Posted on August 23rd, 2011 by Julie Norris
We must learn to invest as if food, farms and fertility mattered. We must connect investors to the places where they live, creating vital relationships and new sources of capital for small food enterprises. – Slow Money Principle #3 With your support, Dandelion placed fifth in the nation out of over 600 integrity oriented businesses. [...]
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Posted on May 20th, 2010 by Julie Norris
Thanks to all of you who took the time to vote for us – we are officially the 9th “Slow Money” business in the nation. Joining us in the top 10 is Homegrown Co-op who ranked 5th overall. See Results Here. That’s a huge win for Orlando & our local food scene. People across the [...]
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Posted on December 21st, 2009 by Julie Norris
Thank you for standing by us this year. It’s a beautiful example of what is possible when we participate in community. Have a wonderful holiday!
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Posted on October 6th, 2009 by Julie Norris
Thanks to alert friend & customer Nanette, we’ve just been turned onto a brilliant concept called Slow Money. Think about it: A million Americans contributing to a grassroots, non-profit seed fund supporting small food enterprises and building the nurture capital industry. . . Is it typical philanthropy? No. Is it investing as we’ve come to [...]
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Posted on September 30th, 2009 by Julie Norris
We are excited to announce that American Clay has selected Dandelion to be a model home for their environmentally friendly natural earth plaster. This month you might catch installer Jeff Barrett applying this cover to the interior of Dandelion during our slow periods. Volunteers Needed! Help us (eco) prime the walls on Sunday, October 11th [...]
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Posted on September 29th, 2009 by Julie Norris
Stacey Murphy & Sean Ramsay are our most sensual customers & owners of Blissful Lotus Romance Boutique, located in Ivanhoe Village at 1810 N. Orange Ave. Their mission is to assist women & couple’s in creating more love and passion in their lives. They just opened Orlando’s first sophisticated romance boutique (halleluah!) providing customers with [...]
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Posted on August 11th, 2009 by Julie Norris
Miranda Sophia Solace runs Avalon, a great magical shop a hop, skip & a jump from the cafe. This is why she is investing: “While I’m not a vegan or even a vegetarian….I have enjoyed Dandelion food very much when I’ve treated myself or friends! Even more importantly, the whole Dandelion concept brought an entirely [...]
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Posted on August 10th, 2009 by Julie Norris
Nancy is the woman behind Daly Strategic Directions. As a Speaker, Author & Facilitator she ignites transformative change in organizations and individuals through planning retreats, workshops, presentations and book-signings. Author of: A Left-Brain Thinker On a Right-Brain Journey, and Finding Joy Amidst the Chaos. www.nancyrdaly.com Nancy has been a Dandy fan since we can recall. [...]
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Posted on August 10th, 2009 by Julie Norris
Brian is a Visualization Specialist & Maggie is involved with The Prayer Company, we are tickled to be a part of their love connection: “I believe that most couples have a warm fondness for places where they have first dated. They are always places that are easy to remember. For us, one of those places [...]
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Posted on August 10th, 2009 by Julie Norris
Jim Lussier is excited when his legal skills help small businesses succeed. He notes: “The spirit of ‘new age’ entrepreneurs like the Dandelion Communitea family makes me excited and happy. Quality products and service spring from quality people.” Jim is a local attorney working for Matter & Harbert. We can tell you from experience that [...]
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