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GTG Press Releases

	09-04-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) is pleased to announce the opening of a new regional office in Illinois. The new office is located in Aurora, Illinois, approximately 40 miles southwest of Chicago.

	09-02-08 Geographic Technologies Group (GTG) was selected for multiple software contracts including: City of St. Cloud, Florida—upgrading their LGweb, LGdispatch, and LGcrimes applications to the ArcGIS Server environment. City of Roswell, Georgia—upgrading LGdispatch to LGdispatch Community Connect. City of Baytown, Texas—purchased 10 licenses of Geo Blade Viewer. Horry County, South Carolina—purchased Geo Alert for E-911 reverse notification. The City of Fort Pierce, Florida selected GTG to develop a multi-year, phased GIS Strategic Implementation Plan. The City of Hoover, Alabama selected GTG to perform GIS services including updating address points and street centerlines.

	08-25-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc.’s (GTG) GIS Manager’s Workshop is coming to Forsyth County, Georgia, on Thursday, November 20, 2008. The workshop will be held at the Forsyth County Public Safety Complex and is ideal for GIS and IT professionals.

	08-20-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) announces that the City of Pearland, Texas has procured GIS software from GTG. The City is upgrading their Viewer, Crimes, and Dispatch software to the ArcGIS Server environment. This upgrade will enhance the City’s ability to protect its community.

	08-14-08 The City of Chesapeake, Virginia, selected Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) to develop a GIS Strategic Implementation Plan. The multi-year, phased plan will evaluate current GIS operations in the City and make recommendations that will ensure an enterprise-wide GIS.

	08-11-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) continues to build upon their GIS expertise to improve citizen access to government. Their newly released Geo Blade Web is guaranteed to make a difference in communities and local government organizations across the nation.

	08-07-08 The City of Hoover, Alabama, selected Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) to develop a multi-year, phased GIS Strategic Implementation Plan. The plan will evaluate current GIS operations in the City and make recommendations that will ensure an enterprise-wide GIS.

	08-04-08 Geographic Technologies Group® (GTG®) was selected for multiple software contracts including: City of Alexandria, Virginia, Police Department—purchased one (1) seat of LGroute. City of Alexandria, Virginia, Fire Department—purchased one (1) seat of LGroute. City of Pearland, Texas—upgrading their Viewer, Crimes, and Dispatch software to the ArcGIS Server environment. City of Greenville, South Carolina—purchased one (1) seat of LGaddress for public administration. City of Normal, Illinois—purchased one (1) seat of LGaddress for public administration. City of Ithaca, New York—purchased an additional license of GISmo. The City of Hoover, Alabama selected GTG to develop a multi-year, phased GIS Strategic Implementation Plan. Greenville County, South Carolina selected GTG to perform address clean-up services.

	07-31-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) announces that the City of Jacksonville, North Carolina has procured GIS software from GTG. The City is upgrading 29 seats of LGviewer and LGweb, and one seat of LGaddress to the ArcGIS Server environment.

	07-29-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) announces that the City of Jackson, Tennessee has procured GIS software from GTG. The City is upgrading 100 seats of LGmobile to LGmobile Community Connect.

	07-17-08 After a competitive bid process, Orange County, California, selected Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) to develop a multi-year, phased GIS Strategic Implementation Plan. The plan will evaluate current GIS operations in the County and make recommendations that will ensure an enterprise-wide GIS.

	07-15-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) recently visited West Sacramento, California offering their GIS Manager’s Workshop to GIS and IT professionals. The West Sacramento workshop was the highest attended workshop in the series of GIS Manager’s Workshops that Curt Hinton and David Holdstock, owners of GTG, have hosted this year.

	07-10-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG), an industry-leading GIS solutions provider, announces the release of Geo Blade Water. Geo Blade Water is ESRI compliant and operates with ArcGIS Server.

	07-09-08 The City of Olympia, Washington will host Geographic Technologies Group, Inc.’s (GTG) upcoming GIS Manager’s Workshop on September 3. This workshop is ideal for both GIS and IT professionals.

