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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Good morning everyone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As many of you know, for the last several years I have been conducting a survey to assess the acceptance of the various GIS certifications within our industry. The purpose is to determine the overall value of the certifications and help provide guidance on which if any someone should pursue. I generally report the results of the survey at the URISA GIS Pro conference as well as other conferences. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This year’s survey has been open for a while and over 500 people have taken part. The survey is still open, if you would like to participate. Just click on the link below:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/Al8W0tf3TXnBgUbG3">https://goo.gl/forms/Al8W0tf3TXnBgUbG3</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks to everyone that has taken the time to respond to the survey. 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