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Is it Summer Yet?! A Message from WLIA President, Kim Christman
Is it Summer Yet?! A Message from WLIA President, Kim Christman

I think the weather is finally ready to be called Summer. We just wrapped up the Spring Conference and now we are working on the next fun thing – Summer Virtual Workshops. Ok, pump the breaks….it might be time to chill for a bit. By the way, the Spring Conference this year was a... Continue Reading

Postedby Kimberly Christman
Date posted06/18/2025


2025 Virtual Workshops
2025 Virtual Workshops

Details on the 2025 WLIA Summer Virtual Workshops in August! Continue Reading

Postedby Nina Rihn
Date posted06/18/2025


2025 Fall Conference - Save the Date!
2025 Fall Conference - Save the Date!

Save The Date! This October (13-15th), WLIA is heading to Madison for the 2025 Fall Conference. Stay tuned to the Events Page as details will be posted as they become available. We hope to see you at the 2025 Fall Conference at The Park Hotel! Rooms are available - Book Now! Events Page Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted06/18/2025


2025 Spring Conference is in the Books!
2025 Spring Conference is in the Books!

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 WLIA Spring Conference! It was a great success and it wouldn’t have been possible without all of our attendees, speakers, and volunteers. We had a total of 109 attendees over the course of three days, with over 20 educational sessions. We had just... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted06/12/2025


Spring Conference: REGISTER TODAY!
Spring Conference: REGISTER TODAY!

The WLIA Spring Conference starts this week Wednesday, and runs through Friday, June 6. Today is your last chance to Register! View the PDF Agenda There will be over 20 educational tracks with great content that you can bring back to your organization. Click above to Register for this great... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted06/2/2025


Spring Conference - 1 Week Away!
Spring Conference - 1 Week Away!

The WLIA 2025 Spring Conference is in ONE WEEK! There is still time to join fellow members at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee June 4th-6th. There will be great presentations and fun networking opportunities! This year’s Spring Conference is joining up with the League of Municipalities to... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted05/28/2025


Spring Conference Session Spotlight: Configuring ESRI's Utility Network In-House
Spring Conference Session Spotlight: Configuring ESRI's Utility Network In-House

Kaukauna Utilities’ (KU) integration of the utility network management system has transformed how they model and manage their infrastructure. This presentation will explore the differences between implementing ESRI’s Utility Network model with the help of a third-party vendor versus... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted05/23/2025


Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship News!
Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship News!

Apply, Apply, or Get Students to Apply . . . for WLIA’s Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship! WLIA’s Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship, is still open for applications! Three $2,000 scholarships are available for all Land Information, Cartography, and Geographic Information Systems... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted05/22/2025


Spring Conference Session Spotlight: ArcGIS Enterprise Admin - Making Effective Use of ESRI Tools
Spring Conference Session Spotlight: ArcGIS Enterprise Admin - Making Effective Use of ESRI Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise comes with a range of tools—both officially supported and lesser known—that, when understood and applied effectively, offer powerful insights into the inner workings of your GIS environment. This session provides a high-level overview of these tools, emphasizing not... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted05/19/2025


Spring Conference Session Spotlight: Pitching a Budget the Right Way!
Spring Conference Session Spotlight: Pitching a Budget the Right Way!

Attend this No Holds Barred Presentation on Budget Proposal! Scott Botcher will discuss techniques to successfully pitch your municipal budget. Focus on community needs, transparent communication, alignment with strategic goals and objectives, while highlighting potential benefits and... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted05/16/2025


Spring Conference - 2 Weeks Away!
Spring Conference - 2 Weeks Away!

The WLIA Spring Conference is two weeks away! You still have time to register and get a hotel room under our block! We have over 20 educational tracks with some great content you can bring back to your organization. We are excited to highlight content from all 3 of our platinum sponsors, along... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted05/15/2025


Reminder Spring Conference & Hotel Timeline
Reminder Spring Conference & Hotel Timeline

June 4 - 6 is less than one month away! Those are the dates for the WLIA 2025 Spring Conference. If you're not registered yet, this is your friendly reminder to do so! The Ingleside Hotel Block for WLIA closes on Monday, May 12. This year’s Spring Conference is joining up with the... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted05/7/2025