FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Visible Strategies announces Stimulus Starter Package for cities looking to acquire federal funds & provide necessary transparency
SEE-IT™ software puts stimulus-related plans and performance into pictures
VANCOUVER, CANADA, April 16, 2009 — Today Visible Strategies, provider of the world’s most visually-engaging performance management and communications software, announced a timely Stimulus Starter Package for its SEE-IT™ software. This affordable, limited-time offering is aimed at helping cities, states, and provinces acquire stimulus funds and better communicate spending plans and performance measurements to staff and citizens.
“With federal funding applications underway and everybody scrambling for their piece of the stimulus pie, an unprecedented level of transparency and accountability is being demanded of those local governments looking for financial help,” said Colin Grant, CEO and Founder, Visible Strategies. “SEE-IT is a unique tool offering internal staff, the federal government, and the public a visual look at what an organization plans to do with their share of the money and how they’re tracking against budget at any given time.”
SEE-IT is a Web-hosted, enterprise-grade software application consisting of an engaging Adobe Flash™ front-end viewer backed by a scalable enterprise platform. It’s currently used by cities throughout North America - including award-winning Albuquerque and Palm Bay - and is the only performance management and communications tool that communicates an organization’s plans for a better tomorrow and whether they’re on track today, with three clicks of a mouse button. With SEE-IT’s unique top-down approach linking long-term vision to current actions being taken today, organizations drive greater results and cost savings.
Package Details & Availability
The SEE-IT Stimulus Starter Package is $7,500 USD and includes a quick-start SEE-IT customized with the organization’s specific stimulus plans and metrics which can be used with the stimulus application itself to increase chances for funding. For example, Visible Strategies’ is currently assisting eligible cities and counties with fast-tracking their Energy Efficiency Block Grant applications and crafting their Energy, Efficiency, and Conservation (EEC) strategy to meet Department of Energy objectives. Beyond the application, SEE-IT can also be used as the main tool to communicate spending plans to the public, usually embedded into a city Web site providing the most visually-engaging, interactive presentation possible.
To learn more about Visible Strategies’ stimulus offering, including a look at a stimulus-related SEE-IT drafted using New York State as an example, please visit:
http://www.visiblestrategies.com/stimulus.htm
Visible Strategies will also be exhibiting SEE-IT at Booth #221 at the upcoming National League of Cities’ Green Cities Conference & Expo in Portland from April 19th-21st followed by the Alliance for Innovation’s Transforming Local Government event in Corpus Christi from May 13th-15th.
About Visible Strategies
Visible Strategies provides the world's most visually-engaging performance management and communications software stemming from 20 years experience guiding government and business leaders around the world on triple bottom line management principles and 21st Century tools. With three clicks of a mouse button, progressive organizations, communities, and governments can quickly and clearly see their plans for a better tomorrow and whether they’re on track today, driving real action towards their social, environmental, and economic goals and towards a shared sustainable future. The company is partner to multiple city and business member organizations including Al Gore’s Live Earth team. For more information, please visit www.visiblestrategies.com.
Media Inquiries:
Kirstin Gulbransen
Visible Strategies
Tel: 604-733-6040
kgulbransen@visiblestrategies.com
www.visiblestrategies.com
