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Introducing Halle Maki-Waller - 2024 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Introducing Halle Maki-Waller - 2024 Damon Anderson Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Meet Halle Maki-Waller, one of the 2024 Damon Anderson Scholarship Recipients. Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Borlick
Date posted02/14/2025


SIG Spotlight: What's in a Special Interest Group for You?
SIG Spotlight: What's in a Special Interest Group for You?

Below are the Special Interest Groups that will be gathering at the 2025 Annual Conference. Municipal & Utilities (MUG) The MUG is looking forward to seeing you at the WLIA 2025 Annual Conference. Gather with Wisconsin's leading municipality and utility-focused mappers to brainstorm... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted02/14/2025


Platinum Spotlight #1 - Ayres
Platinum Spotlight #1 - Ayres

Puzzle it Together with Ayres at the 38th Annual Conference! Anticipation is building for the annual conference, and platinum sponsor Ayres is adding to the fun with another way to connect with your peers. Stop by the Ayres booth and help us to complete our 3rd annual custom puzzle made from... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted02/14/2025


Navigating Compliance - Wisconsin 2023 Act 235
Navigating Compliance - Wisconsin 2023 Act 235

The effective date (April 1, 2025) of 2023 WI Act 235 is coming up quickly. This new law requires shielding certain personal information (such as home addresses) from public view at the request of judicial officers and their families. According to Attolles Law/Wisconsin Counties Association,... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted02/13/2025


Featured Conference Tracks: It's Pro Time!
Featured Conference Tracks: It's Pro Time!

Are you a Pro at Pro? Even if you are, I there's always more to learn. Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Meinert
Date posted02/12/2025


Input Needed: NG911 Grant Guidance
Input Needed: NG911 Grant Guidance

The WLIA Technical Committee is looking for input on NG911 GIS Grant Guidance. Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Borlick
Date posted02/12/2025


Get Ready to Bid for a Cause!
Get Ready to Bid for a Cause!

The countdown is ON! In just "15" days, the silent auction for WLIA 2025 Annual Conference kicks off! 🎉 We’re raising funds for scholarships that help promote the development and use of integrated land information systems and professionals to make their mark. So, what can you bid on? Well,... Continue Reading

Postedby Mari Pietz
Date posted02/12/2025


Featured Conference Tracks: #4 - Utility and #18 Utility Data & Web Hosting
Featured Conference Tracks: #4 - Utility and #18 Utility Data & Web Hosting

We're highlighting Tracks for the upcoming Annual Conference to prepare you to See Things in a New Way. The full preliminary agenda is available here and Sched, our online scheduling system, is here. Use Sched to plan your days (& nights!) at the Conference! Are you looking for ways to... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted02/10/2025


Featured Conference Workshops #7 & #9; Plus Track #7: Collabs
Featured Conference Workshops #7 & #9; Plus Track #7: Collabs

We're highlighting Workshops and Tracks for the upcoming Annual Conference to prepare you to See Things in a New Way. The full preliminary agenda is available here and Sched, our online scheduling system, is here. Below are two great workshops running during the morning session on Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted02/7/2025


Featured Conference Workshops #2 & #8; Plus Track #15: Surveying
Featured Conference Workshops #2 & #8; Plus Track #15: Surveying

We're highlighting Workshops and Tracks for the upcoming Annual Conference to prepare you to See Things in a New Way. The full preliminary agenda is available here and Sched, our online scheduling system, is here. Workshop #2: Building Experience with Experience Builder. Featuring Jesse Papez... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted02/6/2025


TODAY is the LAST Day to Order 2025 Conference Apparel!
TODAY is the LAST Day to Order 2025 Conference Apparel!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER APPAREL!! The shirts and sweatshirts, pictured above, feature this year’s WLIA annual conference logo WON'T be available tomorrow! Go order yours NOW! Visit rumasports.itemorder.com and use the code WLIA2025 to explore the collection. There’s... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted02/5/2025


Keynote Speaker Alert: John Nelson!!
Keynote Speaker Alert: John Nelson!!

We've mentioned it before, but it's worth SHOUTING again! One of our wonderful Keynote Speakers for the upcoming 2025 WLIA Annual Conference is ... (insert short and sweet drumroll here) ... John Nelson, from ESRI & Michigan! You've seen him here; you can see him here and here. Now you... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted02/5/2025