BY ROXANA BOYD Team lunches, stipends for gas, and a living wage set Crystal Clear Cleaning apart as an employer and housecleaning business in Orange County and the surrounding area. As a certified living wage employer, the business prides itself on its relationship-oriented approach and family-like trust. Owner Jane Meadows regularly takes her two team […]
BY ROXANA BOYD On Feb. 22, the Chamber for a Greater Chapel-Hill Carrboro launched the Summer Careers Academy, a new apprenticeship program that will connect young adults with local employers for eight weeks of career training. This summer, the “Building Our Future” inaugural program in Orange County will facilitate apprenticeships in the construction trades. Leaders […]
Orange County Living Wage is happy to announce that ClearWind Farm is now a living wage employer. The 200-acre farm is located 15 minutes west of Chapel Hill and offers equine-assisted psychotherapy, learning workshops, horseback riding lessons, and yoga. Clearwind Farm was founded in 2000 by Suzanne and Matt Case. For more information, go to […]
Orange County Living Wage is happy to announce that Ten Mothers Farm is now a living wage employer. Ten Mothers Farm is a small farm in Cedar Grove growing organic, nutrient-dense vegetables for a CSA and local restaurants. The farm was founded by Gordon Jenkins and Vera Fabian in 2016. “The Ten Mothers Farm crew is an […]
Orange County Living Wage is pleased to announce that New Vista Development has certified as a living wage employer. New Vista Development is a boutique custom home design and building company based in Chapel Hill. They work in Orange, Chatham, and Durham counties. Their success is driven by Kurt Mueller’s enjoyment of the design process. He works with […]
Orange County Living Wage is pleased to announce that Well has certified as a living wage employer. Located on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, Well is a health tech startup offering on-demand health guides and habit-forming journeys. Well’s concierge health team delivers easy-to-understand explanations, health guidance, and active assistance — live and on-demand. This is […]
Orange County Living Wage is pleased to announce that Pure Tree Care has certified as a living wage employer. Pure Tree Care provides expert-quality tree services. Whether you require services in tree removal, pruning, or trimming, their professional arborists and tree surgeons have the experience and skills to assist. This family-owned tree service business was founded in […]
Orange County Living Wage is pleased to announce that Bowbarr has certified as a living wage employer. Bowbarr is a bar on West Rosemary Street specializing in cocktails and community gathering space. You can also order wine or gifts on their website for pick up or delivery. Learn more by visiting www.bowbarrtogo.com. Listen as WCHL […]
Orange County Living Wage is pleased to announce that The Beehive has certified as a living wage employer. The Beehive is a fun, funky salon buzzing in the heart of downtown Carrboro, on East Weaver Street. They are a Green Circle Salon Certified salon, and they offer gallery space for local artists as part of the Second Friday […]
Orange County Living Wage is pleased to announce that Afton Nature School has certified as a living wage employer. The Carrboro-based preschool has decided to pay their teachers a living wage because they “appreciate their hard work. [We] want them to … keep doing what they love — teaching children!” The school’s mission is to […]