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Jeff

Will "cash mobs" have any staying power and influence?

I was asked this question by a reporter and have little idea whether they will generate enough interest to make an impact once the ...

Cash mobs: a new boost for local business? csmonitor.com

Saturday is International Cash Mob Day. Like flash mobs, cash mobs use social media to organize. But they don't perform, they spend money at a targeted local business.

posted 2 months ago

Sally W. 7 days ago • Edit • I organized Fayetteville, AR Cash Mob group. We have had an excellent response with anywhere from 60 to 125 participants. We are not strictly ... »

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Jeff

Study says frequent movers tend toward chains. So how do you reach people when they're new in town, before habits form?

An interesting study and paper supports what we've long observed: people who develop roots in a community are more likely to patronize ...

posted 1 month ago

Roger P. 8 days ago • Edit • Tim: Interesting that you mention the real estate folks. Independent buisinesses have a strong impact on home values. A recent study by ... »

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Steve

Call for information about Buy Local organizations who have "Gone Mobile"

Hi all. I'm honored to be one of the guest speakers in the "Going Mobile" track at the AMIBA 2012 conference in 3 weeks.

In ...

Conference agenda amiba.net

Going Mobile -- Why Apps for Mobile Technology Are an Essential Benefit for Local Businesses.

posted 2 months ago

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Ester Venouziou

Input needed from Buy Local groups: What's your policy on locally owned franchises? Conflicted on whether there's a place for them ..... •

posted 2 months ago

Starr H. 27 days ago • Edit • We have coding that indicates if a business is 100 percent locally owned or a franchise . »

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Rebecca

Are there any IBAs who allow individuals (consumers, not businesses) to be members? If so, can I call you to ask a few questions?

posted 1 month ago

Ingrid A. 1 month ago • Edit • We have an individual membership at Think Local First of Washtenaw County. (MI) I'd be happy to talk with you. (734) 730-6905. ... »

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Stacy

Post-Game on the AMIBA Conference

I had a great time at the AMIBA conference this weekend. I thought while it was fresh in our minds it would be terrific to hear what ...

posted 1 month ago

Jeff M. 1 month ago • Edit • Rebekka, Sorry I forgot this until now. We included the link in our April newsletter (http://amiba.net/news/2012/april), but the direct url is h ... »

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Ares

What do you think of this kind of event for #IBAs?

I am, personally, mostly surprised about the chocolate-covered bacon.

Chocolate Walk features stops throughout downtown Lancaster lancastereaglegazette.com

Tickets are going fast for a tasty downtown event that helps promote local businesses. About 100 tickets are left for Destination Downtown Lancaster's annual Chocolate Walk, which will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 13....

posted 1 month ago

Rebekka A. 1 month ago • Edit • I think that these sort of events are great for public relations, contribute to the "shop local" cause and really allow people a chance to ... »