[cid:758dc5a8-1123-4bdd-98f6-b6da1c15e40b] Maine GIS User Group's Virtual Lunch & Learn Event If We Can't Do It, You Don't Need It - presented by Rob George, Director of Market Research for Rite Aid When: January 12, 2021 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Online Free event; RSVP required: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1968771637914368268<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fregister.gotowebinar.com%2Fregister%2F1968771637914368268&data=04%7C01%7Cbecky.schaffner%40maine.gov%7C3826cb67c6cf4129c9e708d8b0b1b61d%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637453624609214208%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=rZEXfVWdABY5jiCsalbzVGY91%2BZyDHYij631Slez43Q%3D&reserved=0> [https://megug.org/resources/Pictures/Rob%20George2.jpg] Presenter abstract: Rob George will speak to how he uses GIS technology in two main areas of retail development. First he will discuss using GIS tools for site selection related to new stores and relocation of existing stores. Then he will discuss how he uses spatial intelligence to determine product placement within stores based on trade area demographics. Rob has 30 years of experience working for a variety of large retail businesses. Presenter bio: Director of Market Research for Rite Aid, Rob George has been named to Shopper Marketing Who’s Who in Insights, Analytics & Data each year since 2014. "My current role has me analyzing both current and potential customers to determine the best locations for our pharmacies. We then use customer behavioral data to determine the best use of our space for the customers living around the location." Laura Teisl GIS Analyst M: +1. 207.949.9490 | T: +1. 207.817.5490 | F: +1. 207.827.3641 | E: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 136 Center Street | PO Box 433 | Old Town, Maine 04468 | www.sewall.com<http://www.sewall.com/> [cid:789c41f2-65b1-4e2c-9d1b-e815a8e69362] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This list Maine GeoNews (GEOLIBRARY-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all Maine GIS Users. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this list, you can remove your name and email address yourself at the this web address: https://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=GEOLIBRARY-L&A=1 Or, you may also request that your name be removed by sending email to: [log in to unmask]