Welcome to the first edition of Local GIS Link, a quarterly ESRI newsletter that connects you with up-to-date information on GIS and local government.
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In This Issue
Call for Case Studies
GIS for Decision Support in Public Policy Making
The ESRI government industry team is compiling a book for government executives, managers, and elected officials that will make a compelling case for using GIS technology as a strategic tool in decision making. This book will feature case studies submitted by federal, state, and local government GIS professionals and GIS consultants and developers. ESRI invites you to share your success stories through the online submission page. Share your story.
GIS for Assessors
ESRI is looking for real-world case studies that come from you and your peers in the land records and cadastral industry. Just as you are interested in what your peers are doing, remember that others are equally interested in learning how you have applied GIS technology to facilitate cadastral mapping, improve efficiency, and increase public access as part of an e-government service. Submit your case study.
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Grants and Training
Grants
Did you know you can register to receive e-mail notification from ESRI concerning future grant funding opportunities? Take advantage of this notification system to hear about grant opportunities to further develop your GIS.
No-Cost Live Training Seminars
Did you know ESRI Training and Education routinely holds complimentary live training seminars? View upcoming seminars. View other no-cost training options. Listen to instructional podcasts.
Take your GIS skills to the next level through ESRI Training and Education.
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Software News
2010 MAF/TIGER Partnership Add-on for ArcGIS
In support of our government clients, ESRI is partnering with CityGate GIS in the development of the 2010 MAF/TIGER Partnership add-on for ArcGIS. The add-on will be made available at no cost and will support state and local governments participating in the Census Bureau's Master Address File/Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) Partnership Software Program. The 2010 MAF/TIGER Partnership add-on for ArcGIS will replicate the tasks and functionality of the MAF/TIGER Partnership Software (MTPS) requirements in an ArcGIS Desktop environment.
Districting for ArcGIS Add-on At No Cost
The Districting for ArcGIS add-on allows you to create defined groupings of geographic data, such as census tracts, ZIP Codes, and precincts, by creating a districting plan.
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Special Interest Groups and Summits
Special Interest Groups
Special interest groups (SIGs) are about sharing and networking with those in your industry including users, vendors, and U.S. or international administrators. Membership is open to all ESRI users, user organizations, and business partners.
Public Works SIG
Join the Public Works SIG. The group will hold its first meeting, Tuesday, June 19, 2007, during the ESRI User Conference (UC) in San Diego, California.
Cadastral SIG
Last year's Cadastral SIG meeting was a strong beginning. Now continue sharing your successes and needs at the 2007 Cadastral SIG meeting. The group will meet during the lunch period at the ESRI UC on Tuesday, June 19, 2007. Sidwell will be sponsoring the event. Please watch the Cadastral Industry page and ESRI UC Web site for more information.
Fifth Annual Survey & Engineering GIS Summit 2007
Both the surveying and engineering industries rely on geographic data, making GIS technology a valuable resource. The Survey & Engineering GIS Summit 2007 is an opportunity for engineers, surveyors, and GIS professionals to learn about the most current applications and solutions. The summit taking place June 16–19 in San Diego will run concurrently with the ESRI International User Conference. Read more about the Survey & Engineering GIS Summit 2007 or e-mail surveysummit@esri.com.
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ESRI Employment Opportunities
Consultant/Project Manager—Local Government
A consultant/project manager is needed to lead projects in local government (city, county, and MPO) markets. ESRI's Consulting Services Group supports our software users throughout the entire implementation life cycle—from requirements to rollout. Our projects range from small focused technology transfer projects to large enterprise implementations of mission-critical systems.
Engineering Industry Marketing Specialist
Utilize your years of experience in the engineering field to provide assistance, coordination, and some independent management of ESRI's marketing efforts related to products and services within this market.
Search for additional employment opportunities at http://careers.esri.com/.
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