Governor Bill Janklow announced today that MicroVoice Applications, Inc., a Minneapolis-based company, is expanding to Aberdeen. The company will initially create 50 jobs, possibly expanding to 75 jobs in three years. MicroVoice is an interactive communication industry, providing custom-designed audiotext software and systems for the publishing industry worldwide.
Interactive communication is a fast growing industry.
MicroVoice's applications are designed using interactive voice response and voice mail technology. Their products include classified advertisement programs, circulation applications, information lines, contests and polling programs. For instance, the company takes personal ads for major newspapers in the United States, Europe and Hong Kong. In addition to taking the initial calls for the ads, MicroVoice also does the layout and design for the newspapers. Wayne Miller, company president said this technology-driven company was drawn to South Dakota because of its business climate and qualified workforce.