Category Archives: Editorials and Guest Posts

Healthy & Natural Yogurt + Local Farmer Kate Recomends Talenti Sorbetto Smoothies + Better Bottled Water

Posted on June 5, 2011 by sarah

I wandered over to the co-op this evening, in search of some filtered water (our tap water has a funky smell today) and some healthy yogurt. Organic & All Natural Yogurt from Conscientious and Humane Dairies My husband, Nate, loves … Continue reading →

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Video Update from the Board: A Message From David Williams

Posted on April 26, 2011 by sarah

A Message From David Williams, Vice-President of Company Shops Market Board of Directors A Message from Company Shops Market Board Member David William with an update on Company Shops Market Co-op and a challenge to make a difference in your … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Local Food: Why These Elon University Professors Buy Local – Company Shops Market

Posted on April 14, 2011 by sarah

Why Local Food? : Several Elon University professors weigh in on why they choose to buy food grown and raised by area farmers. This video is part of the Telling The Story of Company Shops Market documentary series. Dr Janet … Continue reading →

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From The Archives: A look back at Spring 2008, 2009, 2010… in Anticipation of Our Grand Opening in Spring of 2011

Posted on April 12, 2011 by sarah

The Company Shops building and our temporary offices across the street are a hive of activity. Years of grassroots community work are coming together in the next two months with the opening of our co-op on June 11th 2011. I … Continue reading →

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Co-op Groceries Springing Up All Over The Piedmont

Posted on January 18, 2011 by sarah

We’re not the only ones who are building, constructing, renovating, rejuvenating and reinventing.  Deep Roots Market in Greensboro recently announced that they will be expanding and building a new location in Downtown Greensboro (News-Records Article). And last Wednesday, they released … Continue reading →

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Why Bulk Foods? – Convenience and Savings

Posted on December 16, 2010 by sarah

Last week, I was talking with General Manager Chris Bartlett. Soon he will will be working with our co-op consultants, board members and owners to help determine exactly which products to carry in the store. The co-ops mission is “Connecting … Continue reading →

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Recessions, Depressions & Displaced Textile Workers: A quick peek at the history of food co-ops.

Posted on November 23, 2010 by sarah

When I read Megan Squire’s facebook post after the Groundbreaking Celebration, I too struck by the similarities in our social and economic climate to those that have historically generated successful co-ops. Megan wrote: “I finally put two and two together … Continue reading →

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CSM Owner Lester Pace invites you to discuss agricultural food policy @ Sunday’s Groundbreaking Celebration

Posted on November 10, 2010 by guestblogger

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are the views of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, official policy or position of Company Shops Market. *This is a guest post by Lester Pace. He is a Company Shops … Continue reading →

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Video: Tony Crider speaks @ March Community Table Event

Posted on March 5, 2010 by sarah

Company Shops Market owner and volunteer, Tony Crider, speaks about what we as owners need to do to get the market open this year. 1) Recruit new owners 2) Make a Loan to the Co-op: become an investor 3) Volunteer

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I’ve made my commitment to invest in Company Shops Market: An Open Letter from John Brooks

Posted on January 18, 2010 by guestblogger

*This is a guest post by John Brooks. He is a Company Shops Market Owner and CSM Community Investor. Friends and fellow citizens of Burlington and Alamance County— I’ve made my commitment to invest in Company Shops Market… The co-op … Continue reading →

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