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Opening Night in Appleton
Opening Night in Appleton

Get Ready to Get Social in Appleton! The Opening Wednesday evening, we will open the Annual with a Smashing Backyard BBQ, think "Summer Magic". Expect to be here from 6 to 9pm Imagine yourself at a magical backyard gathering with your friends. Food will be backyard grill themed including... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted01/16/2025


Are You Judging Me??? Please do...
Are You Judging Me??? Please do...

If you’re looking to do more than just attend the 2025 WLIA Annual Conference, but don’t know where to begin, this might just be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. The fabled Map Contest at the conference brings together selected members of our WLIA community to don... Continue Reading

Postedby Mike Seidel
Date posted01/16/2025


Preliminary Conference Program Now Available!
Preliminary Conference Program Now Available!

With annual conference planning in full swing we are excited to share that the preliminary conference program is now available! Check out the amazing workshops, keynote speakers, presentation lineup, and other great items that are in store for the 2025 WLIA Annual Conference next month in... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted01/13/2025


New Year, New Maps - Enter Your Work into the 2025 WLIA Map Contest!
New Year, New Maps - Enter Your Work into the 2025 WLIA Map Contest!

Happy New Year, Mappers! With the start of the new year comes the opportunity to reset, refresh, and refocus on our goals. Is there that one map technique you’ve always wanted to try? Maybe you have a map that’s been sitting far too long that you should finish? How about getting over... Continue Reading

Postedby Kristen Vincent
Date posted01/9/2025


Exciting Opportunity at the 2025 Annual Conference!
Exciting Opportunity at the 2025 Annual Conference!

WLIA is on the hunt for enthusiastic moderators for the 2025 Annual Conference, happening February 26–28th at the Hilton Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, WI! This is your chance to play an important role in our engaging sessions while networking with experts and attendees alike. Why Join Us... Continue Reading

Postedby Staci Hoffman
Date posted01/7/2025


A Holiday WLIA President's Message
A Holiday WLIA President's Message

Register for the Conference, Get ‘Yer Work Done, and Go Home!:A Holiday WLIA President’s Message Irvine Park Christmas Village, Chippewa Falls Register (Early) for the Conference: Now is a great time to Register for the 2025 WLIA Annual Conference before the calendar year draws... Continue Reading

Postedby Colter Sikora
Date posted12/18/2024


One Map to Rule Them All?
One Map to Rule Them All?

Making maps for a living is a dream come true, isn’t it? It’s almost like living in a fantasy…well, for some of us more than others probably, but if you’re like me making maps really brings out the kid if you. And speaking of kids, it’s time to announce the... Continue Reading

Postedby Mike Seidel
Date posted12/17/2024


2025 Annual Conference Registration is Open!
2025 Annual Conference Registration is Open!

Now that registration is open, we want you to join us February 26th - 28th in Appleton, Wisconsin for the 2025 WLIA Annual Conference! But first, a couple of registration reminders: Make sure you are signed in to WLIA.org and that your membership is up-to-date before registering to get the... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted12/5/2024


Annual Conference Content Deadline Extended Another Week
Annual Conference Content Deadline Extended Another Week

The Annual Conference content deadline has been extended through Friday, December 13th. We want to hear from you about your accomplishments, lessons learned, things that made you scratch your head, funny stories about a work project, etc. Collaborations is the theme but not the roadblock. If... Continue Reading

Postedby Nicole Barbiaux
Date posted12/5/2024


Annual Conference Content Deadline Extended
Annual Conference Content Deadline Extended

OK, we get it, you’re busy. The Annual Conference content deadline has been extended through Friday, December 6th. We want to hear from you about your accomplishments, lessons learned, things that made you scratch your head, funny stories about a work project, etc. Collaborations is the... Continue Reading

Postedby Kimberly Christman
Date posted11/26/2024


It's Absolutely Smashing: Registration for the 2025 WLIA Map Contest is Open!
It's Absolutely Smashing: Registration for the 2025 WLIA Map Contest is Open!

Can you believe it’s that time of year already? No, I’m not talking about the stuffing of large woodland fowl, or gifts exploding from the sack of a bearded man in a red suit; it’s time to decide whether that north arrow is truly necessary, refine your blend modes, and put the... Continue Reading

Postedby Mike Seidel
Date posted11/19/2024


Annual Conference Content Deadline
Annual Conference Content Deadline

Can you hear that? It’s the countdown ticking away for the 2025 WLIA annual conference! We want to hear from you about your accomplishments, lessons learned, things that made you scratch your head, funny stories about a work project, etc. This year we are trying to focus on Collaborations... Continue Reading

Postedby Kimberly Christman
Date posted11/18/2024