Minneapolis

South Minneapolis hardware stores here we come!

Carrotmob Minneapolis has made the decision to “mob” a hardware store on Saturday, October 24th. The bidding process begins today and bids are due by 3:00pm on Monday, October 5th.

Call to action for the hardware stores:
1. Complete the Carrotmob “Business Partner Initial Bid Survey”, indicating the % of gross revenues from October 24th you’re willing to commit to energy efficiency improvements in your place of business.
2. Up your bid, if a competing business has out bid you.
3. Hold on to your hats if you’re the winning business and prepare for Carrotmob Minneapolis to shop at your store on Saturday, October 24th!

“Business Partner Initial Bid Survey” questions include:
1. What products do you carry that help improve customer’s efficiency?
2. Do you offer programs/seminars/etc. on home improvement & energy use reduction? If so, what programs are these?
3. Do you offer hazardous material collection at your store? If so, what materials do you collect? If not, how do you dispose of these materials for your store when needed?
4. What energy efficiency improvements have you already done to your store?
5. Do you have any green initiatives or partnerships currently?
6. What percentage of gross revenues from October 24th are you willing to commit?

I am very excited to announce the kick-off of our business bidding process. Watch for additional updates throughout the bidding process and selection of our winning business to “mob”.

For questions or further engagement with Carrotmob Minneapolis, the bidding process, and the scheduled carrotmobbing taking place on October 24th, please feel free to call me at #612-237-3770 or join our Google group at http://groups.google.com/group/carrotmob-minneapolis. I welcome interested “mobbers” to participate in not only the planning, but become one of our “mobbers”!

Happy “mobbing”!
Natalie