I’ve been in touch with a couple folks at the HUb City Co-Op about volunteering and I received an email yesterday about some big changes, namely that the original founder of the co-op has stepped down, and the fund raiser, originally scheduled for March 27th at the Duncan Estate, has now been postponed until further notice.

I hope to get more involved in the co-op, and volunteering around Spartanburg in general, so I’ve opened up my blog to them for any announcements! They sent me this press release yesterday to post, and it should also be in the Herald-Journal this morning.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 2, 2010

Hub City Co-op Announces Leadership Change and Board Development

SPARTANBURG, SC – March 2, 2010 – Hub City Co-op (www.hubcitycoop.org), a member owned and operated grocery market that is currently in developmental stages, today announces a change in leadership as well as the formal development of a board. Representatives of the Hub City Co-op announce that due to unforeseen family obligations, Ashley Campbell has officially stepped down as lead organizer.

During a meeting today, the transition of leadership was discussed, the current financial state of the Co-op was deemed to be both positive and stable, and next steps determined for the establishment of future leadership. An owners meeting is scheduled for 6:30PM March 25th at The Showroom at Hub Bub, at which time by-laws will be voted on, committees formed, and board members nominated. The goal of the board will be to complete a strategic plan as well as fully investigate collaborative community partnerships, which will enhance efforts to bring this grocery market concept to our community.

“As founder of the Hub City Co-op, we appreciate Ashley bringing this wonderful concept to our community and thank her for the time and effort she has put into this organization,” stated Erin Ouzts, facilitator of today’s meeting.

A fund raising event scheduled for Saturday March 27th has been canceled and rescheduling is anticipated for later this spring.

“While we are disappointed in having to delay the March 27th event, we are confident in the direction we are headed, and look forward the input and involvement of our owner members in selection of formal board,” stated Jeff Bartee, Hub City Co-op Events Steering Committee member.

Purchase of ownership units of the Hub City Co-op are still available through the website hubcitycoop.org. Units are $150 and are limited by law to one per individual.

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Sims Hammond
864-580-2350
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About Hub City Co-Op
Hub City Co-op is a member-owned and operated market that promotes local commerce, harvest, and connectivity while also providing a vibrant forum for broadening community awareness and fostering collective creativity. Learn more by visiting www.hubcitycoop.org.