New Orland Park App Helps Promote Local Businesses

ORLAND PARK, IL — The Village of Orland Park has developed a new app designed to promote and drive customers to local businesses, according to a news release from the village.

The app, called Orland Perks, allows businesses to advertise specials, or perks, within the searchable and location-specific mobile application. In turn, customers can easily locate specific items, services and locations for quick access via mobile map, phone call or company website, the release states.

"This is just another way to assist Orland Park businesses in their efforts to remain strong during tough times," Mayor Keith Pekau said. "I encourage businesses to take advantage of the app to reach even more of our residents and daily visitors in Orland Park."

According to the village, potential customers can locate any business by searching for it by name, desired items like “pizza” or “shoes” or even utilize the map feature to find what is in the closest proximity to where the user is located.

Regular users can save their favorite businesses for easy viewing on the home screen of the app which also features tabs for beauty and wellness, dine and drinks, entertainment, events, services and shopping, the village explains. Perks are easily identifiable by the green dollar perk symbol on the listing.

The village said that participation in the app is completely free for both those who advertise and those who download the app to find Orland Park businesses.

"Residents and visitors can also take advantage of some of the great incentives offered by local businesses via the Orland Perks app," said Pekau. "This app takes all Orland Park businesses, their offerings, hours, location and specials and placed them at the fingertips of shoppers…it really is a win-win for all involved."

The Orland Perks app is available for iPhone on the App Store and on Android via the Google Play Store.