Centralia’s Economic Development Director says a new data interpretation program the city will use for the first time this year should help provide more information to those looking to locate or expand a business in Centralia.
Derek Sherman says Placer.ai is used by some of the biggest cities in the country for economic development and he’s excited to have the tools locally.
“You are able to pull data that is beneficial to businesses. Most businesses, specifically franchises or larger corporations, or even small businesses, make decisions on data nowadays. And what we are looking to do with this software system is have data we can showcase to potential businesses or developers that are interested in our community and paint them a more comprehensive and accurate picture of why they should be investing in the city of Centralia and why it is a great place to invest…
