Have you ever heard of or watched a Flash Mob on youtube? You know, where people converge on a place and burst into a song and dance routine. Everyone looks on in amazement and a good time is had by all.
A Cash Mob is similar in concept, except we aren’t singing and dancing, trust me. You do NOT want to hear me sing. Instead, a Cash Mob predetermines a locally owned business and people just like you and me converge there and spend at least $20.00.. Pretty simple.
But why, you may ask. Well, we all know the current economy. Let’s not rehash that issue. The one thing we have all learned and come to realize though, is it really does matter where you spend your hard earned money. Communities all over the country are seeing a decline in unique, locally owned and operated businesses. This gives rise to communities that blur together in a bland, homogenized landscape of big-box chains.
Fayetteville has always had it’s own, unique flavor. Small, locally owned business is integral to that. Cash Mobs are simply a fun way to come together and thank our local businesses for being part of our wonderful community. For providing a haven away from the clamor and pace of big-box corporate stores.
Our first Cash Mob was held on February 26, 2012 at Nightbird Books. Owner Lisa Reynolds reports that approx 120 people came through during the 2.5 hour time frame that afternoon.
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Cash Mob Fayetteville, AR 