If you’ve walked down Front Street in downtown Burlington lately, you may have noticed that demolition and renovation work on the future home of Company Shops Market is happening right now. The first phase involves improvements to the building including a brand new insulated roof and removal of old floor tiling.
(Workers use a crane to remove old equipment from the roof of the CSM building)
In case you haven’t heard, Company Shops Market will be a community owned and locally operated grocery store that will feature wholesome, locally-grown foods. Once open, the store will also include a hot bar and eating area, creating a destination to help revitalize downtown Burlington.
You may be asking yourself: when will the co-op open? The answer is: it’s up to you! The co-op model is a different approach to business. It’s built from the ground up by the community, for the community. That means the community needs to fund it before it can open its doors.
So how does the community fund the co-op so it will open? To get involved, please consider buying an ownership share and investing. You can find details at companyshopsmarket.coop. Help support your community and local farmers by making Company Shops Market a reality!