	06-30-08 Geographic Technologies Group® (GTG®) was selected for multiple software contracts including: City of Jacksonville, North Carolina; City of Decatur, Illinois; Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, Fire Department; City of Jackson, Tennesse; Greenville Utilities, North Carolina; and the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. After a competitive bid process, Orange County, California, one of the largest counties in the country, selected GTG to develop a multi-year, phased GIS Strategic Plan. Campbell County, Wyoming selected GTG to perform GIS data conversion, creation, and data dissemination. City of Chesapeake, Virginia selected GTG to develop a GIS Strategic Implementation Plan.

	06-25-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) announces that St. Clair County, Michigan has procured GIS software from GTG. The City has purchased eight seats of GeoBlade Dispatch.

	06-19-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) announces that the City of Jacksonville, North Carolina has procured GIS software from GTG. The City has purchased the upgrade of nine seats of LG GeoBlade Dispatch and 25 seats of LG GeoBlade Crimes.

	06-16-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) announces the release of GeoBlade Community Maintenance. GeoBlade Community Maintenance is ESRI compliant and operates with ArcGIS Server and pre-ArcGIS Server technologies.

	06-12-08 Only three weeks remain to register for the GIS Manager’s Workshop in West Sacramento! Geographic Technologies Group, Inc.’s (GTG) will offer the exclusive GIS Manager’s Workshop in West Sacramento, California, on July 8. There are limited spots remaining; register before it’s too late!

	06-09-08 Geographic Technologies Institute, part of industry-leading GIS solutions provider Geographic Technologies Group (GTG), is set to launch a new Understanding Local Government Series in Fall 2008. GTG will offer a variety of courses designed to allow local government staff to learn GIS tools and skills that will enable them to perform their job more effectively.

	06-05-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) announces that the City of Alexandria, Virginia has procured GIS software from GTG. The City has purchased 105 additional seats of LG Mobile Community Connect.

	05-30-08 Geographic Technologies Group® (GTG®) was selected for multiple software contracts including: Montgomery County, Tennessee; City of Lacey, Washington; City of Jacksonville, North Carolina; City of Alexandria, Virginia; County of St. Clair, Michigan; City of West Sacramento, California; Town of Nags Head, North Carolina, and the City of Suffolk, Virginia. The City of Blue Springs, Missouri and Calvert County, Maryland chose GTG to launch a new Web portal using ArcGIS Server. The Town of Davie, Florida chose GTG to implement GIS services suggested in their three-year implementation plan. The City of Jacksonville, North Carolina chose GTG to perform a Rec Trac upgrade to ArcGIS Server.

	05-23-08 Reserve your spot before it’s too late! Registration remains open for Geographic Technologies Group, Inc.’s (GTG) GIS Manager’s Workshops in West Sacramento, California, on July 8.

	05-16-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG), a leading GIS solutions provider, is helping local government organizations realize the full potential of their GIS. GTG is now offering free webinars featuring the new enterprise software suite, GeoBlade.

	05-12-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) announces the release of GeoBlade Dispatch, a mapping interface that provides E-911 dispatchers with an interactive map displaying the location of emergency calls. GeoBlade Dispatch is ESRI compliant and operates with ArcGIS Server and pre-ArcGIS Server technologies.

	05-05-08 Geographic Technologies Group® (GTG®) was selected for multiple software contracts including: Henry County, Georgia; Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, Floridya; City of Missouri City, Texas; City of Milton, Florida; City of Gainesville, Florida; Fort Bend County, Texas; City of Merced, California; and the City of Titusville, Florida. The City of Champaign, Illinois chose GTG to install and train on the ArcGIS Server system.

	05-01-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG), a leading GIS solutions provider, will be featured in the June issue of GeoWorld magazine. The article will spotlight GTG’s new enterprise software suite, GeoBlade.

	04-28-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) is pleased to offer the GeoBlade software suite to local government agencies in need of an enterprise GIS solution.

	04-18-08 Geographic Technologies Group’s (GTG) GIS Manager’s Workshop originally scheduled for May 7 will now take place on Sep. 3, 2008. GTG rescheduled the workshop due to a scheduling conflict with the Washington URISA conference on May 6-7.

	04-16-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG), a leading GIS solutions provider, is pleased to announce the release of GeoBlade AVL. GeoBlade AVL is part of a family of “blades” incorporated into the GeoBlade toolset. Blades are additional functionalities to the core viewer, specific to an agency’s departmental needs.

