Nowadays, a mobile phone is more than a social communication device meant for calling, texting, watching YouTube videos, and searching the web. No, today’s smart phones are the marketing department for small businesses, non-profits, and start up entrepreneurs. Mobile marketing via smart phone apps, currently offers prime opportunity for businesses to connect with consumers 24-7 in their local community—putting a face to local businesses that they might otherwise never find. The following 8 smart phone apps are helping consumers put a face to local businesses.