It happens here: Consumer-centric Innovation in Charlotte and beyond

screenshot courtesy of eatcharlotte.net

I’m a litte surprised at the number of examples I find that relate to either food or recession-marketing.  Perhaps it’s simply a sign of what’s on my mind nowadays.  In any case, here’s another one:  EatCharlotte.net.  Just launched Friday, this collective of independent, local restaurants are pooling their shrinking advertising budgets in an effort to drive patrons into their doors.