Sponsors

WLIA could not put on the 2024 Annual Conference without our generous sponsors listed below. If you would like to be a sponsor for WLIA, please see the exhibitor prospectus and exhibitor registration.

With a team of approximately 400 innovative problem-solvers nationwide, we stand with integrity behind thousands of projects that strengthen communities and our country’s infrastructure, economy, and environment. Clients notice our project managers’ ability to translate and transform every detail into actionable, understandable, smoothly coordinated pieces of a successful project. Side-by-side with our client partners, our project managers serve as the confident, communicative navigators at the helm of each project. Their tools and expertise include civil and municipal engineering, transportation, structural design and inspection, river engineering and water resources, architecture, mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering, landscape architecture, environmental, geospatial, planning and development, and telecommunications and SUE.

GRAEF, a full-service engineering planning and design team, houses an exceptional GIS unit that embodies expertise across all facets of Geographic Information Systems. Proficient in data development, data conversions, mapping, needs assessments, implementation planning, systems design, and systems development, our GIS team operates seamlessly across desktop, mobile, and cloud environments. Notably, we have spearheaded the creation of InfiniteGIS, an innovative cloud-based asset management GIS system. Collaborating with a diverse spectrum of clients, including public entities such as communities, towns, counties, state agencies, and federal agencies, as well as private clients spanning commercial, industrial, and individual sectors, GRAEF is committed to assisting clients with GIS needs of any scale, complexity, and scope – from small-scale mapping projects to the development of intricate GIS systems.

Seiler is a family-owned business established in 1945.  We offer our clients the most advanced survey, mapping/GIS, GNSS, drone equipment, and software technology.  Seiler specializes in geospatial sales for many industry segments such as Gas and Electric Utilities, Telecommunications, Construction Management Inspection, Surveying, Engineering, and more.  We have dedicated staff and offices across the Midwest located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.  Our experienced staff are all industry professionals who help guide and educate our clients with a hands-on approach that fits their workflows.  Seiler is your authorized dealer for Trimble, Esri, ArcGIS, Appia, GeoBridge™ software connector, Autodesk, LaserTech, DJI, Bluebeam, and many others. Let us show you the value of working with Seiler by contacting us today.  Learn more at https://www.seilergeo.com or email giswisconsin@seilerinst.com.

NV5 is a global leader providing geospatial solutions, services, and software to solve mission critical challenges. From data acquisition to analytics to enterprise GIS solutions and software development, NV5 applies geospatial science to deliver end-to-end solutions and insights to mitigate risk, plan for growth, better manage resources, and advance scientific understanding.
We leverage the widest array of advanced remote sensing technologies and apply today's most sophisticated analytic AI frameworks, including proprietary deep learning, computer vision, and predictive analytic models tailored to our clients' needs. Through off the shelf and fully customized solutions, we empower our clients to enact meaningful change across enterprises,
communities, and the world.

Nearmap provides easy, instant access to high resolution aerial imagery, city-scale 3D content, AI data sets, and geospatial tools. Using its own patented camera systems and processing software, Nearmap captures wide-scale urban areas in the United States and Canada, several times each year, making current content instantly available in the cloud via web app or API integration. Every day, Nearmap helps thousands of users conduct virtual site visits for deep, data-driven insights—enabling informed decisions, streamlined operations and better financial performance. 

Avineon, Inc. was founded in the United States in 1992 on the principles of delivering high-quality solutions that rely on industry best practices and operational excellence. As a global provider of visualization services, we specialize in delivering value through digital modernization, engineering support, and spatial intelligence. We focus on the practical use of technology, applied with domain expertise.

With headquarters in McLean, Virginia, and offices throughout North America, Europe, India, and the Middle East, Avineon offers a global delivery model with regional support. Avineon has provided services to government clients on national, regional, and local levels for decades as well as to clients around the globe in multiple commercial sectors. 

As a trusted partner for over 300 customers, we continuously seek new and improved ways of meeting our clients’ needs. Our innovative approach makes us a leader in next generation operation and efficiency.

CDI is your leading Laserfiche services provider specializing in Records Management deployment, Project Management, and third-party integration. CDI has been a Laserfiche VAR for over 20 years and has completed the most challenging ECM projects throughout the USA, Canada, and internationally. You can find CDI’s solutions on the Laserfiche Marketplace, including the most popular integrations for ArcGIS, DocuSign, Salesforce, and Dynamics. CDI helps you Take Information Further.

