Geospatial Awareness and Advocacy

NSGIC promotes the coordinated, impactful, and cost-efficient application of GIS and other location-based information and analytics to best serve the nation.

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About the National States Geographic Information Council

NSGIC is the premier state-led forum for developing, exchanging and endorsing geospatial technology, policy, and best practices. We share solutions to offer benefits across the geospatial ecosystem. We facilitate connections between people and organizations across multiple sectors — and the data and systems they use — resulting in greater returns from the efficient use of geospatial technology.

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Why Join NSGIC? Community.

Community is by far the greatest benefit of becoming a NSGIC member. Our online community forums offer year-long opportunities for networking and peer-to-peer mentoring.

Why Join NSGIC? Leadership.

NSGIC members are invited to develop their leadership skills by serving on one of our committees, working groups, or on the board of directors. Members may also serve as a NSGIC representative to partner organizations. Leadership within the organization is encouraged and recognized each year at our Annual Conference Awards Ceremony and through featured digital content.

Why Join NSGIC? Advocacy.

NSGIC has been at the forefront of geospatial policy and resource development for more than 25 years, with advocacy work intended to help multiple levels of government implement the best possible policies. Members serve as the foundational force behind NSGIC’s national advocacy agenda.

Why Join NSGIC? Resources.

Members have access to a treasure trove of resources stored on the NSGIC website. Available resources include invitations to free webinars and access to recordings of past webinars, discussion forum archives, a member directory and library, job openings and funding opportunities.

As an advocate for GIS industry standardization and interoperability, NSGIC’s mission toward this goal is crucial in bringing together local, State, Federal and Private Sector interests to one table.

Richard Kelly

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NSGIC INITIATIVE

Geo-Enabled Elections

Integrating GIS in elections management ensures that voters are placed in the right voting district, receive the right ballot, and vote in the right electoral contests. It also saves time and work effort, facilitates audits, and makes redistricting easier. Fewer errors, easy visualization, and greater transparency increase voters’ confidence that their voices are being heard.

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NSGIC Business Partners

Through a year-long partnership commitment, geospatial organizations join NSGIC as partners. This unique business partnership model is designed to create a community for continuous collaboration and to benefit both business partners and states year-round.

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