Co-operative enterprises have been steadily growing in number as time progresses, and have begun to receive the acknowledgment and respect they deserve. The year 2012 has been marked by the United Nations as the International Year of Co-operatives in order to spread the word about what these collectives do for the economy and society as a whole. The benefits of co-operative groups are numerous, which is why Bear Carpet One Floor & Home is proud to be a part of one itself. This locally-owned flooring company in Northeast Ohio works with its co-op in order to bring competitive flooring prices to customers and increase income in the Tuscarawas County, Ohio area.