About Carrboro Business Alliance
The Carrboro Business Alliance (CBA), founded in 2014 on the shared belief that "local matters," is now more than 100 local businesses collaborating to help Carrboro thrive. The CBA is governed by an active Leadership Council and three committees, and all members are Carrboro-serving enterprises.
Our Mission
Connect members with information, customers, and other enterprises
Represent the local business interests with policymakers
Promote members and the Carrboro community
Governance
2023 Leadership Council
Chair: Maggie Funkhouser, Carrboro Farmers' Market
Immediate Past Chair: Josh Moorhead, Weaver Street Market
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee Chair: Nora Spencer, Hope Renovations
Policy Committee Chair: Sheila Dalton, Neal's Deli
Marketing Committee Chair: Bridget Pemberton-Smith, Art Therapy Institute (former)
Donna Bell, Congruence Counseling
Scott Conary, Carrboro Coffee Roasters and Open Eye Cafe
Miles Fitch, Fitch Lumber Co.
Marlin Fludd, Atma Hotel Group (Hampton Inn & Suites)
David Jessee, J&J Futures and local commercial property owner (106 S. Greensboro Street)
Barbara Jessie-Black, CommunityWorx
Rae Mosher, Carrburritos Taqueria
Amy Rix, Piedmont Health
Wendy Smith, The ArtsCenter
Erik Valera, El Centro Hispano
Ex-Officio non-voting member: Jon Hartman-Brown, Economic Development Director, Town of Carrboro
Marketing Committee
Charge: To deliver on the CBA's promise to connect members with information, customers, and other enterprises, and to promote members and the Carrboro community.
Members:
- Committee Chair: Bridget Pemberton-Smith, Art Therapy Institute (former)
- David Jessee, J&J Futures (Property owner: 106 S. Greensboro St.)
- Josh Moorhead, Weaver Street Market
- Wendy Smith, The ArtsCenter
- Jon Hartman-Brown, Town of Carrboro
- Catherine Lazorko, Town of Carrboro
- *Staff support: Aury St. Germain, The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro
Policy Committee
Charge: To deliver on the CBA's promise to represent the local business interests with policymakers.
Members:
- Committee Chair: Sheila Dalton, Neal's Deli
- David Jessee, J&J Futures (Property owner: 106 S. Greensboro St.)
- Scott Conary, Open Eye Cafe and Carrboro Coffee Roasters
- Miles Fitch, Fitch Lumber Co.
- Nathan Mills, Mills Rentals
- Rae Mosher, Carrburritos Taqueria
- Jon Hartman-Brown, Town of Carrboro
- *Staff support: Aaron Nelson, The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro
→ Learn about our policy priorities
DEIB Committee
Charge: To learn through thoughtful discussions on DEIB-related readings and topics for a shared learning experience and personal growth that leads to better business decisions.
Members:
- Committee Chair: Nora Spencer, Hope Renovations
- Barbara Jessie-Black, CommunityWorx
- David Jessee, J&J Futures (Property owner: 106 S. Greensboro St.)
- Sheila Dalton, Neal's Deli
- Wendy Smith, The ArtsCenter
- Erik Valera, El Centro Hispano
CBA Founding Funders
Significant funding and in-kind support throughout 2018-2019 allowed the CBA to build a strong foundation, accelerate performance, and reach the next level. This important progress was made possible by early investors and partners, known as CBA Founding Champions and CBA Founding Investors.