	04-08-08 It’s not too late to sign up! Registration remains open for Geographic Technologies Group, Inc.’s (GTG) upcoming GIS Manager’s Workshops in Olympia, Washington, on May 7. This workshop is ideal for both GIS and IT professionals.

	04-02-08 Geographic Technologies Group® (GTG®) was selected for multiple software contracts including: City of Bentonville, Arizona; City of Sierra Vista, Arizona; and the City of Naples, Florida.

	03-20-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) is offering their GIS Manager’s Workshop in West Sacramento, California, on Tuesday, July 8, 2008.

	03-18-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) is offering their GIS Manager’s Workshop in Olympia, Washington, on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. This workshop is ideal for GIS Managers and IT Directors.

	03-17-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) announces that St. Mary’s County, Maryland chose GTG to develop a master address data layer, focusing on the advancement of public safety related GIS data.

	03-11-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) continues its lead as a GIS provider to local government with their newly released GeoBlade Search & Rescue application.

	03-07-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) recently visited Kissimmee, Florida offering their GIS Manager’s Workshop to GIS and IT managers. The Kissimmee workshop was the second in the series of workshops that Curt Hinton and David Holdstock, owners of GTG, will host during the year.

	03-05-08 Geographic Technologies Group® (GTG®) was selected for multiple software contracts including: St. Mary’s County, Maryland; Whiteside County, Illinois; and the City of Joliet, Illinois. St. Mary’s County, Maryland has chosen GTG to develop a master address data layer, focusing on the advancement of public safety related GIS data. McHenry County, Illinois chose GTG to update address points and street centerlines, as well as to improve the reliability of emergency response services. Goochland County, Virginia chose GTG to provide cleanup services and to update street centerlines. The City of Suffolk, Virginia chose GTG to provide technical support services, as well as creation training using GeoBlade, GTG’s ArcGIS Server-based software application.

	02-26-08 It’s not too late to reserve your spot! Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) is still accepting registration forms for their upcoming GIS Manager’s Workshops. GTG will be visiting Palm Beach, Florida on March 17 and Prince Frederick, Maryland on March 19. This workshop is ideal for GIS Managers and IT Directors.

	02-17-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) has launched a new website. The URL for the new site is the same as the URL previously used by GTG, http://www.geotg.com. “At GTG, we want to make our clients feel as comfortable as possible while inquiring about us on the web,” said Curt Hinton, CEO of GTG. “That is why we have improved our website to satisfy the needs of our current and future clients.” The new website contains a wealth of information including products and services that GTG has to offer, case studies on how clients have used GIS to benefit their organizations, and up-to-date information regarding training opportunities with GTG. “We are really excited about the launch of our new website. Its design is optimal for finding detailed and up-to-date information on all of our services, “stated Jessica Horton, Business Development Manager for GTG. “The newest addition to the site is our training page. We are planning to offer online training workshops in the summer, which will be accessed from this new site. It’s really exciting.” Other new features include a company profile, new product spotlights of GTG’s ArcGIS Server based product, GeoBlade, and product tutorials.

	02-15-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) announces the recent addition of Joe Renzetti, Training Center Manager, to their North Carolina corporate office. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Joe interned with the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission until he received a position with the City of Naperville, Illinois. There he gained experience as a GIS Specialist and GIS Coordinator. Joe worked closely with the Naperville Police Department and gained experience using GTG’s Public Safety software. “My experience of serving the community in Naperville gave me a better understanding of more ways to become involved in GIS,” said Joe. “I was attracted to the Training Center Manager position because I have a desire to serve local governments, and it would allow me to expand my talent in teaching GIS.” As Training Center Manager, Joe is responsible for the development of courses and training at GTG. He will also assist in project management, as well as support with ArcGIS Server installs.

