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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


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


Backyard BBQ - Bags Tournament
Backyard BBQ - Bags Tournament

Join us at the 2025 opening event “Backyard BBQ” from 6PM to 9PM on Wednesday evening. Let us magically travel to a backyard in the summer time! We are having a cornhole/bags tournament and the winning team members will each take home a set, with runner-ups also taking home prizes. ... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeremiah Erickson
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


Annual Conference Highlight: Essential Skills You Didn't Know You Needed
Annual Conference Highlight: Essential Skills You Didn't Know You Needed

Bring your notebooks, we’re talking about all things you didn’t know you needed to know about leadership, turning your vision into action, aligning resources, and more. Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Borlick
Date posted02/3/2025


Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes... to the Admin Manual
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes... to the Admin Manual

2025 changes to the WLIA Administration Manual include the formation of a Standing Committee on Finance, Delinquent Account Policy and changes to the names of the Spring and Fall Regional Meetings. Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Borlick
Date posted01/31/2025


Featured Conference Workshops: Parcel Fabric & Track 3: Imagery
Featured Conference Workshops: Parcel Fabric & Track 3: Imagery

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, will be up soon with the final agenda. Workshop #3: Performing "Cadastral Like" Parcel... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted01/29/2025


Volunteer Photographers Needed for Annual Conference
Volunteer Photographers Needed for Annual Conference

Are you attending the WLIA Annual Conference and have a knack for photography? We’re looking for one to two volunteer photographers to help capture the energy, engagement, and excitement of our event! This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills, contribute to WLIA, and help document... Continue Reading

Postedby Anna Peters
Date posted01/29/2025


Stop, Collaborate, & Listen to the Live Music WLIA has Lined Up!
Stop, Collaborate, & Listen to the Live Music WLIA has Lined Up!

Sorry for that reference that will never go away! With "Collaboration" being the theme of the Conference, I couldn't help myself! Now, get ready to rock the night away and get your groove on at the Gibson Community Music Hall with live tunes courtesy of WLIA! Join us for Rhythm & Brew on... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted01/28/2025