User Groups for GIS

Author: Caitlin Dempsey • 11/28/10 • Categorized as Link Library

Web pages of GIS support groups. Find a local user group near you. These meetings are great ways to network and discuss GIS issues with others in the field. To add your local GIS user group, send an email to editor@gislounge.com.

California

SoCalGIS
GIS User Group for local government agencies in Southern California serving the Los Angeles and Orange County area.

Florida

Florida ESRI Users Group (FEUG)
The Florida ESRI Users Group (FEUG) was formed to promote understanding, exchange ideas, and help solve problems in the GIS community, specifically for ESRI software users. The group consists of nearly 600 members comprised of all levels of users and in all industries. Members of FEUG enjoy the opportunity to improve their GIS skills through networking, presentations, and roundtable discussion opportunities. Membership is free.

Kentucky

Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals
The Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals (KAMP) promotes networking with professionals involved in mapping and geospatial technologies and the opportunity for them to exchange ideas and experiences; address common problems and concerns; obtain advice; participate in specialized training and education; and gain recognition as qualified and competent mapping professionals.

Maine

Maine GIS User Group
Information on meetings, bylaws and newsletters for Maine.

New York

GISMO
GISMO is New York Metropolitan Area’s largest GIS users group, with over 400 members from city, state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations and the private sector. GISMO meetings are held every six weeks at the Fund for the City of New York, 121 Sixth Avenue, Sixth Floor.

New York City
New York City Arc user group. Support group for users of ESRI products.

Texas

South East Texas Arc User Group
The South East Texas Arc User Group serves GIS professionals throughout an area that includes Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Tyler, Liberty, and Chambers counties.