	02-13-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) is at the top of their game when it comes to GIS, and they are using their expertise to save time, money, and lives. Their newly released GeoBlade Crimes is guaranteed to make a difference in local government organizations across the nation. GeoBlade Crimes is just one of the multitudes of “blades” incorporated into the GeoBlade toolset. Blades are additional functionalities to the core viewer, specific to an agency’s departmental needs. GeoBlade Crimes is designed to give Police and Sheriff Departments the ability to make intelligent decisions that will help make their city or county a safer place to live. GeoBlade Crimes also gives public safety users the ability to create pin maps for incidents, accidents, arrests, citations, and sexual predators in a seamless GIS interface that directly connects to an organization’s Crime Record Management databases. This application gives users the ability to run geographic analysis for crime trends, generate high quality incident reports, and print maps with crime data. GeoBlade Crimes is unique due to its ability to leverage any Crime RMS platform and the fact that it is built on the latest ESRI technology; this gives users a true return on investment that leverages their existing GIS and Crimes RMS platforms. GeoBlade Crimes is the bridge between these two applications that puts incident and GIS data in the hands of every public safety official.

	02-07-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) is offering their GIS Manager’s Workshop in Olympia, Washington, on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. This workshop is ideal for GIS Managers and IT Directors. Olympia is the GIS hub of the northwest United States. The City is home to the Northwest Regional Office of ESRI, a business partner of GTG.

	02-04-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) is offering their GIS Manager’s Workshop in Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday, March 17, 2008. It will be held at the Vista Center Complex. This workshop is ideal for GIS Managers and IT Directors.

	02-01-08 Geographic Technologies Group® (GTG®) was selected for multiple software contracts including: The City of Leesburg, Florida; City of Sanford, Florida; City of Greenwich, Connecticut; City of Waco, Texas and Hallandale Beach, Florida.

	01-30-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) is offering their popular GIS Manager’s Workshop in several cities nationwide in the upcoming months. Locations include Kissimmee, Florida on February 25; West Palm Beach, Florida on March 17; Prince Frederick, Maryland on March 19; and Olympia, Washington on May 7. The workshop is ideal for GIS Managers and IT Directors.

	01-28-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) visited Pearland, Texas last week, offering their GIS Manager’s Workshop to GIS and IT managers. Pearland was the first of over ten cities where GTG is offering the workshop this year.

	01-21-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) is offering their GIS Manager’s Workshop in Calvert County, Maryland on March 19, 2008, at the Calvert County Public Library at Prince Frederick. The workshop is ideal for all GIS Managers and IT Directors.

	01-17-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) is offering their GIS Manager’s Workshop in Kissimmee, Florida on February 25, 2008, at the Kissimmee City Hall Commission Chambers. The workshop is ideal for all GIS Managers and IT Directors. The GIS Manager’s Workshop was originally created for GTG’s grand opening in early December. The outpour of positive feedback prompted GTG’s owners, Curt Hinton and David Holdstock, to take the workshop on the road, further benefiting GIS professionals throughout the nation. Hinton and Holdstock plan on visiting over ten cities throughout the year. Topics covered in the workshop include Managing GIS, The Governance of GIS, The Enterprise Implementation of GIS, and The Business Case for GIS.

	01-14-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) announces the recent addition of Laurie Jackson, GIS Project Manager, to their North Carolina corporate office.

	01-10-08 Mark your calendars! Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) is planning more training courses for 2008. Courses offered include; Introduction to ArcGIS I and II, department specific courses (GIS for Planning, GIS for Crime Analysis, GIS for Hazard Mitigation, etc.) and the popular GIS Manager’s Workshop that is now being offered nationwide. Originally created for GTG’s grand opening in early December, the GIS Manager’s Workshop generated an incredible amount of interest, prompting GTG’s owners, Curt Hinton and David Holdstock, to take the workshop on the road. Hinton and Holdstock plan on visiting over ten cities throughout the year. Also offered by GTG is ESRI certified ArcGIS I and II training. ArcGIS I will be offered September 15-16, and ArcGIS II will be offered September 22-24. Both courses will take place in GTG’s brand new, state-of-the-art training facility. The new training center accommodates up to ten students and is furnished with brand new computers available to each student.

	01-07-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) has changed their Texas GIS Manager’s Workshop from Missouri City to the City of Pearland. The difference in distance between the two locations is approximately 20 miles. The workshop will take place at the City’s Public Works Building. The workshop is still occurring on January 22, 2008, allowing attendees of the South Central HUG to attend while they are in the area.

