The MidAmerica GIS Consortium, also known as MAGIC, came together 20 years ago through a partnership among GIS professionals to present educational opportunities that would encourage best practices in geospatial data development, applications and promote the motto: "build once and share often". In the beginning, the organization grew from an effort spearheaded by Dr. Jim Merchant of the University of Kansas (Dr. Merchant is now at UNL/CALMIT) to host the first MAGIC Symposium in Overland Park, Kansas in 1988. With a zero budget, the group partnered with the Continuing Education division of the University, who fronted the conference costs. Later, when the conference expenses were counted and offset by registration, a $12,000 loss was covered from grant monies Dr. Merchant was able to make available. Today, MAGIC is a viable and healthy organization with enough cash reserves and liquid assets to obligate tens of thousands of dollars up front in order to secure conference facilities, provide varied workshop and educational sessions, and support member states with speakers and modest grants.

Contact Information

Website: http://www.magicgis.org
Address: Kansas City, MO

Press Releases

March 13th, 2012 - Register for MAGIC 2012 Before March 16th to Avoid the Late Fee!

February 28th, 2012 - MAGIC 2012 Program Overview Now Online

February 22nd, 2012 - MidAmerica Symposium 2012 Exhibitors and Sponsors

February 7th, 2012 - MAGIC Symposium Keynotes Certain to Inspire

February 3rd, 2012 - MAGIC 2012 Short Courses - Sign Up Today!

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