Maryville, Tenn. — Effective today, the Blount Partnership is introducing Save Local Now, its newest “Buy Local” program. Save Local Now (savelocalnow.com) is a website and iPhone and Android app that gives people access to exclusive offers from their favorite businesses. Locals and tourists alike can use Save Local Now to access deals, events and savings where they shop, eat and play from any browser on any device. Saving money and buying local in Blount County has never been easier.

Chamber members can use Save Local Now to create, manage and analyze their digital marketing campaigns. Save Local Now includes live business listings, deal and event publishing, email marketing, iPhone and Android apps, social media management, SEO and analytics, bundled together on a single integrated platform.

“Community organizations are looking for creative ways to market themselves and be an asset to the businesses they serve,” said Keith Latore, Save Local Now’s co-founder and CEO. “That’s why we created Save Local Now exclusively for chambers of commerce and community organizations. Save Local Now benefits everyone. The Blount Partnership now has a tool to help promote local businesses and organizations while encouraging people to shop local. Business members have access to a digital marketing platform they might not otherwise be able to afford. Consumers have a convenient source for finding local businesses, deals, events and promotions.”

The Save Local Now platform is available at savelocalnow.com, the App Store and Google Play. Members of the Blount Chamber are eligible to create unlimited digital marketing campaigns using the Save Local Now platform. If you believe your business could benefit from Save Local Now, please contact the Blount Partnership at 865.983.2241.