BeLocal Baltimore North
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Melissa Shifflett
Melissa Shifflett is the publisher of the magazines BeLocal Baltimore North and Stroll Guilford magazine. She has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, fundraising, and helping local businesses grow their brand.
Melissa offers a wide range of services from print, social media, and in-person connections through social events. She helps feature businesses "set word of mouth on fire".
Melissa is no stranger to working with business owners to help them create a strong branding campaign. Prior to founding Stroll Guilford, Melissa specialized in development, marketing, and public policy for local and national nonprofits. She believes that all business is personal and is passionate about connecting Baltimore residents to one another and to reputable businesses.
Melissa is a wife and mother. She loves spending time with her family and friends. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and photography.
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