October 13, 2020
Hallowell, Maine — October 13, 2020 – Blue Marble Geographics CEO, Patrick Cunningham, was recognized as one of eight dynamic individuals changing Maine’s economy in the Mainebiz 2020 Next List.
Each year, Mainebiz recognizes a small group of individuals who are making a significant impact in their industry and contributing to Maine’s economy. Cunningham has been at the helm of Blue Marble Geographics, a GIS and mapping software company, since 2004. From its headquarters in Hallowell, Cunningham has led the company through acquisitions, strategic changes, and significant growth during the past two decades.
This year, Blue Marble Geographics opened a second office in Brunswick, investing in research and development driven by a focus on 3D mapping tools. The company plans to increase the workforce from 40 to 75, mostly in research and development.
“It is an honor to be recognized on an individual level, but Blue Marble’s success is very much a team effort,” stated Cunningham. “We have an excellent management team, industry-leading software developers, and dedicated support staff, all of whom have contributed to our growth and success. I think the difference maker is that we truly enjoy what we do and are humbled by our loyal customer base.”
Blue Marble Geographics was named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine this year. The Best Places to Work in Maine program identifies, recognizes, and honors the best employment places in Maine, benefiting the state’s economy, workforce, and businesses.
Cunningham will be recognized in a live virtual event on Monday, November 16. To learn more about the award reception and to request a ticket, visit Mainebiz.
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ABOUT BLUE MARBLE GEOGRAPHICS: Blue Marble Geographics® is a GIS and geodetic software company that provides cutting-edge yet accessible products designed for both novice and experienced geospatial professionals. For nearly three decades, the company’s products have been used and trusted by organizations around the globe — including government agencies, universities, and Fortune 500 companies.
Blue Marble’s expertise spans a broad spectrum of the geospatial technology sector with a particular focus on coordinate conversion, lidar and photogrammetric point cloud processing, geospatial software development, and user-driven product development.
Blue Marble’s products include Geographic Calculator®, the industry standard for precise spatial data conversion and advanced coordinate system management; Global Mapper®, an all-in-one GIS application with a comprehensive array of data processing and analysis tools; and the Global Mapper Lidar Module®, a suite of powerful tools for editing and processing lidar and photogrammetric point clouds from drone-captured images.
Contact Information:
Cíntia Miranda, Director of Marketing
Blue Marble Geographics
Hallowell, ME, USA
cintiam@bluemarblegeo.com
800-616-2725
