The secret’s out. The Buy Ada First Committee, planning the community’s second cash mob, this week announced the location of the event.

The cash mob takes place at one of Ada’s prominent retail businesses, Health-Chek, 117 S. Main St., from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 12.

“Alisa Armbrecht welcomed our invitation to host this event,” said Heather Cox, member of the committee. “We hope to continue more cash mobs in Ada during 2013.”

Cox said that to make the cash mob even more inviting to customers, Health-Chek will offer 10% percent off all items from 3 to 5 p.m. on March 12. Drawing more attention to the mob, the Buy Ada First Committee will be outside handing out information on the benefits of buying local.

Late February, the Buy Ada First Committee announced plans to hold a cash mob downtown, but kept the location a secret.

What is a cash mob?
What is a cash mob? A cash mob is like a flash mob, but instead of singing or dancing, cash mobbers join together to support their local economy by visiting and making purchases at a selected local business.

“Participation is easy, tell your friends, show up, make a purchase large or small and celebrate your local community. Join in the fun and give a local business a boost,” said Cox.

How can residents participate and spread the word? The Buy Ada First Committee encourages residents to use social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, to spread the word about the Oct. 16 event.

About Health-Chek
Health-Chek was opened in 1998 by Rick and Deb Krummrey. Alisa Armbrecht purchased the business from them in November 2007. Health-Chek carries nutritional supplements, vitamins, natural health foods, gluten-free foods, natural beauty products and items from local producers. Health-Chek also does special orders for items that aren't usually carried in stock.