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Promoboxx Announces Winner of the 2017 Local Business of the Year AwardBOSTON, Oct. 19, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Promoboxx, the only brand-to-retailer commerce platform, announced McLain Cycle & Fitness as the winner of the 2017 Local Business of the Year award, which recognizes a small business for its unique and valuable impact on its local community. This year’s winner was announced at the fourth annual Aligned Conference, the only conference that brings together brand and retail marketers across industries to empower their independent, specialty retailers and shape the future of retail marketing. The Local Business of the Year award, now in its second year, gives retailers the opportunity to tell their stories and rewards them for their outstanding work and commitment to their communities. More than 60 submissions came in from across North America representing a diverse and innovative array of industries, including appliances, audiology, automotive, cycling, farm feed, flooring, furniture, footwear, outdoor, pet care, and more. In each submission, local businesses shared a short story highlighting the authenticity and originality of their business and its community impact. Each story was intrinsically unique and incredibly inspiring. A panel of Promoboxx retail support experts selected three finalists for this award: The Gray Mill, LaFontaine Automotive Group, and McLain Cycle & Fitness. This year’s winner, McLain Cycle & Fitness, received themost votes through online voting open to the public, including attendees at the Aligned Conference. Their submission was supported by Specialized Bicycle Components. "We are proud to support McLain's digital and social marketing through Promoboxx," said Dave Massey, Market Development Manager at Specialized Bicycle Components. "McClain has worked incredibly hard to increase local brand awareness and sales, and they truly deserve this award." McLain Cycle & Fitness is an independent, cycling retailer that has been a pillar of community involvement across Traverse City and Cadillac, Michigan for almost 40 years. McLain Cycle & Fitness gives many local children the opportunity to ride a bike through their involvement in a variety of programs, including:
McLain Cycle & Fitness puts their community first, and Promoboxx is proud to award them the 2017 Local Business of the Year. “We are so proud of our staff and our awesome community that makes this whole program come together and be a success,” said Kris McLain co-owner of McLain Cycle & Fitness. “We also want to thank Promoboxx. You have helped us elevate our digital marketing quickly and easily, and you make us look good!” “McLain Cycle & Fitness embodies the heart, passion, and local commerce success that can truly uplift a community. We are excited to continue watching them grow,” said Dan Koziak, VP of Retail Support and Co-Founder at Promoboxx. “The award nominations from local businesses across North America reaffirm Promoboxx’s continued support of small businesses in helping them become stronger marketers.” To learn more about the 2017 Local Business of the Year winner and finalists, visit our blog, or to learn more about the Aligned Conference, visit www.alignedcon.com. About the Aligned Conference About Promoboxx Promoboxx Media Contact: Isolde Decker-Lucke Promoboxx [email protected] |