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Podcast: The Valley Today
Episode: Sustainable Business: The Journey of Winchester Co-op Market
Description: In the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, the Winchester Co-op Market is gearing up to revolutionize how the local community engages with sustainable food sources. In this episode of The Valley "Business" Today, hosted by Janet Michael, this informative and engaging session brought together key figures such as Carl Knoblock, Virginia District Director of the Small Business Administration (SBA); Michael Daryabeygi, Andrea Cosans, and Michael Trainor, board members for the co-op. The core concept of the co-op is simple yet impactful—create a grocery store owned by the community, for the community. Board member Daryabeygi explained, 'The gr...