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The Top 45 Fastest Growing American Cities in 2017

Our Town America The Top 45 Fastest Growing American Cities in 2017

As we approach the first day of summer (June 21), all employees and franchisees at Our Town America are gearing up for the busiest time for new moves (more than 40 million moves will occur this year, most of which will be completed in June, July, and August).   As the nation’s first and fastest growing new mover marketing franchise, Our Town America is excited to help thousands of local businesses welcome millions of new movers to their new homes and new communities this summer. […]

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Unique Ways to Finance a Franchise Opportunity

Our Town America Credit Cards

creditcards.com (May 2017) – Starting a business, paying for education and even financing a once-in-a-lifetime trip – sometimes credit cards allow people the freedom to take a risk they couldn’t otherwise afford. “There are times when making a charge that is beyond your ability to promptly repay makes sense,” says Martin H. Lynch, director of education […]

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Our Town America Reveals $3K New Mover Survey Winner

Our Town America 2016 New Mover Survey Winner

Chaska, MN (May 2017) – Local Chaska resident, Meghan Cazel, has recently been named the 2016 New Mover Survey Drawing Winner by Our Town America, the nation’s premier new mover marketing franchise. Last year, after her move to Chaska, Cazel was one of thousands of new movers across the country to complete the annual survey found […]

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Brand New Design and Series of Programs Honor Major Company Milestone

Our Town America Franchise 45 Years

“As the nation’s premier new mover marketing franchise, our continued success hinges on our ability to support our franchisees and connect new movers with reputable local business around their new home,” says Plummer. “And considering our unprecedented growth in recent years, it’s imperative we find and hire passionate and talented people who can help us do just that. Additionally, it’s equally important that we continue to evolve our service offerings and go above and beyond to show our appreciation to our loyal sponsors.” […]

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Our Town America Franchise Celebrates 45 Years, New Look, & New Headquarters

Our Town America New Envelope Printing

Our Town America celebrates its 45th anniversary this year and it’s just about to close a deal on a new 44,000 sqft space for its headquarters in Pinellas Park just outside of Tampa.  The pending move and the milestone anniversary are just two elements of what promises to be a busy year for the franchise. Our Town America connects people who have just moved into a neighborhood with local businesses in that neighborhood by direct mailing the new resident a welcoming envelope filled with gift certificates from the local businesses. […]

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Small Business Support Squad Giving Back To Local Small Businesses

Small Business Saturday Our Town America on WUSF Radio

WUSF Radio (November 2016) – Some small businesses throughout the Tampa Bay area will be getting surprise visits this week, as part of the inaugural “Small Business Support Squad”. The “Small Business Support Squad” was created by Our Town America, a national marketing firm that targets new residents and businesses, to thank small businesses. Melissa Nelson helped create the support squad, […]

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Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday: The Triple Threat

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday - Our Town America

Charlotte Observer (November 2016) – Here they come: those holiday deal days when shoppers are expected to spend billions on gifts for friends and loved ones….and themselves. Take your pick of preferred dates. There’s Thanksgiving Day, when shoppers skip the hot turkey dinner for retailers’ doorbuster deals on TVs, tablets and more that rival Black Friday offerings. […]

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Our Town America knows Small Businesses mean Big Business – WBTV Charlotte

Small Business Saturday Our Town America

WBTV Charlotte (November 2016) – This year, for the second year in a row, for Small Business Saturday, Jane and Tom McElhaney of Our Town America of Charlotte will head out to thank small business owners for everything they do for our community. Small Business Saturday, the shopping holiday held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, encouraging shoppers to patronize small and […]

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Auto Dealer Best Practice: Welcome Newcomers to Town

Lake Norman Infiniti Our Town America New Mover Marketing

The average American will move about 11 times in his or her lifetime, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. For auto dealers, that statistic represents an opportunity to connect with newcomers, potentially bringing in new revenue and building loyalty. The question for dealers, though, is how to bring those newcomers into the showroom or service center. […]

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