Developro, Inc. is a joint venture between the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council and LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. Developro, Inc. provides GIS solutions for Economic Development environments. With over 20 years of experience in Economic Development and over 10 years of experience in GIS applications, Developro offers Economic Development groups a geographic platform to attract prospects to their area. The creation of a region specific, informational database, aligned with the ED group's goals, allows outside prospects to evaluate the area's assets and development resources. The intention of all Economic Development groups is to bring in attractive businesses and industries for the betterment of the community. With the Developro's GIS approach to Economic Development, the ED group will have the capability to quickly project invaluable datasets giving the prospect the information needed to decide on relocation or startup locations.

There is a basic level of datasets readily available to ED groups within the public domain or at a relatively inexpensive cost. Data sets such as Floodplains, Wetlands, Topography, Appraisal District Parcels and projected transportation routes can serve as a base for an ED group in common site selection processes. It is the further datasets that can set one ED group apart from the other 2,000 groups that are in existence. Developro's data gathering approach involves the collection of spatial data supporting the potential land site or business relocations. Developro gives the ED group the additional infrastructure information; utility connections and availability, drainage opportunities and transportation improvement plans. Business locations, property values, current sales, office and retail space availability datasets are used for trend mapping and modeling capabilities.

Developro, Inc. offers these solutions in a variety of formats. The most accessible approach is a GIS web-based environment, allowing potential prospects access to the data and an interface to view associated data layers as they pertain to their site. Any number of datasets can be displayed at one time, giving the user a better understanding of how the site is situated in the real world. Another approach and commonly the most desired, is a local setup within the ED groups office. This not only gives the ED personnel a more extensive look into the site selection process and available tools for routine inquiries but, it serves as a drawing point for the prospects to visit your office, your team and your area.

LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc.

Fort Bend Economic Development Council