Tag Archives: Local Economy

Timberwood Organics Farm – Producer Profile – Company Shops Market

Posted on September 19, 2011 by sarah

About Timberwood Organics: Timberwood Organics is a family owned farm located about 17 miles from Company Shops Market Co-op Grocery, in Efland NC. They believe that growing food without the use of chemical pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides is the only … Continue reading →

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Telling the Story of Company Shops Market: Red Oak Brewery – Why Fresh Local Beer Could Be A Healthier Choice For You and Better For Your Community

Posted on February 11, 2011 by sarah

Red Oak Brewery, located in Whitsett, NC, makes their beer specifically for the local community. Red Oak beer is meant to be enjoyed fresh because they brew their beer using centuries old purity laws which means there are no artificial preservatives or harmful additives. Red Oak has been a supporter of Company Shops Market and hopes to sell their product in our store. Continue reading →

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CSM in the news: “Economist gives advice to co-op”

Posted on November 2, 2009 by sarah

(Clockwise from Left: Sarah Cook, Tara Jones-LeGros, J.T. Sharpe, Michael Shuman, Eric Henry, and Sharon Dent .) The Times-News ran a story in today’s paper on Michael Shuman’s visit to the Company Shops Market building. Shuman was quoted as saying … Continue reading →

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Michael Shuman visits Downtown Burlington

Posted on October 30, 2009 by sarah

(L-R Eric Henry, Angie Lovelace, Michal Shuman) Michael Shuman is an economist and an author. But more than that, he is a champion of vibrant towns. One of his major projects is the BALLE organization. “The Business Alliance for Local … Continue reading →

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Michael Shuman coming to Company Shops Market tomorrow.

Posted on October 29, 2009 by sarah

Michael Shuman, economist & author of “The Small-Mart Revolution” will tour Alamance County on Friday, Oct. 30th. Including a stop in Burlington to visit Company Shops Market and to speak with Anne Morris of Downtown Corporation. News of the event … Continue reading →

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Company Shops Market Isn’t An Organic Food Store: A discussion of local vs organic

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Nathan

When I mention to friends that I am working with Company Shops Market now, it usually results in some sort of comment including “oh, I love organic food!”  It’s usually at this point that I begin a small conversational venture … Continue reading →

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