Monthly Archives: May 2011

Band Update: Big Something to play at Company Shops Market’s Grand Opening Celebration on June 11th, 2011

Posted on May 29, 2011 by sarah

Did you know we have a rock-star on staff at Company Shops? If you watch the video below you might recognize the guy on the far left. That’s Josh Kagel. By day he makes sure our POS system runs smoothly … Continue reading →

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Wine Tasting with Grove Winery: Saturday May 28th, 2011 11am-2pm

Posted on May 28, 2011 by sarah

Grove Winery & Vineyards wine tasting. Going on today from 1am until 2pm. Come by the market to try out their wine, locally grown and locally made in nearby Gibsonville. Pick out your favorite Grove Wine and then head over … Continue reading →

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Fridays On Front: Free Concert with Back Porch Orchestra – May 27th 7-9pm

Posted on May 27, 2011 by sarah

Friday, May 27th, 2011. Concert from 7-9pm @ Historic Depot in Downtown Burlington The Fridays On Front Concert Series begins Friday night with Back Porch Orchestra. Free concert, 7-9pm. “This four-piece band blends original songs with popular covers to create … Continue reading →

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Fresh Peanut Butter & Almond Butter: How To Us the Self-Serve Nut Butter Machines

Posted on May 26, 2011 by sarah

Did you know that Company Shops Market has machines for making fresh peanut butter and fresh almond butter? Call me silly but I was a little intimidated. I wasn’t sure how to use them but Nate assured me they were … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes: Stocking the Market

Posted on May 23, 2011 by sarah

On the eve of our soft opening, the market was a hive of activity. Many different pieces of the puzzle have to come together, all at the last minute. We are are so grateful for all the people who have … Continue reading →

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Company Shops Market Hits Goal of 2000 Owners by Opening Day

Posted on May 23, 2011 by sarah

Our goal has always been to have 2000 owners before opening day. Thanks to our newest owners, Jim & Karry Young of Ear Candy, we met that goal, just 24 hours before the store opened. I wonder if they were … Continue reading →

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Company Shops Market & Cafe is Open! 8am-8pm Daily

Posted on May 23, 2011 by sarah

The market is now open daily, 8am – 8pm We are beyond excited to let you know that our “soft opening” has begun!! The store is chock full of delicious, wholesome, local and organic goodness. We’ve unlocked the doors and … Continue reading →

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Pssst! Rumor has it Company Shops Market will be opening soon!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by sarah

Gotta love the internet. It looks like plans to have a “soft opening” where we quietly open our door isn’t going to happen. Word in the street (shhhhh!) is leaking out. Opening a store is a complex process. Many different … Continue reading →

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This Sunday: Play Urban Golf in Downtown Burlington

Posted on May 9, 2011 by sarah

Urban Golf Tournament: May 15th @ 2:30pm Company Shops Market is sponsoring a hole in this year’s Alamance Arts Council Urban Golf Tournament What is urban golf? Its a form of ‘golf’ played in an urban setting, in this case … Continue reading →

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Meet the Staff: Donald Jernigan, Wellness Coordinator

Posted on May 9, 2011 by sarah

Wellness Coordinator, Company Shops Market Donald is a Burlington native and a graduate of Elon University with a BA in Music. He worked at Belk for 12 years. He has an extensive knowledge of natural health products gleaned from 14 … Continue reading →

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