Data-Axle is the largest compiler of geocoded business and residential characteristic data in North America.  Data elements include contact information, NAICS codes, square footage, sales and revenue size, credit score, employee size, Fleet/vehicle information and household makeup.  The physical address may be used for mailing notifications and outreach or to validate and enhance a public record.  Emergency management uses the data for pre-disaster planning and FEMA relief; Transportation use – planning and long-range efforts for economic outcome.  Economic Development use – Business growth locations and attracting new businesses and land development.  Utilities and public works –setting rates, identify growth opportunities, standardizing and cleaning addresses. 

DATAMARK Technologies provides a new era of 9-1-1 and redefines interoperability for the public safety industry. The company combines DATAMARK, Michael Baker’s public safety division known for best-in-class geographic information systems (GIS) data management and software solutions, with DDTI, a top-tier provider of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) location services. 

This strategic union heralds a new era of 9-1-1 and redefines geospatial data management for the public safety industry. DATAMARK Technologies offers a fully integrated solution that empowers public safety agencies to manage, maintain and leverage GIS data to the highest industry standards. The unified approach breaks down barriers of data silos to improve call routing accuracy, offer seamless discrepancy resolution and provide unwavering location fidelity for call takers with enhanced interoperability. 

Esri, the global market leader in geographic information systems (GIS), offers the most powerful mapping and spatial analytics  technology available. Since 1969, Esri has helped customers use  The Science of Where to unlock the full potential of data to improve  operational and business results. Today, Esri software is deployed in  more than 350,000 organizations including the world’s largest cities,  most national governments, 75% of the Fortune 500, and more than  7,000 colleges and universities. Esri engineers the most advanced  solutions for digital transformation, IoT, and location analytics to  create the maps that run the world. Visit us at esri.com/news.

At Mead & Hunt we provide our clients all the benefits of a national, full-service firm, while maintaining our local core team and extensive client knowledge. When managing the wealth of information related to systems and facilities, many organizations struggle with clunky documentation methods and scattered data. Mead & Hunt combines our team of municipal engineers and geographic information system (GIS) professionals with your local government personnel to identify your needs. We work hand-in-hand with you to develop creative off-the-shelf GIS technological solutions that help you lead successful initiatives. Skilled, diverse, and deeply experienced, we are driven by our clients' success, because we measure our success by theirs. We’re experts in planning, design, engineering, and architecture. Our portfolio of services includes municipal infrastructure improvements, GIS solutions, planning, stormwater management, mapping and surveying, historic preservation, water resources, and airport planning and engineering.

Pro-West’s mission is to make what you do better with location technology.

We empower Wisconsin local governments with geospatial data, solutions and systems that deliver location transformation. Pro-West has been serving counties and cities in Wisconsin with award-winning GIS support for over 35 years and holds Esri specialties for State & Local Government and Parcel Management.

• NG911 data analysis and clean-up

• Parcel Fabric implementation and training

• Local government GIS packages

• Parcel maintenance packages

• Enterprise GIS implementation and support

• On-demand legal description training

• Esri solution configuration

• Geospatial data development and conversion

www.prowestgis.com

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. (R/M) is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm with more than 75 years of service to local communities and organizations. Our engineers, environmental scientists, agricultural experts, and technology consultants empower our clients to thrive by solving infrastructure challenges. 

R/M develops and supports GIS-driven solutions that eliminate the need to purchase expensive hardware, costly software, or hire GIS experts. Our in-house developers and expert engineers develop solutions based on feedback from clients and a deep understanding of what is most important to communities like yours. 

As your total solution partner, you can also leverage our professional survey teams to collect data, our partnerships for document scanning and pipe televising, or our team of GIS analysts to give your data some polish.

Schneider Geospatial revolutionizes how local governments harness location-based data. With its robust platform, it empowers local governments to transform citizen experiences by making insightful, data-driven decisions. This results in enhanced urban planning, resource management, and community engagement. Local governments can now proactively address the needs of their communities, improve responsiveness, and foster transparency. By unlocking the potential of geospatial data, Schneider Geospatial is at the forefront of helping public services evolve into more efficient, citizen-centric operations, ultimately leading to the betterment of everyday life for the people they serve.

For decades TriMin has provided software designed to meet the specialized needs of the County Register of Deeds.  Our full suite of applications allows you to configure your preferences, customer-facing messaging, as well as public printing/searching fees (you keep 100%).  We include property alert notifications (Land Notification), ability to conform to legislation such as Safe at Home and Daniel’s Law, as well as available APIs and integrations to other departments and software.  These include integrations to Tax and GIS (T-Tech, GCS/Catalyst, mapping, linking to LandShark documents and back), WI DOR, and more.  Most recently we redesigned the user interface for our public facing application - LandShark.

