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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


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


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


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


Awards Nominations Deadline Extension - Now Jan 3
Awards Nominations Deadline Extension - Now Jan 3

The Awards Nominations have been extended until Jan 3. Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Borlick
Date posted12/12/2024


Silent Auction - 2025 Annual Conference
Silent Auction - 2025 Annual Conference

Do you or your company have fun, creative, engaging items to donate to the Silent Auction? Each year the silent auction raises funds for the WLIA Foundation. These funds are used to sponsor scholarships for students pursuing degrees in geography, geospatial sciences, and GIS. This year, WLIA... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted12/11/2024


Land Records Leadership Series: Collaboration and Teamwork
Land Records Leadership Series: Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration and teamwork are essential in getting things done. Let’s learn from Brad Blumer, Eric Damkot, Jeremiah Erickson, Kelly Felton, Mike Koutnik, Jim Landwehr, and Jon Schwichtenberg concerning their experiences regarding collaboration and teamwork. Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Borlick
Date posted12/6/2024


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


Nominate 2025 Board of Directors & President-Elect!
Nominate 2025 Board of Directors & President-Elect!

The Wisconsin Land Information Association is a grassroots association. This means that we rely on our members to keep it going. We are quickly approaching the deadline (December 8th) for nomination submissions for the 2025 Board of Directors and President-Elect candidates. This is the perfect... Continue Reading

Postedby Sara Chiamulera
Date posted12/3/2024