Hoboken

Carrotmob leverages consumer power to make the most socially responsible business practices also the most profitable choices. A big mob of consumers buys products to reward a business that makes the strongest commitment to improve the world. It’s the opposite of a boycott. Carrotmobs have happened all over the country, and have been featured in such news sources as the Economist and the New York times. On May 2nd and 3rd, a Carrotmob is coming to Hoboken. Carpe Diem, an Irish bar and restaurant, has committed to investing 70% of all sales to energy efficiency upgrades. The more people show up, the smaller Carpe Diem’s carbon footprint becomes. Eat, drink, and be merry – and make the world a better place while you are at it!

You can show support in three ways. 1) RSVP on Facebook 2) Tell your friends (spread the message through word of mouth or invitations on Facebook) 3) Join the Mob on May 2nd and May 3rd!

Where: Carpe Diem bar/restaurant located at 1405 Grand Street, Hoboken, NJ http://www.carpediemhoboken.com/

When: Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3; 11am – 4pm

RSVP: On Facebook: http://tiny.cc/TXp4c | Blog: hoboken.carrotmob.org | Twitter: NJCarrotmob

Thoughts?  What are the strengths?  Where could it be improved?

http://tiny.cc/TXp4c

This link will take you to our Facebook event group. Click on this to RSVP!

It is important to remember that Carrotmob can be replicable anywhere in the world, by anyone who can follow the Carrotmob guidelines. This is the first Carrotmob in New Jersey, and want to meet people who want to do this in NJ/Philly Metro and NYC Metro area, contact me.

Planning this event is an exciting experience. One of my favorite things is learning from past Carrotmob organizers.  I have learned how to better approach a business, build a small coalition of supporters to help spread the word, and a lot about wordpress!

Hi Everyone:

There have been additions to the blog. On the right hand side you will see a Share This button. That let’s you share this blog on Facebook, digg, linkedin, myspace, etc. The list goes on and on. You can even email your friends, family, and neighbors.

Also, a few pictures were recently snapped at Carpe Diem. Here are some. There will be a little something about the owner, Joe, once the event draws nearer.

Now I know this is bragging but I am just too excited. Carpe Diem was named “The Official St. Patrick’s Day Headquarters”.   I know they were in deep competition with McSorley’s but, I guess the fact they opened in 1854 made to difference to the Guiness St. Patrick’s Day Headquarters Selection Committee.  The banner makes it official. Kudos to Carpe Diem!

I don’t know how the next Carrotmob can top this – even the Gates Corporation, who boasts itself as the world’s most trusted name in belts, hoses, & hydraulics, doesn’t compare to the grandeur of St. Patrick’s Day. Unless if those belts are used to hold up a leprechaun’s belt. That’s a good mashup combo. But anyway, this just goes to show the caliber of establishments Carrotmob works with – I am very pleased to be working with such an esteemed bar.