“LOIS met our needs quickly and gave us a tremendous number of tools far beyond what we expected. The flexibility and functionality of the database are what really sold us,” said Kevin T. Sheilley, President and CEO of Ocala/Marion County CEP.

“For the first time, our Metro will have a simple, easy source of information of buildings and sites that was not previously available anywhere. For our clients and potential clients to be able to easily access information on opportunities in our community is essential to our efforts,” said Kevin.

The integration with LOIS has been a positive experience. “It has almost been too easy!” added Kevin. “We thought we were ready, but the team at LOIS had us up and going quicker than we expected.”

About LOIS: LOIS is the market leading online economic development site selection database in the U.S., representing more than 8,800 communities and 3,500 economic development organizations.

An easy-to-use tool that plugs into a subscriber’s website, LOIS gives site selectors a fast, convenient way to research available properties. Listings on LOIS receive increased exposure through our nationwide mobile app and partnerships with Site Selection Magazine and GCX. And the new LocationOne EcoDev Tracker allows users and site selectors to track projects in real time and run customized reports. For more information about LOIS, contact Lisa Franklin at 816.654.1644.

Site Selection magazine, published by Conway Data Inc., delivers expansion planning information to 44,000 site selectors and executives of fast-growing firms. The senior publication in the development field, Site Selection is also available via Site Selection Online. The SiteNet Dispatch, a weekly e-mail newsletter, is delivered to approximately 44,000 industry professionals. The publication also publishes “The Site Selection Energy Report,” “The Site Selection Life Sciences Report” and “The Site Selection Aerospace Report” monthly e-newsletters.
 
Site Selection magazine joins GCX (Global Corporate Xpansion) magazine as online media partners with LOIS. Economic development organizations without a LOIS subscription can benefit from this additional exposure to site selectors by placing their sites and buildings on the LocationOne website.

“We now have one of the first true nationwide platforms for site and building information,” said Lisa Franklin, Manager of Economic Development for LOIS. “Economic development organizations that don’t use the LocationOne viewer still have the opportunity to have their properties showcased on LocationOne, as well as the websites for Site Selection and GCX magazines. It’s the first opportunity for all economic development organizations to be on one system that can be used by site selectors and businesses to conduct the most comprehensive nationwide searches of available sites and buildings.”

Ron Starner, Executive Vice President of Site Selection Magazine and Conway Data Inc. in Atlanta, noted “this partnership represents a combination of resources and audiences of the market-leading corporate real estate publication in the field – Site Selection – and one of the best GIS location tools in the industry – LOIS. Now, site selectors will find virtually everything they need in one location.”

LOIS is the market leading online economic development site selection database in the U.S., representing more than 8,800 communities and 3,500 economic development organizations.

An easy-to-use tool that plugs into a subscriber’s website, LOIS gives site selectors a fast, convenient way to research available properties. Custom map layers showcase specific search criteria such as demographics, zoning and community assets like airports, school districts and hospitals. The new LocationOne EcoDev Tracker allows users and site selectors to track projects in real time and run customized reports. And the nationwide mobile app offers access to robust property searches all the time, from anywhere. For more information about LOIS, contact Lisa Franklin at 816.654.1644.

Amarillo EDC researched different GIS systems over the last few years and was attracted to the functionality and affordability of LOIS. “LOIS gives us everything we wanted and more in a site selection database and at a lower cost compared to other options,” said Ashton Allison, Marketing and Communications Manager at the Amarillo EDC. “We like the look and feel of LOIS and find it to be extremely user-friendly – not only for us, but also for commercial realtors and site selectors.”

With LOIS, the Amarillo EDC offers an amped up program in showcasing the great properties available in Amarillo. And the process has been a positive experience. “The LOIS team has been very helpful,” added Allison. “They weren’t pushy and gave us the information and time we needed to make a decision. The training and customer support have made the integration very easy.” 

Amarillo EDC works to promote business expansion in the greater Amarillo area that builds a stronger, more diversified economy and increases the economic vitality and wealth of the community. Their target industries for business recruitment and retention include aviation/aerospace, business and financial services, diversified manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and food technologies. 

LOIS is an easy-to-use tool that plugs into a subscriber’s website, giving site selectors a fast, convenient way to research available properties. Custom map layers showcase specific search criteria such as demographics, zoning and community assets like airports, school districts and hospitals. And the nationwide mobile app offers access to robust property searches all the time, from anywhere. For more information about LOIS, contact Lisa Franklin at 816.654.1644 or at locationone@locationone.com.

