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The Michigan Business Directory (MBD) announced today in a press release that it has launched an extensive geospatial integration using Google Map's API with it's popular business directory ( http://www.michiganbusiness.us/ ), school directory, and county feature application.

I am outlining the features below, but highly suggest that you visit the directory: http://www.michiganbusiness.us/ to completely experience the geospatial features. If your company is listed on the directory, make sure you login and update your information, especially your address so that the mapping is accurate.

The MBD New "County Feature Mapping"

The MBD's new county feature mapping application allows visitors to find geographical features such as hospitals, forests, mines, beaches and public parks organized by Michigan County.

The application has over fifty different options to choose from and over 46,000 features in it's database. In some cases (for example for "Forests"), the MBD mapping system shows all features in Michigan on one map. Each of the features is stored in the database as a longitude and latitude which eliminates geocoding and saves much time in loading the map.

Business Directory Mapping

With the launch of the new "geospatial" Michigan Business Directory, mapping capabilities are expanded to:

• Individual business mapping. Your companies location pops up immediately when someone visits your company page.


• Category mapping. For example a visitor may visually see all the dentists in Michigan.


• City mapping. Visitors are visually able to see all businesses in a particular city in Michigan.

School and Educational Facility Mapping
Each school in Michigan is now mapped directly on a map using accurate latitude and longitude data. This feature has been expanded to include high schools, elementary schools, colleges, private schools and public universities.

The MBD has integrated popular Google Map API features to create a useful, educational and expandable application to help get Michigan on the map.

Mary Joyce, CEO and Managing Partner of the Michigan Business Directory stated, "We are happy that our programming team has provided this useful application, but we are aware that we have only dented the surface of what can be and what we will be providing in the near future." She added, "Michigan is suffering with the stagnant economy and we are working in overdrive, here at MBD, to add new marketing capabilities and features for Michigan Business and the Michigan Travel Industry".

About the Michigan Business Directory

The Michigan Business Directory is an online portal offering Michigan companies the opportunity to market thier companies online for free. Advertising is accepted on the site through Google Adsense. Not only can Michigan companies create a profile for thier company, but they can also list events for free on the popular event calendar. The portal also features an expansive travel section, blog and education section with every school in Michigan listed with up to date contact.

Labels: Google Mapping, Michigan Colleges, Michigan Schools