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‘Cash mob’ at Cutie Patootie’s on Thursday

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Cutie Patootie's Repeat Boutique

Cutie Patootie’s Repeat Boutique

 

ORNL Federal Credit Union will have its next cash mob at Cutie Patootie’s Repeat Boutique in historic Jackson Square in Oak Ridge on Thursday.

The cash mob is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. The first 30 customers will receive a $20 gift card to use within the store, courtesy of ORNL Federal Credit Union, a press release said. There is a limit of one gift card per family or couple.

Cutie Patootie’s Repeat Boutique is at 209 Jackson Square.

“Founded by owner and single mom, Wendy Holloway, Cutie Patootie’s Repeat Boutique in Oak Ridge is the epitome of small business with its local feel, loyal customers, and personalized service,” the press release said. “The resale boutique has been serving the Oak Ridge community for several years by offering new and gently used items for babies, children, teens and women, including toys, handmade hair bows and accessories, jewelry, shoes, clothing, and more. [Read more…]

Small business cash mob at Hot Bagel at lunchtime Thursday

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Hot Bagel

An Oak Ridge-based credit union is having its next small business cash mob at Hot Bagel Co. at lunchtime Thursday.

An Oak Ridge-based credit union is having its next small business cash mob at Hot Bagel Co. at lunchtime Thursday.

The cash mob is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. The first 30 people there will receive a free $20 gift card courtesy of ORNL Federal Credit Union. There is a limit of one per family or couple. Other special offers will also be available.

It’s the credit union’s Small Business Counts Cash Mob, which started in late July, and the first one at lunch.

Hot Bagel Co. was selected thanks to multiple nominations led by ORNL Federal Credit Union member Mark Medley, a press release said. Hot Bagel is located at 1155 Oak Ridge Turnpike in the Manhattan Place shopping center. [Read more…]

Next Small Business Counts cash mob a ‘double feature’ at Ritz, Hoskins

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The next Small Business Counts cash mobs will be in Clinton on Thursday, a “double feature” at two businesses next door to each other: Hoskins Drug Store and the Ritz Theatre.

The cash mobs, which encourage people to meet and spend money at local businesses, are being organized by ORNL Federal Credit Union. [Read more…]

Cash mob at Emma Lou this week continues through Saturday

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Emma Lou Bakery

Local volunteers have organized a cash mob at Emma Lou Cafe and Bakery through Saturday. The bakery, pictured above during a ribbon-cutting ceremony last year, is off South Illinois Avenue near the Oak Ridge Bowling Center.

Local volunteers have organized a cash mob this week at Emma Lou Bakery and Cafe. It continues through Saturday.

Emma Lou is at 244 A S. Illinois Ave., near the Oak Ridge Bowling Center and Pizza Hut. The phone number is (865) 481-4811.

The store is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. [Read more…]

Anderson County cash mob Friday at Clinch River Yarn

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The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce will host its “Buy Local Cash Mob” on Friday at Clinch River Yarn Co. in Clinton.

Refreshments will be served, and there will be a 20 percent discount on everything in the shop, excluding looms, wheels, and equipment accessories. “Buy Local” Cards are available at the Chamber office and at the cash mob, which is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Clinch River Yarn Co. at 725 N. Charles Seivers Blvd. in Clinton.

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Razzleberry’s picked for Small Business Counts cash mob on Wednesday

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John Schroer, Tom Beehan, and Mark Watson at Razzleberry's

Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer, left, Oak Ridge Mayor Tom Beehan, center, and City Manager Mark Watson outside Razzleberry’s Ice Cream Lab and Kitchen in October 2012.

ORNL Federal Credit Union has picked Razzleberry’s Ice Cream Lab and Kitchen for its second Small Business Counts “cash mob.”

Razzleberry’s was originally a small ice cream parlor, and it is owned by Waldek and Ilona Kaczocha, who moved their business from Pompano Beach to Jackson Square in Oak Ridge more than seven years ago, a press release said.

“Since then, the little neighborhood spot has slowly grown into a full restaurant serving lunch and desserts daily (and breakfast on Saturdays), while also featuring a number of homemade international food products and unique gift items,” the release said. [Read more…]

ORNL Federal Credit Union launches small business cash mob campaign

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ORNL Federal Credit Union recently announced it has launched a Small Business Counts cash mob campaign, and it was scheduled to start this month.

A cash mob is a group of people who assemble at a local business to make purchases as a gesture of support for that business as well as the overall community, a press release said. The credit union’s grassroots program, Small Business Counts, is designed to help local merchants in the 16 East Tennessee communities that it serves through the use of promotion, social networking, and even direct financial support. [Read more…]

Young Professionals ‘cash mob’ at Ferrell Shop on Saturday

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The Young Professionals of Oak Ridge will have its fourth quarterly “cash mob” on Saturday at The Ferrell Shop in Jackson Square.

A cash mob is an event designed to provide an economic boost to a deserving local business. Everyone in the community is encouraged to participate, a YPOR press release said.

Saturday’s cash mob is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Owner Barbara Ferrell is excited that her business, which is celebrating 30 years, was chosen.

“We plan to have hot spiced cider, and a sampling of some of the food items we sale,” Ferrell said.

The Ferrell Shop sells candles, greeting cards, toiletries and soap, tabletop items, as well as toys, kitchenware, calendars, and ornaments, an announcement said.

Past cash mobs have included The Epicurean, Downtown Hardware, Mickey’s Produce, and J&M Butcher shop. All of them have seen an increase in sales on the day of the cash mob as well as weeks and months after, the press release said.

One business owner said the cash mobs have helped reach new, younger customers.

The Ferrell Shop is located in the Historic Jackson Square. Earlier this year, Oak Ridge was awarded a $798,687 grant to be used in the revitalization efforts for the square. One goal of the grant is to stimulate economic diversification in the Jackson Square District, with an objective of increasing spending in Jackson Square by 25 percent during the next five years, the press release said.

“Our organization aims to encourage our members to eat, shop, play and live local,” it said.

For more information, call The Ferrell Shop at (865) 483-0961 or visit ypor.org.

The Ferrell Shop is located at 235 Jackson Square.

‘Cash mob’ at The Epicurean on Saturday

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The Young Professionals of Oak Ridge has its next “cash mob” at The Epicurean on Saturday.

The YPOR’s quarterly cash mobs are designed to give an economic boost to a local business. Previous Young Professionals cash mobs have been held at Downtown Hardware, Mickey’s Produce, and J&M Butcher Shop.

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Shoppers swarm two businesses during Saturday ‘cash mob’

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J&M's Butcher Shop

Shoppers line up to buy meat at J&M’s Butcher Shop on Jefferson Circle during a ‘cash mob’ Saturday morning.

Two Oak Ridge businesses reported more than 100 customers shopped at each of their stores during a Saturday morning “cash mob.”

The two businesses picked for Saturday’s cash mob were J&M’s Butcher Shop on Jefferson Circle and Mickey’s Produce on Jefferson Avenue.

“We have been swamped,” said Vicky Wallace, who owns J&M’s with her husband John Wallace, as shoppers lined up to buy meats or sample products such as beef and pimiento cheese.

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Cash Mob on Saturday at J&M, Mickey’s

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The Young Professionals of Oak Ridge and the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce have invited the public to take part in a Cash Mob on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place at J&M Butcher Shop and Mickey’s Produce.

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Young Professionals has June 23 business ‘cash mob’

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Young Professionals of Oak Ridge has organized a cash mob on June 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The two featured businesses are J&M Butcher Shop and Mickey’s Produce.

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