GIS WebTech

Sponsor Spotlight

We’re excited to welcome Conway Data as a sponsor of the Economic Development Tech Summit!

For decades, Conway Data has been one of the most trusted names in economic development, helping communities, regions, and countries connect with corporate decision-makers through innovative marketing, investment promotion, and lead generation solutions. Through its flagship publication, Site Selection Magazine, and a suite of data-driven business development services, Conway Data has played a pivotal role in shaping the site selection industry.

Their commitment to connecting economic developers with the tools, insights, and opportunities needed to compete in a rapidly changing environment aligns perfectly with the mission of the Economic Development Tech Summit.

We’re proud to have Conway Data supporting this first-of-its-kind event and helping bring together the leaders driving the future of economic development.

November 4–5
The Hamilton Alpharetta

Join us and the organizations shaping what's next: https://giswebtech.com/economic-development-tech-summit

Every economic development organization has different priorities. Your property search experience should reflect that.

That's why GIS WebTech built Configurable Tabs in GURU. This new feature allows organizations to organize and present properties in ways that make the most sense for their prospects, whether that's by industry, site readiness, size, ownership, strategic initiatives, or any other criteria.

The result is a more intuitive experience that helps site selectors and business decision-makers find the opportunities most relevant to them faster.

Learn how Configurable Tabs gives organizations more flexibility and control over their online property inventory: https://giswebtech.com/configurable-tabs.php

Economic development is changing rapidly, and the agenda for the inaugural Economic Development Tech Summit, hosted by GIS WebTech, is designed to help professionals stay ahead of what's next.

As the first event created exclusively to explore the technologies transforming economic development, the Summit brings together technology innovators, site selectors, economic developers, and industry leaders for two days of learning, collaboration, and hands-on exploration of the tools shaping the future of the profession.

Attendees will take part in interactive sessions and guided technology labs featuring real-time demonstrations of tools and strategies, including:

• Agentic AI and building custom AI agents
• Energy intelligence and next-generation site selection tools
• Hands-on site analysis training with ArcGIS Business Analyst
• The technology behind modern investment attraction
• Digital-first community marketing and engagement
• Intelligent CRM solutions for BRE programs
• Site selector technology, data, and decision-making trends

Reserve your spot now: https://giswebtech.com/economic-development-tech-summit

We’re proud to announce that Empire State Development, New York State’s chief economic development agency, has selected GURU Site Selection by GIS WebTech to support statewide investment attraction and site readiness initiatives.

We’re honored to partner with ESD as they continue driving economic growth, strategic investment, and job creation across New York.

Read the full announcement here:
https://giswebtech.com/blog-empire-state-development.php

Sponsor Spotlight

We’re proud to welcome the Southern Economic Development Council as a sponsor of the Economic Development Tech Summit!

For nearly 80 years, SEDC has been a leading voice in advancing economic development across the American South, connecting professionals, communities, and industry leaders through education, collaboration, and professional development.

Their commitment to innovation, regional growth, and strengthening the economic development profession makes them an incredible partner for this first-of-its-kind event focused on the future of technology in economic development.

We’re honored to have SEDC supporting the Summit and helping bring together the leaders shaping what’s next.

November 4–5
The Hamilton Alpharetta
Alpharetta, GA

Join us and the organizations driving the future of the industry: https://giswebtech.com/economic-development-tech-summit

GIS WebTech Selected for Esri State and Local Government Specialty

GIS WebTech is proud to announce that we have been selected for the Esri State and Local Government Specialty, recognizing our expertise in delivering Esri-based solutions that help state and local government organizations leverage location intelligence and data-driven decision-making.

As an Esri Gold Partner, GIS WebTech continues to help communities modernize economic development through GURU Site Selection and GURU Ecosystem — the only economic development platform built natively on Esri technology.

We’re honored to be recognized for our commitment to innovation, implementation excellence, and helping communities succeed.

Read the full announcement here: https://giswebtech.com/blog-gis-esri-state-and-local-government-specialty.php

The workforce conversation is changing fast. And AI is only part of the story.

Join us for our free Q3 Let’s Talk Tech Webinar: The New Workforce Economy: AI, Demographics & the Future of Talent featuring Josh Wright and John Pernsteiner from Lightcast alongside Ron Bertasi from GIS WebTech.

We’ll explore how AI, demographic shifts, geopolitics, and workforce technologies are reshaping hiring, talent strategy, and economic development decision-making, and how organizations can use workforce intelligence and labor market data to stay ahead.

Free to attend. Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9017793863713/WN_joT8LB85SVSD7zG2iUXRAg

What does Opportunity Zones 2.0 mean for economic development organizations and communities?

Our latest Let’s Talk Tech webinar explored how OZ 2.0 will require a more strategic, data-driven approach, moving beyond simple eligibility to identifying the tracts most likely to attract investment and drive long-term impact.

Swipe through for the top takeaways below. Read the full blog and watch the webinar recording here: https://giswebtech.com/blog-key-takeaways-from-our-quarter-2.php