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As has been stated, this would be a far more interesting conversation if everyone would take their political opinion out of it, not make it a political debate, but instead a discussion of the effectiveness of social and other media and how it is b...
It isn't a fair question...that is, I think others have noted that it doesn't make a party smarter or less smart. For me, as a marketing professional that is watching how technology has changed the face of what I do, I do think that those that are...
There are lots of very cool shopping bags available. Check out Silver in the City...they have loads of very cool bags. Also, the most recent shopping bags at Whole Foods and Trader Joes are pretty darn cool and a lot more durable than previous sty...
Indiana generally hasn't been a state to 'ban' things, and sometimes it would be nice if it would ban things now and again. We are 49th out of 50th in the Forbes opinion for nothing. Plastic bags in and of themselves are the demons, of course. The...
Indy Food Co-op is currently in 8th Place - help by VOTING for the Indy Food Co-op get a new-fangled website!
Just go to: http://immersive-training.net/non-profits
and use the box in the right column to vote for your favorite non-profit, Indy Food...
I personally WHOLE-HEARTEDLY support this concept. We are actually promoting farm to schools programs as part of the mission of the Indy Food Cooperative. There is significant data showing the direct link between childhood obesity and lack of acce...
I don't think not-for-profit status is the answer. I think taking away subsidies, paying people more so they will pay more for food is the answer. I think educating people on healthier living and eating is the answer, so they will use that extra m...
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- What is your greatest strength?
- Highly motivated towards progressing projects that help sustain our environment, support local food issues, reduce pet overpopoulation, improve my community, and get out the vote in the upcoming election! I'm a great multi-tasker!
- What are you working on?
- Public outreach and education for Indianapolis' water quality program (Clean Stream Team); part-time executive director for the Mid American Council of Recycling Officials (14-state regional group); Advocating for electronics producer responsibility legislation in Indiana with the Indiana Recycling Coalition and others; working on starting up the Indy Food Cooperative (a storefront green grocer near downtown Indy); working on building a sustainable community space for Cottage Home Neighborhood; working to elect Barack Obama on November 4; and lots of others cool and fun projects!
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- Self-employed
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- Owner
- What is your alma mater?
- University of Evansville
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- Connecting with like-minded folks.
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VOTE NOW - Help Indy Food Co-op Get a New Website
Indy Food Co-op is currently in 8th Place - help by VOTING for the Indy Food Co-op get a new-fangled website!
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Share this with your friends, family and co-workers to VOTE for Indy Food Co-op!
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Posted on May 26, 2009 at 12:54pm —
Indy Food Co-op on Cover of NUVO!
Check out the latest issue of NUVO Newsweekly to read the cover story about the Indy Food Co-op and urban gardening in our neighborhood:
Or, read it on-line at: NUVO (Cover) 3/18/09: Downtown farmers dig deep - http://tinyurl.com/crowyq
Or, read it on-line at: NUVO (Cover) 3/18/09: Downtown farmers dig deep - http://tinyurl.com/crowyq
Posted on March 23, 2009 at 12:59am —
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 9:06pm on April 8, 2009,
Susan Watt Grade said… - Hey, Julie! We are friends everywhere. Hugs, S
- At 10:50am on March 23, 2009,
Greg Neff said… - Hello Julie Rhodes. Greg Neff here from the Old Tim & Billy's Salvage store Days. Nice article, look forward to working together on reuse efforts and neighborhood development this year.
- At 2:10pm on March 17, 2009,
Dawn Grimes said… - Hi Julie! Great to see you again...if only virtually. Perhaps we can remedy that soon, hoping to have lunch with Carey after the session, maybe we can all get together. I would enjoy!
- At 8:07am on October 22, 2008,
Kyle Lacy said… - Hey Julia!
You could post this in the event area on the site. More eyes would see this. :)
Welcome to Smaller Indiana and congratulations on becoming a SMOOSIER! Let us know if you have any questions about the site. :)
- At 9:34pm on October 20, 2008,
Julie L. Rhodes said…
- Please join us for this very special evening to support local, organic, affordable food in Indianapolis! - Julie
Indy Food Cooperative
indyfoodcoop@yahoo.com https://groups.yahoo.com/group/indyfoodcoop/
For Immediate Release: October 14, 2008
Contact: Julie L. Rhodes, 317.631.2220
Indy Food Co-op Targets 150
Founding Members for Kick-off of Non-Profit Grocer
After a year of behind the scenes efforts by advocates for a non-profit grocer to serve Indianapolis's downtown and near eastside residents, the all-volunteer board of the Indy Food Co-op are ready to unveil plans. On Saturday, November 8, those interested in bringing a natural food grocery cooperative to the city's downtown area are invited to join members of the board and others for a founding membership kick-off meeting. The event will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Earth House Coffeehouse, located within the Lockerbie United Methodist Church at 237 North East Street.
"More than ever, residents downtown, on the near eastside and around town are seeking opportunities to buy healthy, local, natural, affordable food," said Kyle Hendrix, president of the Indy Co-op Board. "The food cooperative intends to fill this current void and meet the grocery needs for thousands of families in Central Indiana."
Over the past months, the Indy Food Co-op has incorporated, formed a board of directors, raised funds, hired a consultant, and determined a likely location just east of downtown Indianapolis. The kick-off meeting offers the first opportunity for those who support the member-owner food cooperative concept to get involved and invest in the important community project, Members of the cooperative will enjoy product discounts and other special offers, however, the grocery will be open to the general public to meet a wide variety of customer food, grocery, personal care and other product needs.
"We know that many supporters have been standing by waiting for the day to help make a dream of a food co-op a reality and to become a founding member," Hendrix continued. "The kick-off event is just that chance."
According to the Indiana Cooperative Development Center (ICDC), there are approximately 300 such food co-ops across the country -- seven of which are in Indiana. Each food co-op is a little different based upon the individual needs of the community and the co-op members. Most food co-ops are voluntary, consumer-owned organizations, owned and controlled by members to provide affordable, healthy food to members and non-members. The ICDC provides technical support and resources to Indiana groups interested in starting up cooperatives and is assisting the Indy Food Co-op in its planning.
"We invite the community to join us for this fun and informative event to learn more about Indy Food Co-op as a resource for our families, our neighborhoods, and our community at large; and, if they are inspired as we have been, attendees can also help us reach our goal of 150 founding members to leverage support from local funding entities across Indianapolis as well as create of base of shoppers to support our local co-op," Hendrix concluded.
Attendees also will have the opportunity to provide input on co-op product offerings, as well as give feedback on proposed market names. Attendees will be welcomed by Renee Sweeney of Endangered Species Chocolate and Indy Green Peice, and the event will include music by local singer-songwriter Sarah Grain, as well as snacks provided by local restaurants and organizations. Admission is free, open to the public and children are welcome.
For inquiries, e-mail indyfoodcoop@yahoo.com; or contact Kyle Hendrix at 317.631.2220.
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