[Board] Proposal to start a "OSGeo Businesses" mail list

[Steven Feldman]

Thanks Dirk

Is that a closed or an open list? I think this needs to be a closed list to avoid it getting spammed or off topic but maybe others disagree
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Steven


> On 3 Sep 2018, at 15:34, Dirk Frigne <dirk.frigne at geosparc.com> wrote:
> 
> Steven,
> 
> FYI
> There is a OSGeo Industry list that could be used for this purpose.
> 
> Dirk.
> 
> On 03-09-18 13:15, Steven Feldman wrote:
>> Hi Board
>> 
>> At FOSS4G I had several conversations with some of you that lead to the idea to start an OSGeo Businesses list:
>> 
>> Maria Brovelli has identified two potential opportunities for our business members
>> The sponsor breakfast identified a desire on the part of sponsors to access Open Source Geo business opportunities
>> We have long discussed how we might present a more united presence in the market for geo products and services (OSGeo Europe is an initiative with similar objectives)
>> 
>> I propose that we create a list for the circulation of potential opportunities and for discussions on collaborations and joint initiatives amongst our sponsor and contributor companies:
>> There does not appear to be a list that covers this interest group
>> I expect this to be a fairly low traffic list but it would provide OSGeo with a means to communicate with commercial members and sponsors and provide some additional value to them
>> Based on advice from Jody and Jeff, I believe the list should be by invitation only and should/could be (at least initially moderated) - I’d welcome further thoughts on that
>> Suggested membership criteria - feedback welcome
>> Companies sponsoring OSGeo in the last year (should their be a minus level of sponsorship? National, regional or global?)
>> Companies designated as contributors by one of the OSGeo PSC’s (and identified on the web site?)
>> I hope that Jody can provide a list for the initial invitations to be sent
>> I am willing to act as the initial moderator/admin of the list and I will aim to recruit a second admin as soon as possible
>> 
>> Thoughts?
>> 
>> Asante
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>> Steven
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