You're looking for a specialist—someone local who can be there for you when you need help. Maybe you have a child with a learning disorder, or maybe you have a complex health issue. So, you turn to the Internet looking for someone who can help you. Your search delivers a lot of leads, but many of them aren't even in your city. What do you do then?

Do you take a guess and hope that you choose wisely? Or do you turn to the trusted resource in local search? The Valley Yellow Pages has a lot of information on specialists in your immediate area. From doctors and therapists to counselors and resources, you'll find tons of information in the pages of this time-honored book.

For an added measure of local search clarity, try using MyYP.com or download the MyYP smartphone app. You'll find recommendations from others who have been where you are and have found the solutions they needed. You can also find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter.

Wherever you are, we're there ready to help.

Does your banker greet you by name when you walk in? Does your florist remember your favorite flower? Do you have a baker who knows your preference for all things cinnamon? These are just some of the benefits of shopping local, independently owned businesses. And at the Valley Yellow Pages, we've been connecting individuals and business owners for nearly a century.

Because relationships are at the heart of everything we do, we understand the safety and security that comes from dealing directly with the people you know—your friends and neighbors. These are the people who have the same interest in your community as you do, who are raising families, supporting schools and helping to make our towns better by investing in all our tomorrows.

We make it easy to shop local, so you can feel good about the purchasing decision you make each and every day. Turn to the Valley Yellow Pages and rest easy knowing you've done your part to support your local economy.

A coalition of Yellow pages leaders, small businesses and elected officials are banding together to educate consumers and business owners on the benefits of local print directories such as the Valley Yellow Pages.

The group recently launched a website at www.localpaysoff.org to tout the many advantages of the free directory.

"Tens of millions of Americans of all demographics depend on their local print Yellow Pages to find and connect with local businesses and services. Our efforts to build strong and sustainable communities are dependent on ensuring that businesses can take advantage of proven local media like print Yellow Pages to attract customers," says Wellington Webb, former mayor of Denver and coalition spokesperson.

Many people continue to prefer the print directory over online resources, they say, and the coalition wants business owners and consumers to be able to continue to receive or utilize the print version while having the option to "opt out," should they wish.

There's no better option when it comes to local search says the group, pointing to drivers such as economic prosperity, sustainability, diversity of trusted offerings and availability of job opportunities in communities.

"Yellow Pages are at the heart of the local shopping experience, which pays off for the entire community," says Neg Norton, president of the Local Search Association.