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 and sharing of ideas within the co-op.
Company Shops Market Board Member Eric Henry at this month's board meeting.
Almost every time we see board member Sam Moore, he has brought along a basket of whatever is growing on his farm to share. This week it was Dixie Red Delight Apples, which Sam tells me is are an ‘old south’ variety that was introduced from Britain around the 1830′s and hybridized for growing in the south.
Nate snacking on a Dixie Red Delight Apple courtesy of Sam Moore
We discussed a whole bunch of exciting ideas and opportunities. Including a soon-to-be-announced event to be held in October at the Store. Plus the great news that we are up to 1410 members and have received $241,500 in investment notes so far (including the Hayden-Harman note that allowed us to procure the old A&P building).
In my opinion, the community investment notes program is going to be critical to our success. We are expecting to raise 1.5 million dollars from community members like you. And the rest of the necessary start-up capital will come from commercial bank loans. Please consider investing in your community, in downtown Burlington, in local food, and in your local farmers by participating in the Company Shops Market Investment Program.
Sarah Cook
Co-Manager of Comm. and Brand Mgmt