Following the Strategic Initiatives of the GIS Strategic Plan 2010-2015 and the guidance of the VGIN Advisory Board, VGIN is establishing two Strategic Planning workgroups.
Geospatial Clearinghouse
From the Strategic Plan: “Oversee the development of a Commonwealth-wide geospatial clearinghouse that connects all levels of government and other VGIN Stakeholders”.
Summary: The Virginia Geospatial Clearinghouse (VGC) will be a geospatial information gateway that provides access, either directly or through links, to geospatial data holdings in Virginia. Stakeholders include all levels of government, academia, non-profits and the private sector.
Date for Kick-off Meeting: August 18, 2-4 PM
Location: Chester (VITA Offices) Webinar will be provided
Meeting agenda and details will follow.
GIS Education
From the Strategic Plan: “Facilitate Geospatial Educational Opportunities”
Summary: The geospatial community in Virginia has identified a need for heightened coordination efforts in communicating the value and need for GIS, coordination of GIS as an educational curriculum, and the coordination of specialized GIS training for practitioners.
Date for Kick-off Meeting: September 21, 2-4 PM
Location: Chester (VITA Offices) Webinar will be provided
Meeting agenda and details will follow.
We are seeking motivated representatives from all Virginia GIS stakeholder groups who will proactively participate. If you are interested in participating, please send an email to vbmp@vita.virginia.gov indicating which workgroup you want to participate in.
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