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On October 2008, food guru Michael Pollan was
interviewed on NPR's Fresh Air. He talked about his recent open
letter in the NY Times to the next President on what should be done
about food/farm policy in the U.S. The link below takes you to the
40 min. interview and his letter. Excellent and timely information!
Company Shops Market
Community Potluck at
Benjamin Vineyards and featuring the live music of Mebanesville -
Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Benjamin Vineyards at 6516 Whitney
Rd. in Saxapahaw
Thanks
to the 150 people, a good mix of co-op owners and potential owners,
who attended our community potluck at the beautiful
Benjamin Vineyard on Sunday, September 28. It was a gorgeous
day, the live music from
Mebanesville was a hit and the food was wonderful---post your
recipes at
www.companyshopsmarket.coop/blog
Thanks to Elon University for sending out 15+ members
of their Service Community. It’s great to spread the co-op and
local/organic vision amongst younger folks. Please visit our blog
for more details about progress on location and other work being
accomplished by the Co-op board of directors.
Click
Here for Event Photos
Company
Shops Market Featured In Recent Burlington Times News Article
"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."
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
Watch
Our Video!
Turn on your speakers and click the
play button to learn more about the Company Shops Market vision for
Alamance County.
