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08/04/2026

How to Choose a Mobile App Development Company for Your Municipality: A Buyer’s Guide

Choosing a mobile app development company for your municipality is not just about finding someone who can build an app. It is about choosing a partner that understands local government communication, resident engagement, staff capacity, accessibility, privacy, and long-term support.

For cities, towns, counties, and local governments, a mobile app can become a central hub for updates, service requests, alerts, events, local resources, business visibility, and resident feedback. The right municipal mobile app platform should make life easier for both residents and staff.

This buyer’s guide will help your team understand what to look for before requesting a quote, comparing providers, or choosing a mobile app for local government.

Choosing the right mobile app development company is a big decision for any municipality. This buyer's guide breaks down what to look for in a municipal mobile app platform, what a mobile app for local government should cost, how long implementation takes, and what support you need after launch - ev...

07/23/2026

City of Carver Launches Municipal Mobile App

The City of Carver approached us looking for a mobile app to complement their website and provide them a way to notify residents on important updates such as news, road closures, and weather alerts in a more effective manner.

The City of Carver, Minnesota, has launched a new municipal mobile app to improve resident engagement and communication. By building their app on the Info Grove Mobile App Platform, they launched a fully customized municipal app in a fraction of the time and cost of a custom build.

05/19/2026

Elevating the Digital Experience: Downtown Somerville Alliance Launches New App and Updated Website

Somerville, New Jersey, is a vibrant and historic hub known for its charming architecture, award-winning dining scene, and a community spirit that rivals any great American main street. As the seat of Somerset County, it serves as a premier destination for visitors across the region, offering a unique blend of modern amenities and small-town warmth. Whether it’s the bustling crowds at the Friday Night Cruise-In or the quiet beauty of a walk down Main Street, Somerville is a town that truly never stands still.

At the heart of this thriving community is the Downtown Somerville Alliance (DSA) which is dedicated to the economic development, revitalization, and promotion of the downtown area. Through tireless advocacy, event planning, and beautification projects, the Alliance ensures that Somerville remains a top-tier destination for businesses to grow and for residents and visitors to explore.

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The Downtown Somerville Alliance (DSA), dedicated to the economic development of Somerville, New Jersey, partnered with 14 Oranges for a two-part digital revamp aimed at improving member engagement and public outreach. The first phase involved developing the Downtown Somerville Alliance App using th...

03/30/2026

Ontario Insulators Launch Insulators Local 95 App!

The Ontario Insulators (Insulators Local 95) represent a highly skilled workforce of certified insulation mechanics registered with the Ministry of Labour. With more than 80 years of industry experience, the union has built a strong reputation for quality workmanship, safety, and professionalism. Founded in the early 20th century, Insulators Local 95 continues to train the next generation of tradespeople through a certified apprenticeship program, ensuring members meet the highest industry standards while working in accordance with Ontario’s safety and labour regulations.

The team at Ontario Insulators approached us looking to build an app that would help form valuable connections between their apprentice members and their vetted mentors. Our team reviewed their requirements and prepared a proposal with 2 options: A web-based fully custom application OR a mobile app powered by the Info Grove platform. After a few discussions, the team at Ontario Insulators settled on the second option as it offered a faster turnaround time as well as a lower cost allowing them to meet both their timeline and budget.

The Ontario Insulators (Insulators Local 95), a union representing certified insulation mechanics with over 80 years of history, partnered with Info Grove to develop a mobile app for their members.

03/23/2026

Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) Launch New Website and Mobile App

The Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) is the state’s largest public-sector labor union, dedicated to advocating for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions for government employees. Started in 1934 in response to 10% pay cuts to Honolulu Board of Water Supply managerial employees, HGEA has since grown to over 37,000 members across nine bargaining units. Through collective bargaining, legislative action, and quality representation, HGEA works to protect and enhance the rights of its members.

HGEA came to 14 Oranges with an ambitious goal: to completely reimagine their website and introduce a new mobile app that would deliver added value to their members. Their old website relied on a difficult-to-manage content system and had accumulated numerous outdated pages over the years. Maintaining it had become a growing challenge for the HGEA team.

The Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA), the state's largest public-sector labor union, partnered with 14 Oranges to overhaul their outdated website and launch a new mobile app using the Info Grove platform. The project delivered a modern, easy-to-manage website and a powerful app that of...

02/11/2026

Customer Spotlight: Municipality of the District of Lunenburg

At Info Grove, our mission has always been to simplify the development and management of mobile applications for municipalities to improve citizen engagement. Today, we are proud to showcase one of our latest collaborations: the launch of the official mobile app for the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL).

Announcing the launch of the official mobile application for the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL), a historic region in Nova Scotia. The app, powered by the Info Grove mobile app platform, is highlighted as a successful example of a forward-thinking government embracing mobile techno...

02/10/2026

Municipal Mobile App Benefits: Why Your Current Website Isn’t Enough

You already have a website for your municipality. It lists services, posts news and events, and gives residents a place to find information online. You may even have invested time and resources into making it mobile-friendly, but you’re still looking for better ways to communicate with residents, increase engagement, and deliver important updates more effectively. That’s where the question often arises: Is a website alone enough, or should we be considering a mobile app?

Discover the key mobile app benefits for municipalities and why a city website alone isn’t enough for effective resident communication.

01/07/2026

Georgetown S.C. Launches App!

Located by Winyah Bay, half way between Charleston and Myrtle Beach in eastern South Carolina, Georgetown is the third oldest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. With a population of 8,403 (2024) Georgetown is known for its rich history as well as award-winning restaurants, unique shops, and the scenic Harborwalk.

The city approached us looking for a way to communicate with citizens more effectively and provide better mobile capabilities. The Info Grove team worked with key stakeholders at the City and within a few months, the town launched the Georgetown S.C. app. Powered by the Info Grove platform, the app helps citizens stay informed and engaged with city services.

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The City of Georgetown, South Carolina has launched a new mobile app, powered by the Info Grove platform, to improve communication and citizen engagement.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

Note: The office is closed today but will re-open tomorrow although at reduced capacities. We will be back at full capacities on Monday. Our support team is still ready to assist should you have any issues. Simply contact [email protected].

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays!

On behalf of the Info Grove team, we would like to wish you a happy and peaceful holiday season!

Note: The office remains open although we are operating at reduced capacities. If you have any issues, contact [email protected].