The CFGIS initiative seeks to increase coordination among users of geographic information systems in Central Florida.  Its two primary components are a regional users group and a data clearinghouse.  CFGIS efforts also include work on developing data guidelines that, if widely adopted, will make it easier to share data created by different organizations.

CFGIS focuses on regional coordination.  Local GIS users groups in the 10-county area provide another valuable resource for GIS practitioners.

The CFGIS initiative has a Steering Committee comprised of dedicated volunteers who represent a wide range of agencies and the private sector.  The initiative is staffed by the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council.

We hope that you will take advantage of the resources available through the initiative and join with other GIS users in the region to work together.

The Central Florida GIS Users Group and Data Clearinghouse will be an efficient, integrated, and comprehensive forum and system providing government agencies, businesses, and citizens with geographic information and tools to meet a wide variety of needs. It will be a long-lived asset that will improve government operations and service and it will grow and adapt to the region's changing needs.