Avencia Incorporated is a “boutique” systems design and software development firm located in Philadelphia. What do we mean by “boutique”? 

We don’t just write software, we specialize in web-based geographic analysis and modeling applications for government (local, state and federal), non-profit and academic clients. We develop innovative, web-based software, web services and products that use mapping technologies and geography to solve complex, interesting, and novel problems.  We have particular expertise in natural resource planning, economic development, crime analysis, real estate property analysis, and cultural resources, but are engaged in a wide range of other interesting projects. We believe we can make a difference by promoting the emergence of more dynamic, vibrant communities through geographic information technologies.  Each of our clients’ projects, products and pro bono engagements showcases this commitment.

Clients
Meet some of our clients and discover how they have made a difference in their communities.


Avencia provides several types of geographic technology services including:

• Web-based application design and development
• Web services design and development 
• Spatial modeling and analysis
• Spatial data mining
• Mobile mapping applications
• Geodatabase design services
• GIS application hosting

Avencia is an authorized ESRI Business Partner. We have extensive experience with development and deployment on the ArcGIS platform, in particular with:

• ArcIMS web applications
• ArcGIS Server implementations
• Raster modeling with Spatial Analyst
• ModelBuilder and ArcToolbox development
• ArcWeb Services integration

In addition to our ESRI relationship, Avencia has a strategic partnership with the Cartographic Modeling Lab (CML) at the University of Pennsylvania, providing software, database development and algorithm development services on several projects around the United States.

Services
See the innovative ways that Avencia can support your GIS needs.



Our staff and community are the best ambassadors of our success. In the past year we welcomed seven new staff and six interns.  We won several awards including a 2007 ESRI's Foundation Partner of the Year Award, 2006 ESRI's Business Partner of the Year Award for the Philadelphia region while the City of Philadelphia Mayor’s Office GIS Services Group and NTI won the 2006 Special Achievement in GIS award for the DecisionMaps application we built for them.  Additionally Avencia recently won three prestigious research grants from the Federal Government's Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program, from the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and from the National Science Foundation. These are feasibility research studies that are helping to drive our product development efforts.

Awards
Awards Granted to Avencia:

• 2007 ESRI Foundation Partner of the Year Award

• 2006 ESRI Business Partner of the Year Award

• HunchLab
  - National Science Foundation SBIR Phase I Grant
  - National Science Foundation SBIR Phase II Grant
  

• DecisionTree
  - US Department of Agriculture SBIR Phase I Grant
  

• Kaleidocade Indicators Framework
  - US Department of Education SBIR Phase I Grant
  

Awards Granted to Client Projects:

• PhillyHistory.org - Philadelphia Department of Records
  - Philadelphia Magazine - 2007 "Best of Philly" Award
  - Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) - 2007
     Exemplary System in Government/ Distinguished Single Process System
     Award
  - The Architect Institute of Architects (AIA) - 2008 Henry Magaziner, EFAIA
    Award for its significant contribution to the preservation of our built
    environment

• Unified Land Records System - Philadelphia, Mayor's Office of Info Services
  - Public Technology Institute - 2007-2008 Solutions Award/ Webservices
    category

To read more about our awards, click here.

News
Read some of what the press has written about us, our services and awards.


Though still relatively small, we have experienced steady growth - thanks largely to referrals from enthusiastic clients. Our staff is talented, creative, committed and brings a wide array of backgrounds and interests. From a GO master, a glass blower, a guitar maker, a French and a Japanese speaker, a juggler, a furniture painter, to an amateur photographer, our staff brings a multitude of world views, experiences and interests.View Software Developer, David Zwarg's recently filmed 'Tupperware Battle.'

Careers
There might be a future for you at Avencia. We'd like to hear from you.

For more info about Avencia and our hometown of Philadelphia, read the Careers page.