New app for phones to feature chamber businesses

STATESVILLE, NC - Want information about Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce businesses? Yep, there is now an app for that.
The chamber is the first subscriber of the "MyChamber" application for smart phones and iPhones. The program will provide access to the chamber's membership directory and event listing.

The app was developed through a partnership with Target Marketing, SouthComm Publishing and ChamberMaster software.
"I think it will be a great benefit for our membership," said Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce President David Bradley. "We are thrilled to be the first kids on the block."

Bradley said the chamber uses Target Marketing and SouthComm Publishing for various publications for its membership. Management at both firms knew the Greater Statesville Chamber was open to state-of-the-art initiatives, he said.

Both local residents and visitors from other areas who have telephones with global positioning systems will be able to download the application and have access to phone numbers, addresses, maps and even coupons for chamber businesses.

The app will be available for the iPhone on March 15, and other handhelds by April 14. It's a free download.

App information can be updated instantaneously, Bradley said. If a business joins the chamber today, their information will be added to the app by tomorrow.

"We have worked for many months on this technology," Target Marketing President Philip Hageman said in a press release. "We anticipate that 'MyChamberApp' will provide expanded opportunities for Chamber members. We are delighted and very proud that the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce has chosen to be our first subscriber."

The chamber spent $1,000 to be part of the program, which Bradley believes will generate more business in the community.

For more information on the app, call the chamber office at (704) 873-2892.

Source: http://www2.statesville.com/content/2010/mar/04/new-app-phones-feature-c...