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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hello,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please
find below Esri session information for those of you planning to attend the
Northwest GIS User Group conference (http://nwgis.org/) in Spokane September
13-17. Thank you! ~Heather<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Pre-Conference
Training Course: <i>Creating Effective Web Applications using ArcGIS Server</i></span></b><i><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span></i><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Learn
the </span><span lang=EN style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>basic
design principles for creating Web mapping applications that are attractive,
fast, and easy to use. In course exercises, you will work with the
lightweight ArcGIS Web Mapping APIs (using your choice of ArcGIS API: Flex,
JavaScript, or Microsoft Silverlight/WPF) to create a focused application that
utilizes internal and external ArcGIS Server Web services. This class is
intended for GIS analysts and others who want to create Web mapping
applications to extend the use of GIS data to non-GIS departments within an
organization or to the general public via the Internet. No Web
development experience is required. Esri instructor. Esri
Certificates of Completion given at the end of the class.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>ESRI
Northwest Update – Wednesday, September
15 11:00 a.m. - Noon<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Heather
Glock, Esri<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Get
up to speed with all of the news from Esri’s Northwest regional office.
Presentation will highlight Esri International User Conference theme, awards
and recognition, regional staffing updates, training program and seminar
updates, and provide an overview of Esri’s Wednesday afternoon and
Thursday/Friday sessions. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Increasing
Productivity with ArcGIS 10 – Wednesday, September 15
1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>TJ
Abbenhaus, John Sharrard, and Shane Clarke, Esri<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
session shows how ArcGIS 10 can make it easier to be more productive in your
job, whether you’re working in a desktop, mobile, server, or cloud
environment. Topics and demonstrations highlight improvements to the ArcGIS 10
system to better support the creation, management, analysis, and dissemination
of information. Learn how to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
10.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Manage imagery more efficiently in desktop
and server<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
10.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Leverage online content available through
ArcGIS.com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
10.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Perform improved spatial analysis using new
time-aware tools, 3D editing, and Python scripting <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
10.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Extend GIS into the field with new resources
for deploying mobile applications<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
10.0pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Simplify custom application developments
using improved web APIs, add-ins, and streamlined ArcObjects software
development kits. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Migrating
to ArcGIS 10 Thursday, September 16 8:30 a.m. –
10:00 a.m. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Marty
Balikov, Esri<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
session will delve into strategies for migrating to ArcGIS 10. Topics include
licensing concepts, best practices for migration, geodatabase migration techniques,
and Esri resources and services that can assist you with your migration. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>What
Does Gov 2.0 Mean To You? Thursday, September 16 8:30
a.m. – 10:00 a.m. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Chuck
Cmeyla and TJ Abbenhaus, Esri<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>In
nearly every state and local government jurisdiction, staff is talking about
Gov 2.0. But, what is Gov 2.0 and are we ready to embrace it? This
session will be delivered in two parts. The first part of the session will
define Gov 2.0 in simple terms and explain the key components of it – transparency,
collaboration, social media, cloud computing and applications. The second
part will be a live “tour” of the new Esri Local Government Re<span
style='color:#1F497D'>s</span>ource Center. There are many free tools
available at the Resource Center that complement Gov 2.0. The key
features will be shown - data models, templates, maps, and applications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <b>Introduction
to Python Scripting for Map Automation in ArcGIS 10 </b><b>Thursday,
September 16 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Jeff
Barrette, Esri<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>ArcGIS
10 introduces the ability to automate mapping tasks through a new Python
mapping module. This session will provide an overview of the arcpy.mapping
module and will demonstrate how it can be used to process map documents<span
style='color:#1F497D'>, </span>layer<span style='color:#1F497D'>s</span>, data
frames, and layouts in batch. This session is for GIS professionals that are
looking for an easier way to develop automated tasks without necessarily having
to learn the complexities of ArcObjects and sophisticated development
environments as well as those that are interested in understanding how Python
development fits within the overall ArcGIS scripting/customization framework.
Attendees will also be introduced to the best resources and fastest ways to
start writing their own mapping scripts in ArcGIS 10. This 90 minute
introduction serves as a prerequisite for those interested in the hands-on
workshops taking place during the conference.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hands-on
Workshop: Python Scripting for Map Automation in ArcGIS 10
Thursday, September 16 3 SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM: 10:30 a.m.
– Noon; 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Jeff
Barrette, Esri<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This
hands-on workshop is for GIS professionals that are responsible for managing
map documents, layer files, and automating maps within their organization. This
is a great opportunity for those that want to test drive Esri’s scripting
environment for map automation and get a good sense for how it works and what
it can accomplish. You will have the opportunity to try the new arcpy.mapping
module by following along during demonstrations and then try your hand at some
challenging tasks to solve on your own (or get help with). This will also be a
great opportunity to learn the finer details of what can be accomplished using
the arc.py mapping scripting environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Special
notes: <o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Three
hands-on workshops are offered. Each workshop accommodates 20 people. Please
visit the Esri booth to reserve a seat. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Prerequisite<span
style='color:#1F497D'>s</span>: Introduction to Python Scripting for Map
Automation in ArcGIS 10 (Thursday, September 16 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.),
and some familiarity with general scripting and/or Python scripting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="http://blogs.esri.com/roller/page/ucblog?entry=visit_the_hands_on_learning"
title="http://blogs.esri.com/roller/page/ucblog?entry=visit_the_hands_on_learning"><span
style='color:black;text-decoration:none'>Esri Hands-On Learning Lab</span></a>
Friday, September 17 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Take
advantage of the free training available in the Hands -On Learning Lab. You can
choose from more than 15 lessons covering many topics related to Esri ArcGIS 10
software. Lessons take approximately 30-40 minutes to complete and consist of a
recorded video lecture and a hands-on software exercise. All training materials
are provided. First-come, first-serve. No advanced registration is required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Lessons
available: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Basics
of the Geodatabase Model<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Creating
a Map in ArcGIS<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Designing
Effective Web Applications using ArcGIS Server<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Editing
in ArcGIS Desktop<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Geocoding
with ArcGIS<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Getting
Started with Animation<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Introduction
to ArcGIS Data Reviewer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Introduction
to ArcGIS Desktop<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Introduction
to ArcGIS Server<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Introduction
to Geoprocessing using Python<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Introduction
to Network Analyst<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Introduction
to Spatial Analyst<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Introduction
to Versioned Editing<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Spatial
Statistics for Public Health<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>What’s
New at Version 10<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Working
with CAD in ArcGIS<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:gray'>Heather Glock </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:gray'>| Sales
| <a href="http://www.esri.com/" title="http://www.esri.com/"><span
style='color:purple'>ESRI</span></a> </span><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:gray'>Office: 360-754-4727 x. 8948 </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:gray'>Cell: 360-633-5289<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:gray'>hglock@esri.com</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Tell
us what you want next in ArcGIS! Visit http://ideas.arcgis.com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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