February 09. 2012 2:00AM - Last modified: March 15. 2012 12:09PM

New website provides tools for companies seeking to move to Wisconsin

  

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) and GIS Planning Inc. today announced the launch of a website, www.LocateInWisconsin.com, a free online search tool for businesses looking to relocate or expand in Wisconsin.

The new online tool provides company executives and site selectors with comprehensive information for making business expansion decisions in Wisconsin.

The one-stop system provides users with free and instant commercial real estate data, demographic breakdowns, community details, lists of buildings available for sale or lease and information on the local workforce, including education and skills.

The website covers every Wisconsin city and all 72 of the state's counties.

"LocateInWisconsin.com is a powerful tool that will help both in-state and out-of-state companies find the optimum sites in Wisconsin to grow and develop their businesses," said Paul Jadin, chief executive officer and secretary of the WEDC.

The tool is implemented and directed by WEDC, with support of the Wisconsin Economic Development Association. San Francisco-based GIS Planning created the software that powers the new system.

The Geographic Information System (GIS)-powered website is built upon Google Maps technology, offering state-of-the-art site selection mapping capabilities.

"Our technology not only markets Wisconsin worldwide, it also empowers businesses to make an objective decision about the best location for their business in Wisconsin," said Anatalio Ubalde, CEO of GIS Planning. "Since nearly all initial site selection screening is now done online, the new Wisconsin system certainly makes the state more competitive in its effort to attract businesses and jobs."


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