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Diversity is Essential for Franchise Growth

Contrary to what we often see and hear in society today, the inclusion of more people around the table, additional voices in the room, and shared experiences and life lessons are absolutely critical to any business organization’s growth, specifically in franchising.  Like the organic vegetables planted and harvested around the country, we grow as people, as companies and as leaders when our eyes, ears, minds and arms are open to all people.
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Local Marketing Solutions Group, Inc. Taps Top Franchise Veteran Tom Baber to Lead Newly Acquired Iconic Marketing Brand Money Mailer

Local Marketing Solutions Group, Inc. (LMSG) President and CEO Al Croke announced today the acquisition of the assets of direct marketing company Money Mailer, based in Cypress, CA. LMSG named long-time franchise-operator and board advisor Tom Baber as an investor and company CEO to lead the company on a purpose-driven mission to enable Money Mailer franchisees to help Main Street small and medium businesses quickly recover and thrive in the post COVID-19 economy.
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