Our semiannual co-op fairs are held at our Food House facility in Hillsborough. You can tour the Food House, where our chefs and bakers will be preparing tastings and doing demonstrations: you’ll try sushi, our new pretzels, and pickled NC shrimp. Meet the crew and see what we do every day! Outside on the patio,…
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Owners, Attend the Candidate Information Session, Tuesday, June 6
Two seats on the WSM Board are open for the 2017 elections—one consumer-owner seat and one worker-owner seat. The Board of Directors is hosting a candidate information session on Tuesday, June 6, 6:30 to 9:00 PM at the WSM Admin Center. The information session will provide candidates with a deeper understanding of the way the Board…
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Photos from the Co-op Fair
Here are some photos from last month’s Co-op Fair. We’ll have another one this fall!
Help Us Test a Returnable Deli Container
This weekend, owners who attend the Co-op Fair can participate in a test of a glass deli container. As we work toward our 2020 goal of zero waste, we’re considering new options for packaging the products made in our kitchen. One idea is to use a returnable glass container for products other than milk. A…
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Want to Run for the Board? Learn More This Weekend
Our board of directors is seeking qualified candidates to run in their 2017 election. If you’re interested, you can learn more at this weekend’s Co-op Fair. Two seats are open: one consumer-owner seat and one worker-owner seat. A call for candidates with the application is published on our website, here. It lists the qualifications to…
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Save the Date: Co-op Fair
Owners, it’s time for another Co-op Fair! Save the date Sunday, April 30 from 2 to 5 PM. The fair is held at our Food House facility in Hillsborough. You can tour the Food House, where we’re preparing tastings and demonstrations of our sushi, our yogurt cups, and new pizettes and healthful pastries. You’ll meet…
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Owners Give Co-op High Marks in Owner Survey
In September, over 2,300 owners completed our two-question “Net Promoter” survey and received a 10%-off coupon. The survey results yielded our “Net Promoter Score”—an index that measures the willingness of customers to recommend a company’s products and services to others; this in turn indicates whether customers will remain loyal as grocery competitors open stores. On…
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Interactive Map of the Co-op Fair
In September 2016, we hosted a Co-op Fair at our Food House. Visitors walked through our kitchen and bakeries, watching demos by staff and learning about our food. They met local vendors and the winners of this year’s Cooperative Community Fund grants. If you missed the fair, check out our interactive map, with videos and…
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Co-op Fair Photo Gallery
Here are some photos from the 2016 Co-op Fair.
WSM Owners Elect Two Board Directors for 2017
Weaver Street Market’s Board elections ended Sunday. Owners elected a consumer owner and a worker owner to serve on the Board. Congratulations, Hank and Jon!
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