When I relocated to Richmond in the fall of 2013 for a new job, it became immediately obvious that exciting things were happening in the area. I had moved from a city in Florida with few healthy and socially-conscious food-purchasing options, and I was thrilled to learn about the up-and-coming Richmond Food Co-op. Over the course of this past year, it has been truly inspiring to witness the increasing momentum generated by the Co-op and its activities, and to be part of a very passionate group of people who are highly dedicated to bringing socially responsible, affordable, and healthy food options to the Richmond area. The more we can get the word out and increase awareness of the Co-op and connections between community members, the more quickly we can open its doors!
With this in mind, I am also the organizer of the Fan neighborhood Cohort, which seeks to bring together Co-op members and guests who live in the Fan neighborhood for social and networking gatherings. It’s a really fun way to get to know other like-minded community members with similar interests and to share ideas about how to increase engagement in and awareness of the Co-op. We will be having our FIRST kick-off event this coming Thursday, December 11th, 2014: together with the East End Cohort, we are hosting a Holiday Cocktail Hour at the beautiful Jefferson Hotel. Come out to see the holiday decorations and meet some cool people! Everyone (both members and non-members) is welcome—you don’t have to live in the Fan or the East End to attend, and feel free to bring any guests you’d like!
Details: Jefferson Hotel, TJs lobby bar, 101 W. Franklin Street, Richmond. 5:30pm-7:00pm
Hope to see you there!
-Karen Dyer, Fan Cohort Leader
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