Meet Stone's Throw Market at the Taste of Troy!
The Miami River Foods Project Newslettery - September 2nd, 2010
The Miami River Foods Project is gearing up for a big transition with the official launch of Stone's Throw Market at our Taste of Troy demonstration farmer's market on September 18th!
Project volunteers gathered Monday night for the first weekly Organizing Team meeting, where we shared updates and continued planning for the public debut of our community-owned grocery store.
Email info@miamiriveroods.org to volunteer at the Taste of Troy (we need you!), and read on for details about our co-op organizing!
Our first weekly Organizing Team meeting!
- Updates on incorporation, the Beta Test, and grants
- Every Monday from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. (map)
Taste of Troy on Saturday, September 18th
- Join us for a demonstration farmer's market on the Square in Troy!
Read more for all the details!
Organizing Team meetings - Mondays @ 7:30 p.m.
With all the activity surrounding the official launch of Stone's Throw Market at the Taste of Troy, we decided it was high time to schedule a more regular rendezvous of our Organizing Team.
Over a dozen attended in person on Monday night, and even more connected over the phone and internet. These meetings will help our team stay on the same page with the many projects being worked on. It's also a weekly opportunity for new people to join us!
Everyone is welcome!
Organizing Team meetings will be every Monday from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Project office in downtown Troy (map). We hope to see you next Monday, September 6th @ 7:30 p.m. (click here to participate by phone or listen in online).
Progress updates
- The Incorporation Team has filed articles of incorporation for Stone's Throw Market and nominated Terry Jenkins for Co-op Treasurer! Terry is a CPA in Troy and a long-time Project member and Beta Tester. Thank you, Terry!
- Over $45,000 kept in the local and state economies by our group since the online grocery began eight months ago. The next milestone for the Beta Test will be "to get out of Beta", says Jake -- in time for the public launch on the 18th. Jake asks, "What would you want to be different before you recommend the online grocery to your boss?" Email the Team and let us know!
- The Grants Team has drafted proposals to the Ohio Co-op Development Center and Center for Farmland Innovation, with support from the OSU Extension Office and Cooperative Development Services
If you weren't able to join us Monday night, please click here to listen to a recording of the meeting.
Join us for Taste of Troy on Saturday, September 18th!
The Organizing Team is excited to share our vision of a local market for local foods at the Taste of Troy on Saturday, September 18th. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., we're hosting a demonstration farmer's market on the Square in Troy!
Please bring your reusable grocery bags and stock up on a wide variety of local and organic foods, featuring ...
- Organic & sustainable fruits & veggies
- Fresh artisan cheese & bread
- Pastured milk, eggs, & meat
- Handmade baked goods
- Locally roasted coffee
Please click here for a complete list of participating farms and producers.
If you'd like to hang out with some of our farmers and meet other people on the Project, we're seeking volunteers to help out in two-hour shifts. Please email info@miamiriverfoods.org to sign up! Thanks!
With gratitude, for all you do to support a local market for local foods in our community.
Laura and Jake, on behalf of the whole Team
Miami River Foods Project & Stone's Throw Market
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"Creating local markets for local foods."
The Miami River Foods Project