Environmental Data Resources, Inc. Launches First Global Online Business Community for Environmental Professionals
Posted on: Tuesday, 22 April 2008, 09:00 CDT
MILFORD, Conn., April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR), the leading US provider of environmental risk information and solutions, today announced the public launch of commonground, the first online social network for business professionals concerned with property due diligence issues globally. Initially targeted to environmental professionals, the community will also include real estate inspectors, appraisers, lenders, attorneys and others.
Commonground (http://commonground.edrnet.com/) was developed by EDR as a social network for individuals to share ideas, debate industry topics, exchange information and connect with potential employers.
"As the leader in environmental risk information, we are at the center of a broad spectrum of professionals who, particularly in these times, can benefit from networking and sharing their ideas, expertise and questions," said Rob Barber, CEO of EDR. "We are excited to have developed this central location where up-to-the-minute discussions and information exchange can have a real and direct impact on the critical work these professionals are performing across the globe."
In developing commonground as a cost-free community for users, EDR teamed with industry experts to develop relevant and useful features including blogs, discussion forums, podcasts, and downloadable content. Immediately following its launch, over 800 professionals representing many of the world's top 100 environmental consulting and engineering firms joined the community as a way to stay current on business trends, regulations and best practices.
EDR also worked closely with Barry Libert, Chairman of Mzinga, a leader in building business social networks that leverage the power of online communities for clients including ABC, AOL Chevron Corporation, Mercer and Johnson & Johnson. Libert is co-author of "We Are Smarter Than Me" (Wharton School Publishing 2007).
"Commonground is a great example of the critical ways in which a community scattered across the globe can now gather in one spot to discuss - and solve - the most pressing issues facing its industry. EDR has seized upon what is the new platform for communicating and sharing information in the broadest sense and effectively applied it to a niche audience. The prospect of what EDR accomplished in creating this tool for so many individuals is exciting to us," Libert said.
Interviews and Images: Interviews regarding commonground can be arranged immediately An interactive program explaining commonground: commonground.edrnet.com/Portals/28/Editor%20Images/CommunityIntro.html Commonground can be accessed at: commonground.edrnet.com/ About EDR
Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR) is the leading national provider of environmental risk information services and related workflow applications in the United States. As the innovator of the most comprehensive database of environmental and historical land use information, the company provides reports, subscription services and other solutions to help its customers assess and manage environmental risk. EDR customers include commercial and residential real estate professionals, environmental consultants, lenders, corporations, attorneys and government agencies. Established in 1991, EDR is headquartered in Milford, Connecticut with regional offices located throughout the United States. EDR is wholly owned by DMG Information Inc., the business information division of Daily Mail and General Trust, plc (DMGT). For more information, visit http://www.edrnet.com/.
Media contact: Joe McGurk T 203.378.1152, ext. 121 M 203.683.8724 E jmcgurk@cjpcom.com
Environmental Data Resources, Inc.
CONTACT: Joe McGurk for Environmental Data Resources, Inc.,+1-203-378-1152, ext. 121, or mobile, +1-203-683-8724, jmcgurk@cjpcom.com
Web site: http://commonground.edrnet.com/http://www.edrnet.com/
Source: PRNewswire
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