Seattle, WA – Jan. 18, 2012 – Sabira Arefin, founder and CEO of LocalBlox, has announced that the company has reaffirmed its dedication to users and wishes them a prosperous New Year. The firm has become the preeminent online location for businesses and community members, serving neighbors in 60,000 neighborhoods nationwide.

“This new year, make a commitment to know the community around you,” said Arefin. “Be local and be social. Care for your neighborhood. That’s where your home is and it is your neighborhood.”

LocalBlox provides a one-stop resource that aids in connecting individuals and businesses in their local neighborhoods. The site is fully integrated with Facebook and Twitter, allowing individuals to meet, greet and converse on a wide range of topics and concerns that are important to them. It’s a convenient and effective way to let individuals let their voices be heard about loud neighbors and barking dogs, along with positive influences.

Neighbors can post and provide others with alerts about suspicious people, situations and wild animals, or obtain assistance in finding a lost pet. Users can also search the site’s database of businesses to locate roofers, landscapers or dentists, and examine reviews from neighbors.

With millions of business listings in thousands of neighborhoods, users can quickly and easily learn about the best eateries, real estate agents and physicians, along with veterinarians and entertainments. LocalBlox will soon be adding a neighborhood deals and discounts section to keep users informed of special offers in their local area.

LocalBlox also assists small businesses and service providers with marketing in the local neighborhoods in which they conduct business. The firm provides the means to conduct online and mobile marketing campaigns, along with social media to increase visibility and build brands and reputations.

Companies can connect with consumers to discover business strategies that are having an impact. Businesses can support the community through involvement in local events or create their own. Firms can also make announcements to over 50 top ranking social media platforms with the site’s one-click feature. SEO is built into the system, allowing businesses to rank highly in search engine results.

LocalBlox is a one-stop resource for businesses and neighborhoods throughout the U.S., serving more than 60,000 neighborhoods. The site provides the tools for neighbors, consumers and businesses to alert, interact and market from one convenient location, with new features continually being added. LocalBlox is an ideal place to start for those who have made a New Year’s resolution to become more involved in their communities.

For more information or to join LocalBlox, visit the website at http://www.localblox.com.