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2024 Annual Report Now Available!
2024 Annual Report Now Available!

Hello WLIA Members, As we approach the upcoming 38th Annual Conference, we are pleased to announce that the 2024 Annual Report is now available. We'll share in-depth updates on the association and hear from each committee during our annual town hall meeting in Appleton this week! 2024 Annual... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted02/25/2025


The future of GIS and cartography is bright
The future of GIS and cartography is bright

Help the WLIA Foundation fund student scholarships through the Silent Auction and 50/50 raffle. Continue Reading

Postedby Shelley Witte
Date posted02/19/2025


Calling All Map Makers—From Novices to Navigators!
Calling All Map Makers—From Novices to Navigators!

The Annual WLIA Map Contest deadlines start TODAY! Consider this your friendly reminder to get your submissions in—especially for the Youth Map Contest, now in its second year. Continue Reading

Postedby Emily Sudar
Date posted02/19/2025


Member Spotlight: Jason Fetch
Member Spotlight: Jason Fetch

It's my pleasure to introduce Jason Fetch, a familiar face to many as a Senior Account Manager at Esri who supports many of the larger communities across our state. Continue Reading

Postedby Emily Sudar
Date posted02/19/2025


Platinum Spotlight #3 - Seiler Geospatial
Platinum Spotlight #3 - Seiler Geospatial

Stop by our Seiler Geospatial booth and ask us about using ArcGIS Field Maps and High Accuracy Trimble GNSS per your field data collection needs. Also ask us about the new line of drones that we carry at our Seiler GeoDrones booth. Did you know that Seiler Geospatial and Seiler Design Solutions... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted02/18/2025


Featured Conference Track: Career Connections
Featured Conference Track: Career Connections

Career Connections (Track #13) on Thursday Afternoon. Don't Forget Your Resumes! Join us once again for Career Connections at the 2025 WLIA Annual Conference (Thursday afternoon, Track #13)! Career Connections has become an annual event at the conference geared towards students, but open to all.... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted02/17/2025


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


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


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