Enhanced SEDA Website Complete
PRESS RELEASE: SEDA
May 30, 2008
The Savannah Economic Development Authority’s enhanced website is now complete through Phase I. The redesigned website, now online, is a powerful and user-friendly information and branding tool.
In order to remain nationally competitive in marketing Savannah as a location for business, SEDA has significantly improved the way it presents available land and buildings online. Since site location consultants – the professionals who advise companies looking to relocate or expand their operations – increasingly make first cuts based solely on information they gather online, it is critical to place Savannah/Chatham County’s community and business attributes at their fingertips.
For the project, Atlanta-based Binary Bus customized their existing web-based GIS application specifically for the SEDA website. The innovative new product features available property in Savannah/Chatham County from 5,000 square feet to 1,400 acres. Harnessing the power of web-based GIS (geographic information systems), users can search from among these properties, create portfolios, view a dynamically changing map, and print site-specific information and demographic reports. Search criterion includes square footage, acreage, ceiling height, distance to interstate/seaport/airport, rail access, utilities requirements, etc.
SEDA currently maintains a database of over 120 properties in Chatham County and works closely with Savannah brokers and landowners to keep the information accurate.
“As the field of economic development evolves and the economy changes, SEDA fully intends to keep Savannah in the forefront,” Mr. Lynn Pitts, Sr. Vice President of SEDA said. “We pride ourselves on staying ahead of the curve, and these types of adjustments are the natural progression of our services.”
The SEDA staff spent nearly a year working with Shannon James, LLC, Smack Dab Studios, and Paragon Design Group to design and build the new SEDA site. SEDA plans to promote the website nationally and internationally throughout the summer, beginning with a website launch event for allies, partners and clients based in Atlanta.
In order to remain nationally competitive in marketing Savannah as a location for business, SEDA has significantly improved the way it presents available land and buildings online. Since site location consultants – the professionals who advise companies looking to relocate or expand their operations – increasingly make first cuts based solely on information they gather online, it is critical to place Savannah/Chatham County’s community and business attributes at their fingertips.
For the project, Atlanta-based Binary Bus customized their existing web-based GIS application specifically for the SEDA website. The innovative new product features available property in Savannah/Chatham County from 5,000 square feet to 1,400 acres. Harnessing the power of web-based GIS (geographic information systems), users can search from among these properties, create portfolios, view a dynamically changing map, and print site-specific information and demographic reports. Search criterion includes square footage, acreage, ceiling height, distance to interstate/seaport/airport, rail access, utilities requirements, etc.
SEDA currently maintains a database of over 120 properties in Chatham County and works closely with Savannah brokers and landowners to keep the information accurate.
“As the field of economic development evolves and the economy changes, SEDA fully intends to keep Savannah in the forefront,” Mr. Lynn Pitts, Sr. Vice President of SEDA said. “We pride ourselves on staying ahead of the curve, and these types of adjustments are the natural progression of our services.”
The SEDA staff spent nearly a year working with Shannon James, LLC, Smack Dab Studios, and Paragon Design Group to design and build the new SEDA site. SEDA plans to promote the website nationally and internationally throughout the summer, beginning with a website launch event for allies, partners and clients based in Atlanta.
published on 05.30.2008 at 09:04 am
