The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce will host another opportunity for residents to join its cash mob trend on Thursday. For the third event, Program Coordinator Alaina Shonkwiler said the chamber has altered the experience – offering two convenient time slots: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
“We’re trying to open it up to people,” Shonkwiler said.
What is a cash mob?
A cash mob is a spin-off of the “flash mob” where a group of people converge on a location and do something in unison. The cash mob is a large crowd of consumers that show up at a local business and spend a little money, usually $10 to $20 each, to help a local business. The Noblesville Cash Mob was organized by the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce as a new avenue for the Chamber and the community to continue supporting local businesses that choose to invest in Noblesville.
The first cash mob was held March 27 at Linden Tree with the second at Heavenly Sweets on April 25. The upcoming cash mob will be held at Mr. G’s Liquor, 2209 E. Conner St.
“The Noblesville Cash Mob needs your support and participation! Mark your calendars and swing by the ‘mob victim’ during your lunch as we will be mobbing during phase one from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,” said Shonkwiler. “If you can’t make the first phase, then join us for the afternoon mob from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be an extra perk for the afternoon crowd!”
Shonkwiler said efforts to encourage more local spending aren’t limited to cash mobs, and there are many initiatives similar to cash mobs that have sprung up. She said the objective is to support the businesses that invest in the Noblesville community.
The Noblesville Chamber plans to host additional cash mob events in the future. For more information, visit www.noblesvillechamber.com or call 773-0086.