Growing up with small businesses, and the reason why I am writing this column

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Main Street is under attack by massive companies with even larger marketing budgets. This worries me because I love the authentic experience. I take pride in the people and places that make my local neighborhood special. If I can go to Starbucks anywhere and it is the exact same experience anywhere, then we’re at risk of losing our identity. We’re at risk of losing what makes our cities and towns unique. We’re at risk of losing what makes us special.

Get your ticket to 6th Annual ‘A-Ha’ Summit! and up your social marketing game

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Epiphanies, Inc. will host the 6th annual “A-Ha!” Summit on Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 9 am. to 4 p.m. at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, NH, a forum designed to help entrepreneurs, business owners, marketing professionals, and leaders in mission-driven organizations achieve breakthrough results.

GetAdored: Mobile app rewards customer loyalty at local businesses

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It’s hard to argue with a customer perk that is billed as requiring “zero effort.” And to be honest, there is a tiny bit of effort required on your part to begin cashing in on the new local mobile reward app, Adored: Download it to your iPhone. Then, simply return often to participating businesses to build your loyalty profile and earn free or discounted stuff.

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