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Company Shops Market to receive $298,000 Main Street Solutions Fund Grant from the State of North Carolina

BIG NEWS: Governor Bev Perdue just announced that Company Shops Market will be a recipient of a $298k Main Street Solutions Fund Grant. The City of Burlington, Burlington Downtown Corp  and Company Shops Market have won $298,460 “for the sustainable … Continue reading

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Preparation for Nov 7th’s Beer & Brats Novemberfest 2009 is in full swing

Yesterday morning, Todd Sines volunteered his time to test the acoustics of the Company Shops building and parking lot. Thank you Todd, for helping us determine the best way to set up the stage for next Saturday’s Beer & Brats … Continue reading

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Michael Shuman visits Downtown Burlington

(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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Saxapahaw Oktoberfest gets a sunny ending

After a rainy start, last weekend’s Oktoberfest event in Saxapahaw, NC finished out the day with sunshine and a beautiful fall evening. Board president Sharon Dent was on hand to preach the gospel of local food and strong local communities … Continue reading

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