Using geographic information system software, the site provides access to in-depth data that previously took weeks to research. Now, customized real estate, demographic and industry breakdowns are available for every city and county in Rhode Island. Also, business prospects can quickly find available industrial, office, and retail properties based on geographical and physical criteria.
"In today's fast paced, digital world, it is more important than ever for businesses to have access to critical information at their fingertips," said Rhode Island Governor Donald Carcieri. "By employing GIS software, the state is making its assets more easily accessible to decision makers at companies across the globe."
The GIS site is built upon Google Maps technology, and offers state-of-the-art site selection mapping capabilitie integrated with GIS planning's national site selection search engine, www.ZoomProspector.com. Visitors may also conduct national searches of cities and commercial properties that match their criteria.
