LISTSERV

Join the GIS Colorado community e-mail list for peer conversation and a support network. This free service provides an avenue to ask questions, share resources, and engage with the GIS community within Colorado and beyond. Powered by Google Groups, conversations, suggestions, and solutions can be archived and searchable.

Join us at one of our free quarterly meetings and/or reduced cost trainings to promote geospatial professional development.  Submit an abstract and present at the next meeting. 

Whether you have been in the industry for years or are new to the discipline, these online and in person events are invaluable to getting to know GIS in Colorado. 

Support GISCO
  • Professional networking with peers
  • Annual scholarships for students
  • Keep the Listserv a free resource
  • Cost effective professional development workshops
  • GIS quarterly events and more

2024 Schedule

All dates and locations are considered tentative unless otherwise stated. We are always looking for new places to visit in the great state of Colorado! Help us by volunteering to be a Local Point of Contact, or email questions@giscolorado.org with new location and training ideas. 

GIS Colorado will be coming to your area: 

The latest news and announcements.

Elevations Geospatial Summit 2024May 8-10, 2024Platte Valley Community Center, 210 W. Elm Street, Saratoga, WY 82331Keynotes, workshops, and networking — all set in the beautiful backdrop of Saratoga. Register now and/or submit your abstract today! We warmly invite you to […]
Save the date! January 12, 2024 – Quarterly Meetup in Centennial, CO GIS Colorado meetups are open to the public and are a great opportunity to hear interesting geospatial topics from a wide range of GIS professionals across the state. […]
January 11, 2024 – Cenntennial, CO Presented by Dr. Diane FritzThe FOSS4G (free and open source software for geospatial) desktop GIS software QGIS is a highly capable platform supported by a strong global community of developers, geospatial analysts, and mapping […]
GIS Colorado provides geospatial professionals with a collaborative environment for the support and exchange of GIS information, resources, and technology. GIS experts and educators will keep their skills up-to-date by participating in training, educational events, and networking opportunities around the state of Colorado and beyond. Our user-based offerings and resources cover specific technologies professionals need to know in order to progress in their careers, including support of GISP certification.
Over 80% of funding is reinvested into the community as scholarships, low-cost training and free events. Become a member to invest in your own career as well as the up-and-coming GIS community of the future. Join today and make GIS Colorado your geospatial connection.

A few things we’re great at

We support GIS education and development in Colorado by offering and maintaining these great opportunities:

Resources

Scholarships

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Mapping Contest

You have questions. wE have answers.

Have a question? Contact:  questions@giscolorado.org. 
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I’m having trouble with the website. Who do I contact about it?

Please contact webmaster @giscolorado.org with any site related issues.  

I have a problem with my membership account. Can you help me?

We are happy to help troubleshoot any issue you see with your membership, including any erroneous charges, lost passwords or expired accounts. Please contact questions@giscolorado.org to get started. 

Can I promote my business on the Listserv?

The Listserv is intended as a peer-to-peer resource. No advertising is allowed unless approved by the GISCO Board. We do offer limited promotional opportunities as part of our sponsorship levels. 

I accidently signed up for a training and now I can’t make it. Can I cancel my reservation (and get a refund for my training)?

Full refunds will be automatically issued for any request to cancel if they are received 7 days or more in advance of the scheduled training date.

Refund requests received within 7 days of a scheduled training can be refunded if the seat is filled by another participant. If no other participant is identified and accepted, no refund will be issued.

Where is the agenda?

Agendas are updated as soon as possible, typically a week before a quarterly meetup and can be found here.  

GIS Colorado Board of 
Directors

Board members make it possible for GIS Colorado to continue to enrich professionals and so much more. 

Voting Board Members

2023 Officers
• Luke Kaim Thelen, Chair, (2023 to 2024 finishing N. Viau’s term)
• Peter Horgan, (2022 to 2025), Co Chair, Training Coordinator 
• Genie Hays, (2023 to 2026), Treasurer 
• Catherine Hoemke, (2023 to 2025) Secretary, Webmaster


• Blaine Horner (2022 to 2025, finishing D Barnett’s term)  
• Elizabeth Crawley (2021 to 2024, finishing for A. Riling’s term)
• Mark Bellncula, (2023 to 2024 finishing M. Crocker’s term), Mapping Contest Chair
• Bryan Frazier (2022 to 2025, finishing for S Von Flue’s term) 
• Open (2023 to 2026, finishing N. Pepper’s term) 

Committee Chairs 
Scholarship Committee – Brian Thompson, Chair

Elected board terms run from April to April. Self nominations take place in the fall (typically October to November), followed directly be elections in December. Training and onboarding are provided for new board members January through March.