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Land Records Leadership Series: Navigate Professional Conflict Without Boxing Gloves
Land Records Leadership Series: Navigate Professional Conflict Without Boxing Gloves

What workplace conflict do you want to resolve? Continue Reading

Postedby Adam Dorn
Date posted01/17/2025


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


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


2024 Status of Foundational Layers Report and Scorecard Published
2024 Status of Foundational Layers Report and Scorecard Published

Each year, the WLIA Technical Committee evaluates the status of mapping layers needed for critical business areas affecting Wisconsin. The goal of this evaluation is to communicate the status of these layers to stakeholders and advocate for their well-planned improvement. The Status of... Continue Reading

Postedby Jaime Martindale
Date posted01/15/2025


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


Get Your 2025 Annual Conference Apparel!
Get Your 2025 Annual Conference Apparel!

We’re thrilled to announce that shirts and sweatshirts featuring this year’s WLIA annual conference logo are now available for purchase! Visit rumasports.itemorder.com and use the code WLIA2025 to explore the collection. The deadline is Feb. 5th! Continue Reading

Postedby Emily Sudar
Date posted01/13/2025


Introducing Lauren Wunderlich - 2024 Damon Anderson Scholarship Recipient
Introducing Lauren Wunderlich - 2024 Damon Anderson Scholarship Recipient

Meet Lauren Wunderlich, one of the 2024 Damon Anderson Scholarship Recipients. Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Borlick
Date posted01/10/2025


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


Member Spotlight: Jay Riester
Member Spotlight: Jay Riester

Introducing Jay Riester, a seasoned geospatial professional who, as of next month, will be celebrating 18 years as a Senior GPS/GIS Application Specialist at Seiler Geospatial. Continue Reading

Postedby Emily Sudar
Date posted12/18/2024


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