tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2536895335969103038.post5094989960306096008..comments2024-03-28T14:44:52.307-06:00Comments on BLD in MT : Living a Simple Life in This Interconnected World: Good-Bye Good Earth MarketBLD in MThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06449967376288331137noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2536895335969103038.post-86077697546070765982017-10-30T02:56:03.357-06:002017-10-30T02:56:03.357-06:00I have always wanted to work for a coop, but neve...I have always wanted to work for a coop, but never have instead most of my jobs have been for charities/NGOs and I have always supported coops when possible. I feel your sadness and loss; and I feel for the community that was bound by Good Earth market as it was not just about food - but communities and strenghtening them and breaking down barriers.<br /><br />You hit it on the head when you wrote 'While more and more people are looking for local.. products there are also a lot more stores' mainstream places beginning to carry these sorts of products now, so impacting on the independents. Its the same with vegetarian places to eat, they will soon be closed as other places begin to target that market at very competitive prices, regardless of ethnics. <br />Good luck to you both. <br />I don't really like talking about myself, but i have the sad prospect come next year of losing my job too, the nature of the voluntary sector but will face that time when it comes - but every day I dread the day and hope something else embraces me. Shaheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602971207085826708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2536895335969103038.post-37268095523653033082017-10-24T14:11:21.083-06:002017-10-24T14:11:21.083-06:00I've been a member of our local co op since n...I've been a member of our local co op since nearly its inception over 35 years ago. Oh, about 15 years ago it nearly went under when the long term general manager left. They hired her back and gladly the co op came back stronger than ever! It is amazing how much one person can influence a business like that. Good Foods has survived Lucky's, Whole Foods and Kroger offering much of the same items. I certainly feel like Lexington is blessed to have them. Good Luck to Matt. I too lost my job a couple of weeks ago. Bummer.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15032479084775154076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2536895335969103038.post-56525966575174150002017-10-23T19:02:15.287-06:002017-10-23T19:02:15.287-06:00That really is too too bad...Peace be with you and...That really is too too bad...Peace be with you and Matt...and very best wishes for a successful and speedy job hunt...<br /><br />~Affectioknit-ly,<br /><br />Teresa<br />affectioknithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956694289800463441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2536895335969103038.post-81324249915916106502017-10-19T11:05:58.371-06:002017-10-19T11:05:58.371-06:00So sad :-(. What a loss to the community in so man...So sad :-(. What a loss to the community in so many ways. Your words express it all and would benefit from being shared within your local community paper. Bigger companies are once again putting the squeeze on smaller businesses. When you are counting pennies it can be hard not to be seduced by cheaper prices but at what cost? The earth and the local community ultimately pays the price. I hope Matt finds another job that is equally rewarding x Sandra Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260644073051470011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2536895335969103038.post-86361086342373357582017-10-17T22:14:51.612-06:002017-10-17T22:14:51.612-06:00You nailed it, Beth. So well written. Hugs to you ...You nailed it, Beth. So well written. Hugs to you & Matt, always. ~DollyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2536895335969103038.post-65124759951567200392017-10-17T18:39:40.585-06:002017-10-17T18:39:40.585-06:00Wow...so sad. I am/we are SOOOOO absolutely devas...Wow...so sad. I am/we are SOOOOO absolutely devastated - for the Coop, for our community and for ourselves! Thanks for the thoughtful and insightful blog... =(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740503869229084941noreply@blogger.com