Center for Community GIS
IT Services and IT ConsultingMaine, United States2-10 Employees
The Center for Community GIS (CCGIS) is an entrepreneurial L3C based in Farmington, Maine, that focuses on applying digital mapping technologies in ways that engage communities. The organization serves public-interest groups across sectors such as land conservation, natural resources management, environmental planning, recreation and tourism, cultural heritage, public health, poverty alleviation, and education, helping them address spatial data needs through participatory approaches. Its offerings include cartography, GIS data development, spatial analysis, interactive mapping, GPS field inventories, customized trainings, and participatory GIS methods, all aimed at enabling communities to participate in mapping processes and leverage contemporary mapping tools. CCGIS positions itself within the IT services and IT consulting industry by emphasizing community-driven geospatial solutions and collaboration with partners to improve access to and use of geographic information. The firm’s recent activity includes a collaboration with organizations to redevelop an interactive map and related features for the New England National Scenic Trail, illustrating its role in practical, project-based GIS deployments. }