	01-07-08 Geographic Technologies Group® (GTG®) was selected for multiple software contracts including: The City of McKinney, Texas; City of South Bend, Indiana; City of Tyler, Texas; Town of Smyrna, Tennessee; City of Missouri City, Texas; City of Naperville, Illinois; and the City of Evanston, Illinois. GTG is pleased to introduce their GeoBlade toolset based on ESRI’s ArcGIS Server technology. For more information on the many benefits of GeoBlade, visit www.geotg.com/geoblade. Built on ESRI’s ArcGIS Server technology, GTG introduces the most advanced and truly enterprise GIS solution on the market, GTG’s GeoBlade software suite. This solid, reliable, and intuitive interface guarantees a Return on Investment (ROI). Designed and engineered to offer local government professionals a “core” GIS tool, GTG’s GeoBlade software offers an interface and GIS functionality that is “second to none.” This revolutionary product consists of a host of custom, department specific “GeoBlades,” or interfaces. A truly spectacular solution! GTG is pleased to welcome Laurie Jackson as a GIS Project Manager.

	01-02-08 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) announced today that the City of Evanston, Illinois has procured five (5) seats of LGcrimes from GTG’s LG GIS software suite.

	12-28-07 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) is pleased to announce that they will be holding a GIS Manager’s Workshop in Missouri City, Texas on January 22, 2008. The workshop will take place at Missouri City’s Public Safety Headquarters.

	12-20-07 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) announced today that the City of Corpus Christi, Texas has procured 29 seats of LGViewer with modules for address management (LGaddress) and for Planning/Development Services (Community Maintenance) from GTG’s LG GIS software suite.

	12-14-07 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) is pleased to announce the opening of a new corporate office and training center. After several years of planning and preparation, GTG celebrated the official grand opening and ribbon cutting on December 10. Festivities included an open house and ribbon cutting attended by staff, friends, family, and several city officials, including Mayor Al King of Goldsboro. After thanking the staff and attendees for their continuous support, co-owners Curt Hinton and David Holdstock, shared in cutting the ribbon. “We have been looking forward to this moment for a long time,” said Hinton. “This new building presents GTG with many opportunities to better serve our current and future clients.” Several training courses were also offered in conjunction with the grand opening of the state-of-the-art training facility. Courses included Introduction to ArcGIS I and II, as well as a GIS Manager’s Workshop attended by GIS managers and coordinators from across the state. GTG’s new corporate office houses 30 staff members and a training facility that accommodates up to 20 students. The expansion was necessary due to continued growth and success in the company. More information on the training center can be found by visiting, www.geotg.com/gis.

	12-12-07 Geographic Technologies Group® (GTG®) was selected for multiple software contracts including: Greenville, North Carolina Utilities Commission; City of Hallandale Beach, Florida; Cabell County, West Virginia. and Brunswick County, North Carolina. GTG is now expanding due to the recent opening of our new corporate office. There are now many employment opportunities related to this expansion. For more information, visit www.geotg.com/employment.html. GTG is planning on offering a GIS Manager’s Workshop in several major cities throughout the United States in 2008. Check our website regularly for updates and workshops near you.

	11-19-07 Geographic Technologies Group® (GTG®) was selected for multiple software contracts including: Greenville County, South Carolina EMS and the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana. GTG was awarded several contracts including: The City of Elgin, Illinois; Goochland County, Virginia and Campbell County, Wyoming. Information on GTG’s new corporate training center and classes, as well as registration forms are now available online. Visit www.geographictechnologiesgroup.com for more information. GTG is pleased to welcome both Emily Jungblut-Swinarski and Summer Purcell as Business Development Assistants, as well as Adam Proctor as a member of the GIS field crew.

	11-14-07 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) is proud to announce the grand opening of a new corporate office and training center. GTG will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, December 10th at 12 noon. GTG’s new corporate office houses 30 staff members and a training facility that accommodates up to 20 students. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager’s Workshops and ESRI certified ArcGIS I & II training will be offered during the grand opening week. More information on the training center can be found by visiting, www.geotg.com/gis.

	11-05-07 Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG) announced today that Hanover County, Virginia purchased seven (7) additional seats of LGviewer.