As a family-owned business, it is important to build the right relationships with clients, employees, the community and with other businesses. We would like to congratulate New Resources Bank of San Francisco on their merger with the larger Amalgamated Bank. New Resources has been our banking partner for many years. Amalgamated has a 94-year history … Continued
The Bark House demonstrates qualitatively and quantitatively that which has been envisioned metaphorically– a factory can be like a forest. Air, water and soil are improved in the local life-shed that’s impacted by company manufacturing processes. Like a forest, the Bark House enhances more than its place of origin. Its products connect the local community and … Continued
At the end of September, The Bark House participated in a river sweep with the Toe River Valley Coalition and Mrs. Sirois 8th grade Science class. Some of the things that the students discovered were: Whoever made kayaking “a thing” was pretty smart. “This” does not belong in the river. I got … Continued
Ben’s Cabin Sally Friedman purchased Ben Cohen’s Cabin (of Ben and Jerry’s) that was located adjacent to her home and “reimagined the handmade home in paradox”. She refurbished the cabin and created a whimsical retreat. “The back porch is perched over a waterfall and has a birch tree growing through it. The windows are salvaged … Continued
The Bark House® at Highland Craftsmen, Inc.® is honored in the Best for Community list for 2016, which includes businesses that earned a Community score in the top 10 percent of more than 1,800 Certified B Corporations on the B Impact Assessment. The full assessment measures a company’s impact on its workers, community, customers and … Continued
We arrived at the Yosemite Visitor’s Center just as employees hung the 2016 National Park Service Centennial Celebration Banner. This was the fourth and final stop on a trip that began in San Francisco and included Sequoia, The Grand Canyon, Zion and Yosemite. It was a wonderful time to spend with family learning all about … Continued
The Finishing Touch For Community Park Project The Spruce Pine Main Street Central Park will receive an award in Design at the 2015 Main Street State Conference held in Goldsboro this year, from The NC Department of Commerce. Accepting the award on behalf of the community is SPMS Director – Libby Phillips; Appalachian State University … Continued
North Carolina has been announced as the host state for the 2016 B Corp Champion’s Retreat! The event will begin in Raleigh-Durham October 11, 12 and 13th. With a most gracious southern style of hospitality, the Asheville B Corp planning committee quickly included a week-end add-on to Asheville. Participants may now choose to extend their … Continued
“Our capacity to journey well determines our destination.” Chris McCurry · Co-Owner -The Bark House® A numeric “25” is an unbiased witness to the anniversary of big dreams built from humble beginnings. As we look back, we do so with great gratitude for the relationships that have touched us during this journey – the ones … Continued
part 2 of 2 Vincent Stanley from Patagonia met with a group of B Corps in Asheville, NC in September. The conversation centered on responsible companies, which echoes the title of his and Yvon Chouinard’s (Founder and Owner of Patagonia) book. One of the opening quotes shared by Vincent was from writer Norman Maclean … Continued