LOIS serves users in 30 states, representing more than 8,800 communities and 3,000 economic development organizations.

Site Dynamics reviewed the leading national site selection platforms and found the recent application upgrades to LOIS, including the addition of mobile apps for iPhone and Droid platforms, were too impressive to pass up.

“Mostly we were won over by LOIS’s ease of use, easy business model and tremendous value,” said William Hearn, Managing Director of Site Dynamics. “I know that Site Dynamics’ clients will enjoy using LOIS and will benefit from more upgrades to come over the next six months.” Based in Atlanta, Ga., Site Dynamics supports companies and economic development agencies through web-based management, presentation and analysis of sites and buildings. For more information about Site Dynamics, click here.

LOIS is an easy-to-use tool that plugs into a subscriber’s website, giving site selectors a fast, convenient way to research available properties. Custom map layers showcase specific search criteria such as demographics, zoning and community assets like airports, school districts and hospitals. For more information about LOIS, contact Lisa Franklin at 816.654.1644 or locationone@locationone.com.

“LGE-KU Energy is excited about providing the LOIS site selection database to economic development organizations throughout our service territory,” said Alan McGinnis, Manager of Economic Development and Major Accounts for LGE-KU.  “This is a tremendous tool that will help all of our communities professionally market and present available buildings and sites to prospective companies. We found LocationOne provided a thorough, affordable solution that meets a variety of community/consultant needs.”

Headquartered in Louisville, KY, LGE-KU is a diversified energy services company that owns Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company. These regulated utilities serve a total of 1.2 million customers in Kentucky and Virginia. For more information about LGE-KU, click here.

LOIS is an easy-to-use tool that plugs into a subscriber’s website, giving site selectors a fast, convenient way to research available properties. Custom map layers showcase specific search criteria such as demographics, zoning and community assets like airports, school districts and hospitals. For more information about LOIS, contact Lisa Franklin at 816-654-1644.

“In today’s environment, we are always connected. Thanks to Smartphones, everyone wants access to information all the time, from anywhere. Economic development organizations, consultants and site selectors are no different,” said Lisa Franklin, Manager of Economic Development for LOIS. “That’s why it was important for LOIS to be on the forefront of technology by developing a mobile app that gives users access to sites and buildings while on the go. We’re proud that LOIS is the first to market with this cutting edge technology, which further solidifies our position as the premier site selection database and viewer in the country.”

With more than 8,500 communities in nearly 30 states, LOIS is a dynamic web-based site selection tool that allows economic development professionals to showcase their communities with customizable searches, maps and reports for available sites and buildings, giving site selectors the information they need via an easy-to-use property database. The LOIS Mobile App will now allow users to access customizable maps, reports and searches via their iPhones.

LOIS is an easy-to-use tool that plugs into a subscriber’s website, giving site selectors a fast, convenient way to research available properties. Custom map layers showcase specific search criteria such as demographics, zoning and community assets like airports, school districts and hospitals.

“The convenience factor was a big selling point for us,” said James Palma, Senior Research Manager, DBED. “When it comes to attracting new business and stimulating growing companies, it only makes sense to be able to provide the best tools for them. LOIS will be applicable to all entrepreneurs – start-ups, Fortune 500 companies and everywhere in between.”

“LOIS embodies what DBED is looking for to better serve the business community. It’s fast and user-friendly. We believe that it will play an integral role in helping DBED make it easier to move and grow a business in Maryland,” said Lisa Franklin, Manager of Economic Development for LOIS. “We are excited they have joined our growing network of LOIS users. The addition of another high caliber client solidifies LOIS’ position as the market-leading economic development site selection database.”

Based in Baltimore, DBED aims to position Maryland for economic growth by fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. For more information about DBED, visit their www.choosemaryland.com.

“AEP needed to get a property database up quickly and it had to be affordable. LOIS provided AEP both options,” said Mark James, Vice President of Economic and Business Development. “We were pleased with how quickly we had a system in place.” AEP will initially use LOIS internally to manage a number of site and building records and use the embedded demographics and other data to respond to inquiries throughout the service area.

“We look forward to serving AEP’s economic development team and the communities they serve with a tool that can help publish their product on the web for companies looking to grow and expand their operations,” said Lisa Franklin, Manager of Economic Development for LOIS. “AEP has an outstanding reputation as one of the top utility economic development organizations in the country and we are excited they have joined our network of users.”

Based in Columbus, Ohio, AEP ranks among the nation’s largest generators of electricity and owns the nation’s largest electricity transmission system. AEP has served an 11-state area since 1907. For more information about AEP, visit their website at www.aep.com.