Monthly Archives: September 2009

Quick Update: $5000 investment note received today!

Posted on September 30, 2009 by sarah

“Go team go!” said boardmember Sam Moore when he learned of today’s $5000 investment note. Sharon Dent is happy to announce that we have received $246,500 in investment notes from the community so far. From people like you. Thank you … Continue reading →

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Myths vs. Truths – Board president Sharon Dent clears up a few misconceptions

Posted on September 26, 2009 by sharon

A message from board president Sharon Dent:We’ve been receiving great feedback through conversations with people within our community. But we have noticed there are a few myths that we need to clear up so that everyone understands where the co-op … Continue reading →

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The message of Food Inc. for Alamance

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Megan Squire

I watched Food Inc Tuesday night at Elon University. The primary conclusion I drew after watching this documentary was that Alamance County desperately needs a new grocery alternative. After watching intently, I am even more committed to the mission of … Continue reading →

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Watch FOOD, INC Tonight at Elon. New Location! Moved to Oak 212 due to rain.

Posted on September 22, 2009 by sarah

Watch Food, Inc tonight at Elon University! Come see the movie that reinforces the motivation behind the local food revolution; Food, Inc. Join Company Shops Market at Elon University on September 22nd @ 9 PM. You’ll never look at dinner … Continue reading →

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Local Event: Alamance Co. Farm Bureau’s 2009 HOMEGROWN Tour

Posted on September 20, 2009 by sarah

Randall & Cyndi Smith of Smith Angus Farm have asked us to spread the word and invite our owners to the Alamance Co. Farm Bureau 2009 HOMEGROWN Tour. Alamance Co. Homegrown Tour Sept. 26, 2009. The Tour runs from 1:00 … Continue reading →

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Changing Places, rebuilding community in the age of urban sprawl

Posted on September 18, 2009 by sarah

Earlier this week, Nate and I meet up with Anne K. Morris, the new director of the Burlington Downtown Corp. You may have heard her speak at the recent Owners Meeting held last month. Over a leisurely lunch at the … Continue reading →

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Sarah & Nate: Our first board meeting

Posted on September 17, 2009 by sarah

Hi Everyone! Nate and I attended our first Company Shops Market board meeting today. We even gave a little presentation on the power of Social Media for building community and why we think it’s a great tool for creating conversations … Continue reading →

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Company Shops to Screen FRESH at the Paramount Theater in Burlington

Posted on September 10, 2009 by sarah

We are so excited to announce plans for an upcoming screening of the movie FRESH. Company Shops Market invites you to come watch this inspiring movie about “New Thinking on the Food Your Eating”. See it Monday, October 5th, 2009. … Continue reading →

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Blogs is Back, Blog Contributers Wanted, Communication Frequency Survey

Posted on September 5, 2009 by sarah

A Quick Message from Sarah & Nate: The Blog is back online! Going forward this will be a central repository of information about what is currently happening at Company Shops Market. By visiting the blog you can see the growth … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendars! Upcoming Events

Posted on September 5, 2009 by sarah

As temperatures cool, harvests come in and summer transitions into fall, it is the perfect time of year for outdoor events. And boy do we have some great ones coming up. Upcoming Events: The Arabian Nights: A Final Banquet of … Continue reading →

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