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Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce and SaaS Markets Partner to Launch Small Business App Store(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SAN MATEO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/17/12 -- Choosing the right software as a service application will soon become easier for small business owners in the Greater Richmond, Virginia (RVA) area. The Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with SaaS Markets, the world's No. 1 business app store provider, to introduce a Small Business App Store to its members, which will offer small and medium-sized businesses the opportunity to browse, trial and buy more than 1,300 SaaS applications in a trusted, online marketplace. "While technology is supposed to make it easier for entrepreneurs to build their businesses, buying, installing and managing software can become an all-consuming drain," said Ferdi Roberts, founder and CEO of SaaS Markets. "The Chamber Small Business App Store will allow business owners to easily find the tools they need, pay only for what they use, and devote their time and capital to serving customers and focusing on fulfilling their vision for their businesses, rather than battling technology." The Chamber Small Business App Store will officially launch on Thursday, September 27, 2012 equipping entrepreneurs and members of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce with the technology tools they need to be successful. The SaaS applications will provide business owners the software they need directly from the App Store, sparing them from the upfront cost, complexity and risk of purchasing, installing and maintaining software on their own servers. "The Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce is leading the innovation charge nationally by providing its members with the first full-featured App Store for the U.S. Chamber marketplace," said Chrystal Neal, director of creativity and innovation, Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce. "We look forward to working with this progressive team at SaaS Markets as we enable small and medium-size businesses throughout the region to reap the benefits from the latest innovations in business software at a cost they can afford." About the Chamber Since 1867, the Greater Richmond Chamber (www.GRCC.com) has taken the lead to enhance and institute change in the Richmond Region, making the region an ideal location for businesses to prosper. The Chamber, a not-for-profit business membership association with 1,200 members and a professional staff of 24, is a catalyst for business development and the voice of business in Greater Richmond. About SaaS MarketsSaaS Markets, based in San Mateo, Calif. and Dublin, Ireland, designs and delivers App Stores for the software as a service (SaaS) market. Through relationships with major financial institutions, retail brands, technology companies, small business associations and leading brands, SaaS Markets is bringing software as a service to millions of small and medium-sized businesses across the globe. SaaS Markets offers individual businesses a user-friendly portal that makes it easy to choose the SaaS tool that is right for their business needs. Learn more at: www.saasmarkets.com or call 650.458.0748. Source: SaaS Markets |