur babies. Stop in to experience why we were voted one of the Coolest Pet Stores in America. A LUCKY DOG IS A HAPPY DOG!
933 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence KS 66044
(785) 550-0926
luckydogpetbakery.com
Mud & Lotus is an outdoor soaking tub and sauna tucked away in a private garden in downtown Lawrence, Kansas; tranquil sanctuary to rest, relax and heal mind and body, as a solo experience, or with friends as a communal experience.
Owner Perk:(redeemable once/month)
$5 off for a 50 min. 1-2 person Soak n Sweat session
$8 off for a 50 min. 3 person Soak n Sweat session
$15 off for a 80 min. 4-5 person Soak n Sweat session
841 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 371-1141
mud-lotus.com
Lilly provides individualized care for women at all stages of their journey. Services include natural fertility counseling, preconception, hormone balancing, women's health screenings, full prenatal, birth, postpartum and newborn care and organ harmonizing bodywork.
Owner Perk:10% off a well woman consultation
401 Arkansas, Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 393-1709
Email Lilly
Stoic 7 LLC is an IT company providing end user computer repair and support services, and electronics sales. Based in Grandview, MO Stoic 7 LLC has been serving the Kansas City Metro area since 2018.
Owner Services: 40% Off Services (does not include cost of parts)
(816) 535-0098
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DoctorDave Computer Repair of Lawrence
Computer Repair of Apple Macintosh and Windows-based PCs, desktops and laptops, hardware and software.
Owner Perk: Free Password Management Book or webcam cover with any service appointment
810 Pennsylvania, Suite 225, Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 841-8766
calldrdavekc.com
An independent, local, and full-service real estate company started in 2019 to bring a community-focused and money-saving approach to residential real estate in Lawrence and the surrounding areas.
Owner Perk: $100 gift card to The Merc Co+op after closing on any real estate purchase (both buyers and sellers).
785-218-1975
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Harrison Hauling is locally owned and family operated. We do "stuff" removal, grounds work like debris removal, tilling, and bush trimming as well as lawn mowing and seeding. We are particularly skilled in transitions from residential homes to nursing or assisted living. We provide trauma-informed and empathetic care for people downsizing. We take every care to repurpose, donate, or scrap everything we can to reduce waste in the landfill.
785-979-0983
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Want to see your business here? Become a Merc Perks Partner!
Why Should I Join?
Merc Perks promotes local shopping and gives your business the opportunity to convert our member-owners to loyal customers at your establishment. Participation is free for business owners and co-op member-owners.
Tell Me More
The program is promoted through our email marketing campaigns, print materials, and social media sites. All participants are listed on our website with an image or logo, brief description and link to the business website. The Merc Co+op will provide print and digital materials for you to promote your participation in store or on your website.
What Discount Should I Offer?
It's up to you! However, discounts must be exclusive to co-op owners. Here are a few examples for inspiration:
5% off a purchase of $25 or more.
Free appetizer during Happy Hour
Discounted growler fills
Free drink with purchase of entree
Discounted group tickets
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