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December 3rd, 2024
GISCI Welcomes City of Sioux Falls as the Newest Endorsing Employer

[Des Plaines, IL – December 2, 2024]The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is proud to announce the City of Sioux Falls as its newest GISCI-designated Endorsing Employer. This designation recognizes organizations committed to professional development and the advancement of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) practices.

The City of Sioux Falls Civic Analytics Division provides GIS, asset management, and data services to its organization, community, and region. This dedicated 10-person team supports innovative solutions, mitigates risks, and capitalizes on opportunities, fostering collaboration and trust across the organization. Over time, the Civic Analytics Division has transitioned from a traditional GIS services provider to a forward-thinking unit leading the city’s spatial data program’s expansion, maturation, and evolution, with a focus beyond technology.

Lauri Sohl, Sioux Falls Civic Analytics and Data Officer, shared her perspective:
“By extending the organization’s capabilities across departments, supporting colleagues and leadership with data, visualizations, and analytics, we provide greater context for developing solutions that promote sustainable growth across the community.

The GISCI Endorsing Employer designation highlights the City of Sioux Falls’ dedication to advancing GIS as a discipline, enhancing professional standards, and fostering a collaborative approach to solving complex challenges.

For more information about GISCI and its Endorsing Employer program, visit www.gisci.org.

The GISCI Endorsing Employer Designation Program was established to enhance the value of the GISP® certification, promoting its adoption across the geospatial profession. This designation is available to organizations in the public, private, and commercial sectors dedicated to upholding professional standards in GIS and fostering the continuous growth of their teams’ expertise.

About GISCI:

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is a non-profit organization promoting proficient GIS professionals through its international GISP® (Certified GIS Professional) certification program. The Institute upholds rigorous professional and ethical standards, encourages community engagement, and offers professional mentoring within the GIS industry. More information about the GISCI is available at www.gisci.org and about City of Sioux Falls at https://dataworks.siouxfalls.gov

About Sioux Falls:

Sioux Falls is a vibrant, growing community of nearly 215,000 people. It boasts a healthy economy, supportive business environment and community-centric spirit. They are a top ten city for entrepreneurs, the third best city for getting a job in 2020 and one of the most business-friendly climates in the country.