The unexpected benefits of winning new business from like-minded organizations and building new partnerships have made our membership much more valuable. If you own or work for a unique, locally owned business, supporting Be Local should be a critical component of your business and marketing plan.

@ Fort Collins Nursery

Next Plaid Mob is  Tuesday May 15, 5:30pm
Location: Fort Collins Nursery!!

Date: Tuesday May 15th
Time: 5:30pm 
Location: Fort Collins Nursery – 2121 E. Mulberry

Check out (and share…and RSVP to) our event on Facebook.

For this Plaid Mob, we will meet AT Fort Collins Nursery (NOT at the fountain in Old Town Square).  Come with (at least) $10 CASH to spend at FC Nursery, because they are awesome and a major part of our local community.  Wearing PLAID is highly encouraged (but not mandatory…).

Fort Collins Nursery has great Be Local Coupons too!! Click here to check them out.

Then join us afterwards for celebratory drinks.  The Plaid Mob stamp will get you a FREE beer at Funkwerks (1900 E. Lincoln Ave, Unit B).

About Fort Collins Nursery: 
Fort Collins Nursery has been locally owned and operated since 1932. Being a part of Fort Collins for the past 80 years, we make it a point to support our community by partnering with other Be Local businesses and local non-profit organizations. We are major supporters of The Gardens at Poudre Valley Hospital, Pathways Hospice – Honoring Veterans Garden, Sustainable Living Fair, Junior League Garden Tour, local school programs, and countless other worthy causes. Fort Collins Nursery is dedicated to more than providing our customers with superior plants and products. We are dedicated to creating an experience for our customers and fostering a sense of pride in our neighborhoods and community.

Check out our blog for more info, updates, and photos.

We each do a little. We all do a lot. 

NOTE: Bring a friend/coworker/family member who has NEVER BEEN to a Plaid Mob, and you’ll be entered to win an I Love It Local bag!!

Known in cities around the country as a Cash Mob, we’ve fine tuned the idea to fit Northern Colorado.  It’s a simple idea.  On the third Tuesday of each month people show up at a pre-identified local business with at least $10 cash and mob the business with purchases.

Why “plaid mob” and not “cash mob?” Because Be Local is all about plaid, jump-started by Plaid Friday.  Plaid represents the unique, quirky flair of our local community that we love so much.

We will be targeting small independent businesses that give back to the community.  It’s really all about community – supporting local businesses owned by people who live in the community, who employ our neighbors, and are active participants in creating a sustainable economy.

Plaid Mob is designed to be fun and light-hearted, and there are a few simple rules:

1. Participating business must be a Be Local member. (see criteria)

2.  Participating business must give back to the community. *See below for how the Food Coop gives back.

3.  Mob date will be the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm. Location will be announced via Facebook, twitter, and this post, one week prior to the event.

4. Bring at least $10 cash to support the business (no one is limited to $10). Wearing plaid is encouraged.

5.  Join for a celebratory drink.

Put it in perspective:
If 50 people show up at a local business with $10 each to spend we will give that business a nice boost.  If those 50 people shift $10 of their spending per week to a local business we will start to see a significant impact.  If those 50 people get 5 friends each on board with shopping locally we will have the beginnings of a movement.  The cascade of cumulative effects is incredible!

We each do a little, we all do a lot!
Questions?  Email or Call 970.219.3382