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Food First for the Next President

Posted on October 22, 2008 by melissa

Hello Co-op Owners, This is such an excellent and timely interview and article from food guru and respected author, Michael Pollan.  He was recently interviewed on NPR’s Fresh Air.  He talks about his open letter in the NY Times to … Continue reading →

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Thanks for coming to Benjamin Vineyards

Posted on October 6, 2008 by melissa

Thanks to the 150 people, a good mix of co-op owners and potential owners, who attended our community potluck at the beautiful Benjamin Vineyard on Sunday, September 28.   It was a gorgeous day, the live music from Mebanesville was a … Continue reading →

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Company Shops Market Community Potluck

Posted on September 24, 2008 by melissa

Company Shops Market Community Potluck Sunday, September 28, 4-7ish, Rain or Shine Hosted by Benjamin Vineyards and featuring the live music of Mebanesville All are welcome at this informational gathering for Alamance County’s Co-op Grocery!  Bring your favorite dish to … Continue reading →

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Location Update, Scholarships, Investment Challenge, CSM on Front Page Times-News

Posted on May 29, 2008 by melissa

Greetings Owners!  Location Update Our main focus, in addition to fundraising, continues to be finalizing the details of our location in Burlington.  It’s a complex process that always seems to take a bit longer than originally expected!  We are still … Continue reading →

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The Gourmet Local Dinner at Braeburn Farm on May 17, 2008 was a great success!

Posted on May 23, 2008 by melissa

It was a beautiful spring day on the farm and all 160 attendees and volunteers enjoyed amazing local food, drink and music.  We are very thankful for the wealth of local products and services in our area and especially want … Continue reading →

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Co-op Events this Spring and Volunteer Opportunities!

Posted on April 2, 2008 by melissa

Co-op Potluck and Community Meeting at Iron Gate Winery in Mebane This Sunday, April 6, 4PM Come get the latest about the Co-op, buy your ownership share, meet other like-minded people in the community, enjoy amazing food and live music! … Continue reading →

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Co-op Events this Spring and Volunteer Opportunities!

Posted on March 6, 2008 by melissa

Co-op Potluck and Community Meeting at Iron Gate Winery in Mebane Sunday, April 6, 4PM Come get the latest about the Co-op, buy your ownership share, meet other like-minded people in the community, enjoy amazing food and live music! Whether … Continue reading →

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2 great events to brighten up your springtime, mark your calendars now!

Posted on February 6, 2008 by melissa

Co-op Potluck and Community Meeting at Iron Gate Winery in Mebane Sunday, April 6, 4PM Come get the latest about the Co-op, buy your ownership share, meet other like-minded people in the community, enjoy amazing food and live music! Whether … Continue reading →

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256 Shares Sold, Goal of 750 by May 30, 2008!

Posted on January 10, 2008 by melissa

The Co-op is kicking back into high gear in 2008. Many thanks to all of you for plugging Company Shops Market and purchasing your shares recently. We had a surge of shares sold, 43, in just the last couple of … Continue reading →

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Location and Fund Raising Update

Posted on December 13, 2007 by melissa

Greetings Owners, It’s time for a location and fundraising update: Pete Davis of Cooperative Development Services was in town last week doing his market and site analysis for the Co-op. He looked at several possible locations we had identified and … Continue reading →

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