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After 50 years of serving Gainesville, Florida and the surrounding communities, the North-Central Florida Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals is formally ceasing operations. The chapter has been in continuous operation since its original charter in July 1971 as a chapter of the Data Processing Management Association. In support of its educational mission, the local chapter of AITP hosted monthly in-person presentations where discussions were led by local information technology speakers. The chapter ...

The current and former members of AITP-NCFL wish to express condolences to long-time member Marcia Greenberg following the loss of her husband, David. Marcia served on the Board of Directors for AITP for many years until she retired. Our thoughts are with her in this sad time ...

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