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Investment Challenge!
Local realtor, Jason Cox, of East Coast REO,
is challenging Co-op owners to take their
Co-op commitment to the next level! Jason
has pledged $10,000 in our Community
Investment Note Program if it can be matched
by another $10,000 of investment by June 30,
2008.
"I believe a store like Company Shops
Market will be a huge asset to Alamance
County, bringing healthy, environmentally
and socially sound food products within easy
reach," explains Jason. "I’m very excited to
have the opportunity to help bring this kind
of resource to my community. Please join me
as a founding investor!"
"Co-op markets have been gaining popularity for
decades, with long-standing nearby grocers like Deep Roots in
Greensboro and Weaver Street Market in Carrboro. The movement lately
has picked up more steam for its emphasis on fuel economy, food
security and the popularity of organic food trends."
"An 8,000- to 11,000-square-foot store, the Company Shops Market, is
planned for Burlington by late 2009. That store will be a close
cousin of Weaver Street Market and Chatham Marketplace, complete
with a deli-bakery, cafe, salad bar, and to-go food, says Project
Manager Melissa Frey, who guided Chatham Marketplace through its
first years."
The Gourmet Local Dinner
at Braeburn Farm on May 17, 2008 was a great success!
It was a beautiful spring day on the farm and all 160
attendees and volunteers enjoyed amazing local food, drink and
music. We are very thankful for the wealth of local products and
services in our area and especially want to recognize the local
businesses that supplied this event with everything from the
bouquets on the table down to the goat cheese truffle!
Local Food & Supply Providers:
A Better Bean
Burlington
Blessed Earth Farm
Graham
Braeburn Farm
Snow Camp
Cane Creek Farm
Snow Camp
Carolina Brewery
Pittsboro
Cottle’s Tip Top Farm
Rose Hill
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Mebane
Eastern Carolina Organics
Pittsboro
Goat Lady Dairy
Climax
Irongate Winery
Mebane
Iseley Farm
Burlington
Maple View Creamery
Hillsborough
Perry-Winkle Farm
Chapel Hill
Weaver Street Market
Carrboro
Wild Hare Farm
Cedar Grove
The hors d'oeuvres and four course meal were prepared by Adam Rose,
Executive Chef, Il Palio Restaurant, Siena Hotel, Chapel Hill and
assisted by Chuck Keg, Chef d’Cuisine, Guglhupf, Durham and Chef
Andrew Forster.
Many thanks to all the individuals that purchased tickets to this
event and these sponsors who purchased 5 or more seats:
Company Shops Market is excited to announce the
launch of its Scholarship Program. Due to the generosity of several
Co-op owners that have donated funds for this effort, the Co-op now
has $50 scholarships available for individuals or families in need
of assistance in purchasing their ownership share. Please contact
Melissa Frey at
melissa@companyshopsmarket.coop or 336-314-1972 for
application details.
Company Shops Market is a cooperatively
owned, full-service grocery store and cafe
coming to Burlington. Conscientious shoppers are ready for a
conveniently located store committed to
local, organic and sustainably produced
food!
Our vision as a community-owned grocery and
gathering place is to provide exceptional
food products utilizing, as much as
possible, our local, small, sustainable
farmers. Company Shops Market will provide
outstanding products to people who want to
know where and how their food is raised,
will provide a fulfilling workplace and
shopping experience and will provide an
incentive for the preservation and
initiation of small, local farms thereby
supporting the well-being of our entire
community.
Company Shops Market will operate a retail
storefront open 7 days a week, 12 hours a
day and staffed buy a full-time, paid team
of employees. It will sell sustainably grown
and organic produce, grocery, dairy,
deli/salad bar items, bakery, bulk, meat,
beer and wine and health and body care
products. The Co-op also plans to offer an
organic coffee bar and fresh sushi!
Everyone will be welcome to shop at Company
Shops Market, but to support this grassroots
effort and receive owner benefits, please
purchase your share today!
Become An
Owner
Co-op Receives
Grant
Company Shops Market is
one of a handful of co-ops around the country that received a $1000
grant from the Cooperative Development Foundation for training needs
of start-up co-ops. These funds will be used to provide professional
training to our board of directors in co-op governance. It is very
exciting to have our project recognized by a national cooperative
organization!
