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YIPPIES Cash Mob Location Announced

The Young Issaquah Professionals announced today that Lucky You in Gilman Village will be "mobbed" on Monday, April 16, at 11 a.m.

Lucky You is about to get lucky.

The Young Issaquah Professionals (YIP) group announced today that the home decor and accessories store located in Gilman Village is the subject of the group's

Though the official mobbing is slated for 11 a.m., Audrey Slade, chair of the YIP group, said people are encouraged to shop at the store all day Monday to help give it a cash infusion. The group suggests planning to spend around $20, but any purchase will do.

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Lucky You sells home decor items as well as women's accessories and jewelry, and girls dresses and coats (for infants to age 12).

A Cash Mob is a group of people who congregate at a locally-owned business and infuse their collective cash into the local merchant’s register.Β The day, time and location of a Cash Mob are conveyed via social media and the mobbers are simply required to show up, have a good time and shop.Β  In most cases, Mobbers are asked to spend around $20 each, but any amount will do.Β  Several mobs around the country have reported over $1,500 contributed in just over an hour of mobbing.

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In addition to supporting local business by stopping by Lucky You, YIP members will be on hand with giveaways from local businesses and organizations--including some very cool Patch canvas tote bags to carry your purchases.

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