Increased Local Listing on Google
I was doing a few searches on the Google homepage yesterday and noticed that they have increased their local listing search results. In times past you would have a thumbnail of a map with about three results on the map with an invitiation to view more local business on the map. Here is a search I did for furniture stores in Vancouver. Notice how many listings google is showing now.
If you own a local business, you can list your business on Google maps for free, just go to http://www.google.com/local and click on the Add or Edit your business link next to the map.