CGIA is a non-profit, statewide association formed in 1994 to facilitate coordination, collaboration and advocacy for California’s Geographic Information System (GIS) community. CGIA promotes the creation and maintenance of the best practices in the governance and application of geographic information within the state of California that can become a model for the nation.
Stay informed in 2011-2012 with a membership to California’s premier association for GIS coordination, collaboration, and advocacy.
Membership Options:
- Regular – $50
- Student – $25
- NonProfit/Education – $250
- Sustaining – $500
We encourage you to join today and support CGIA.
Benefits of Membership:
- Participation in the shaping of GIS Industry Standards, Best Practices and Legislation affecting California and the nation
- Website & Monthly e-Newsletter
- Grant Project Partnerships & Collaboration
- Statewide Job Board
- Social Events & Networking Opportunities
- Education/ Information Sharing at Workshops, Conferences & Forums
- Online Learning Resources & Training Opportunities
- Awards Program
- Statewide Events Calendar
- Sustaining and Nonprofit/ Education members may post GIS industry jobs online
- Facilitating Coordination, Collaboration &
- Advocacy for California’s GIS Community
Coordination:
- CGIA represents the geographic distribution and cross-section of California including: city, county, regional, state and federal governments, public utilities, education groups, private business, professional societies and non-profits.
- CGIA works as the “leader of the leaders” in partnership with other organizations to create a unified voice on policy and legislation.
- CGIA facilitates the development of education session topics to “ensure the accuracy and quality of geographic information to support resolving important, relevant public policy issues.”
- CGIA provides a statewide forum to support California’s engagement with local governments.
Collaboration:
- CGIA membership offers opportunities to work with other organizations and businesses.
- CGIA promotes the use of consistent standards for ensuring the accuracy and quality of geographic information.
- CGIA promotes the development and sharing of data.
- CGIA promotes the development of industry “best practices.”
- CGIA membership provides the financial foundation to apply for, accept and implement grants.
- CGIA, in concert with the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC), works to promote National Geospatial Initiatives.
Advocacy:
- CGIA promotes increased public awareness of the use of GIS in everyday life.
- CGIA works towards the implementation of strategic initiatives designed to encourage greater use of GIS for improving public service delivery.
- CGIA advocates for the geospatial community on policy and legislative matters concerning the development of California Spatial Data Infrastructure for promoting the public interest.
- CGIA champions GIS to the executive and legislative branches of state, regional, county and local government.