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Whoops, we had a typo in the last email. The Wine, Dine and Dogs event is from 4-7pm This Saturday, Oct 10th.

Featured Event:
"Wine, Dine and Dogs" Pot Luck
Saturday, Oct. 10th from 4-7pm at Glen Marie Winery

Join us at GlenMarie Winery for an evening of fellowship with Company Shops Market owners and friends. Bring your friends and bring your favorite dish to share. plus, there is a dog park at the winery so bring your dogs too, big and small. Enjoy some wine, food and a relaxing evening. GlenMarie Winery is located at 1838 Johnson Road, Burlington, NC. View the Invite on Facebook and visit GlenMarieWinery.com for directions.

There is a chance of rain for Saturday evening, but we will have a big tent and chimineas to take the chill off our autumn evenings. Unless it is pouring buckets, we'll be there and the party will go on!

 

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Saxapahaw Oktoberfest
Downtown Saxapahaw, NC
Saturday, October 24, 3-9pm

This is not a CSM sponsored event but we will be participating and promoting the co-op. Look for our table.

Bands, Brews and Barbecue. If you haven't been to any of the Saturdays in Saxapahaw events this summer, you have one last chance to join in on the fun.

 

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Beer and Brats Novemberfest (that’s bratwurst for the uninitiated out there)
268 East Front Street, Burlington, NC
Saturday, November 7, 5pm-8pm

Who says Oktoberfest is only for October? We’re continuing the fun with locally brewed Red Oak Beer and homegrown Bratwurst on Nov. 7th. 2009. Watch for more event specifics coming soon.

 

Interesting Tidbits:

Investment Update: $6000 invested this week

We received three new investment notes, for a total of $6000 in new investments.

  • Note #1: $2000 for 5 years at 0% interest

  • Note #2: $2000 for 5 years at 2% interest

  • Note #3: $2000 for 10 years at 4% interest

Read more about it on the Company Shops Blog.
 

Board working on grant proposals

The Board is currently working on two different grant proposals to help fund the renovation of the Company Shops building. Keep your fingers crossed that the powers that be like our ideas and decide to invest in the co-op vision and in our community. But don't hold your breath, because it will be several months before we are likely to hear back.

 

Question of the Week:

Q: What days and hours will the market be open?

A:  Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.,  7 days a week
Board President Sharon Dent says "The market will be open 7 days a week, more than likely from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Of course, those hours could be adjusted up or down depending on the community's needs."
 

Q: Is the co-op applying for any grants or stimulus funds?

A: Yes, we are.

We're applying for grants and funds that we believe we would have a good chance of obtaining within our time frame for construction and opening. Board member Sam Moore mentioned that he would be interested in volunteers who have experience writing grant proposals for current or future projects. If that's you and you're interested, please email contact@companyshopsmarket.coop and someone will be in touch with you.

 

 

So When Are YOU Going To Open The Co-op?

Invest in your co-op today!

Go to the investment page of our website for more information, including the Prospectus, or if you would like a packet mailed to you, please email Sharon Dent at contact@companyshopsmarket.coop

Invest in your market . . . your community . . . and yourselves!

 

 

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Nathan Perry & Sarah Cook
Co-Managers of Communications and Brand Management