In a time when cities, governments, non-profits, and even private businesses are looking to connect with their communities, we need to ensure that our methods for engagement are intentional and authentic. With technology becoming a part of our everyday lives, it is easy to send out a quickly drafted survey, write a report on the […]
Author: Michelle Brake
Michelle is a passionate and self-starting GIS professional looking to change the world with mapping. She works with our Enterprise team, supporting the daily operations of our GEOPowered Cloud.
Navigating the 2022 Esri Developer Summit
The Esri Developer Summit (DevSummit) is an annual event held in early March in Palm Springs, California. The conference brings together Esri’s developer community with opportunities to take your GIS to the next level using advanced mapping technology and cutting-edge apps. A little sunshine is always a nice bonus too, for those attending in person! […]
Get Your Ducks in a Row with Group Layers
Looking for a way to organize your map's table of contents better? Group layers may be the answer you've been looking for!
Navigating the 2021 Esri User Conference
The Esri User Conference (UC) is an annual event held in July bringing together members of the Esri User community from across the globe. This is a great opportunity to stay up to date on new technology, learn what’s next, and discover best practices. There will be a mixture of live sessions as well as […]
Navigating the Virtual DevSummit
The Esri Developer Summit (DevSummit), typically held in early March, is an annual event being held virtually April 6-8 this year. The conference brings together Esri’s developer community with opportunities to take your GIS to the next level with advanced mapping technology and cutting-edge apps. With the DevSummit being virtual this year, you will be […]
Navigating the Esri Academy
With 2020 winding down and 2021 on the way, it is a great time to start thinking about professional and personal goals. What skills and tools are you looking to add to your collection? Do you want to work towards a certification? The Esri Academy platform is a great resource to help you get started […]
Digital Storytelling With StoryMaps
Stories are powerful; they can advocate for change, influence opinion, and create awareness. ArcGIS StoryMaps are web-based applications that allow you to tell your story by integrating maps, data, pictures, videos, and other media in one place. StoryMaps are my favorite ArcGIS product due to their versatility and ability to augment storytelling through the addition […]
Navigating the Virtual UC
The Esri User Conference (UC) is an annual event held in July bringing together members of the Esri User community from across the globe. This is a great opportunity to stay up to date on new technology, learn what’s next, and discover best practices. There will be a mixture of live sessions as well as […]
Making Sharing Easier: ArcGIS Pro & ArcGIS Online
Working with your content between desktop environment and cloud environment has never been easier. Using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online (or ArcGIS Enterprise) together, you can seamlessly work with your content anywhere.
Community Engagement With ArcGIS Hub
Looking for new community engagement methods? Want to make data available for your community? ArcGIS Hub is a cloud based platform that makes working directly with your community more effective and streamlined; it is a way to get GIS tools into the hands of community members. From open data sites to community initiatives, ArcGIS Hub […]