Site Selector: Accelerating Economic Growth with Advanced GIS Technology

Site Selector Stimulates Economic Growth

Online Tool Combines Sleek Interface with Analytical Power of a GIS to Highlight Economic and Business Development Opportunities

The Site Selector application is a groundbreaking economic development tool designed to empower business property site selection, streamline searches, and enhance reporting capabilities. By integrating the analytical power of a Geographic Information System (GIS) with a user-friendly interface, Site Selector uncovers valuable economic and business development opportunities across Montana and beyond.

Key Features of Site Selector

• Intuitive Map Interface: The Site Selector application transforms complex data sets into interactive map formats, making it easy for users to interpret and evaluate crucial information.
• Comprehensive Data Access: Leverage detailed datasets powered by Esri’s Business Analyst Online (BAO), including demographics, employment statistics, wage information, traffic metrics, and neighboring business details, all for any location of interest.
• Local Connections: The platform provides direct contact information for local realtors and economic development officers, simplifying the site selection process for prospective business developers.

• Dynamic Property Previews: Users can preview property details in a sidebar carousel while keeping the main map in view for enhanced user experience.
• Customized GIS Layers: Access locally created and maintained GIS layers, such as zoning districts, water and sewer districts, and future land use, which can be dynamically synchronized with Site Selector to ensure the most up-to-date information.
• Statewide Deployment with Nationwide Integration: Initially launched in Montana, Site Selector can easily integrate with any existing economic development organization across the United States, helping streamline results and attract business investors to your area.
• MLS Property Feeds: Properties are available through a custom feed from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), providing a comprehensive view of available sites.
• High-Resolution Imagery: Enjoy seamless access to high-resolution imagery basemaps from Esri ArcGIS.
• Convenient Search Results: Detailed search results appear conveniently on a sidebar, allowing for easy comparison alongside the map.
• User-Friendly Design: The Site Selector system features sleek and intuitive user controls and legend keys, making data analysis quick and effortless.
• Custom Portals for Economic Development Groups: GCS provides tailored solutions, customizing unique portals for each regional economic development group to focus on and highlight site selection activities relevant to their area.

Conclusion

The Site Selector application stands out as a powerful yet easy-to-use tool for economic development, driven by real-time data updates managed by authorized users through a streamlined backend design. Embrace the future of site selection and drive economic growth in your region with Site Selector!