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Recognizing the Service of Our Public Partners
Since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week has been observed during the first week of May. The week is dedicated to recognizing the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local, and tribal government employees. Our team has been fortunate to regularly work alongside public agency staff. Over the past year, we have admired…
Eric Sack, GISPFLO President Becomes an Admin for a Day
On Friday, April 16, 2021, I had the opportunity to work as an administrative teammate. I was told to be on-site in our Portland office at 8:00 a.m., bring a mask, and remember social distancing requirements. I decided to get to the office a little early so I could get set up, but when I…
Steven P. TaylorDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion at FLO: Progress and Future Plans
In 2019, FLO launched a diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative. Three core values guide DEI at FLO: Everyone deserves a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We can better serve the communities where we work by increasing the diversity and cultural competence of our firm. We must work to resist and reverse systemic racism within our firm,…
Jennifer KingRedistricting for Local Governments: What You Need to Know
When people think about redistricting, the first thing that comes to mind is usually congressional districts. However, many local government agencies are also required to reapportion their voting districts every ten years. Due to challenges with the latest census, this year’s data release has been delayed until September. Unfortunately, this delay could mean that local…
John McKenzieAdvocate, educate, build community, and operate programs—the mandate of associations is as broad as their missions are diverse. We create data analysis and visualization tools to support associations with every facet of their organization,...
Leora WernerWe are school district planning consultants and our goal is simple: help you improve your school district and community. How do we do it? Our experienced team of GIS and data analysts, demographers, and K12 planners partner with you to solve...
Leora WernerFrom conservation planning to land acquisitions, we use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to help focus your conservation strategy, make data driven decisions, and tell your story to partners, community stakeholders and funders. We...
g-floGeospatial solutions help local governments increase internal efficiency, transparently share information with the public, and improve the delivery of services—all leading to improved quality of life for communities. Whether for a small...
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