TriMin puts you in the driver’s seat; allowing you to choose fee schedules, play a role in the support of your software and applications when it comes to constituents, and ultimately make decisions that impact your day-to-day work.  Customers rave about our helpful support team, customer service and configurable options.

Cedar Corporation is a Community Infrastructure, Architectural and Environmental Services firm with office locations across Wisconsin. We attribute our success in achieving our clients’ goals to our dedication to providing outstanding service and fostering lasting relationships in our communities. Whether working with municipal governments, industries, public utilities, or other public and private entities, Cedar can assemble a team of highly trained experts to accomplish the demands of most any project. By integrating our wide range of professional skills into project teams, we support clients of varying needs. Cedar’s innovate GIS-based solutions provide effective products and community solutions along with data analysis to inform community planning and infrastructure management decisions. Our solutions provide
opportunities to link in field data to online GIS management systems.

MasterGraphics, Inc has provided innovative print technology to the engineering and design community for over 70 years in the central Midwest. Our mission is to provide the most advanced technology to our clients to ensure they have best-in-class processes for leveraging both 2D and 3D printing. Improving our clients’ efficiency, competitive advantage, time to market, and innovation by offering state of the art solutions from valued partners is our pledge.

Pro-West & Associates, mentioned above, is also a Break Sponsor!

The leading provider of advanced software solutions for government and constituents across North America. Catalis is the transformational SaaS and integrated payments partner powering all levels and sizes of government – municipalities, counties, states, and federal agencies – with thousands of clients in all 50 states and Canada.

We deliver fully integrated solutions to government agencies that streamline workflows, save time, and improve public engagement. With our industry-specific support, we help agencies remain at the forefront of technology in government.

Tax  - Comprehensive cloud-based Tax & Treasury software solutions.

Public Works & Engagement - Market-leading SaaS solutions dedicated to promoting and enhancing communication by bridging the gap between local government organizations and their communities.

Payments -  Integrated payment services that include comprehensive payment options and contactless solutions to exceed constituent expectations and improve cash flow.

For nearly 30 years, GeoComm has been the trusted leader in public safety, delivering advanced location intelligence to help protect over 100 million people nationwide.  Our GIS based solutions empower 9-1-1 and emergency response teams with accurate, real-time location data ensuring the right information is delivered to the right people at the right time. From local to statewide and military agencies GeoComm is the trusted source for enhancing public safety. Learn more at www.geocomm.com.

UW–Madison GIS Professional Programs proudly offers flexible learning options that combine best-in-class, world-renowned curriculum with a steady focus on the newest technology in the field.

We provide four GIS pathways: two online capstone certificates, an online master’s that emphasizes GIS development, and an accelerated/non-thesis in-person master’s. Whether you’re looking to start a career in GIS or aiming to take your skills to the next level, there’s a place for you in our program.  

Over 200 students have graduated from our program since its launch in 2016, and our alumni network forms the core of our lifelong learning community. Interested in joining the fun? Take a look at our programs and chart your course in GIS!

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc., mentioned above, is also a Map Gallery Sponsor!

Eagleview is an industry-leading technology company that produces high-resolution aerial imagery and data. The imagery is captured with patented camera systems attached to fixed-wing aircraft resulting in more detail than satellite imagery and greater coverage than drone imagery. EagleView provides both orthogonal (top-down, 90-degree angle) and oblique (bird’s eye, 40–50-degree angle) imagery, providing multiple views of a location, including the ability to rotate 360 degrees around buildings and structures. The imagery is imbued with data and insights, meaning everything visible in the imagery can be analyzed, measured, and used to inform decisions. When imagery is captured over time with regularly scheduled flights, an imagery library can be developed to help government departments (i.e., assessment, GIS, public safety, public works) compare current and historical imagery to track change throughout their jurisdictions. 

Transcendent Technologies is a provider of solutions and services for state, county, and local government entities. Our software packages include applications that support parcel management, property taxation, tax payment, general receipting, permitting activities and land conservation. Each software package is designed to integrate seamlessly with other government systems including tract indexes, document imaging, geographic information, and financial systems. This design greatly enhances the land management process, improving efficiency and reducing errors. 

ITpipes turns your pipe inspections into mapped, actionable intelligence! ITpipes provides you with planning, prioritizing, field collection, and data management tools in a fully integrated Esri Solution. The streamlined data management and powerful reporting features with dynamic mapping take your agency’s pipe inspection program from proactive to predictive. Our interoperable Esri applications provide you with inspection information when and where you need it. 

Panda Consulting is a professional services firm specializing in complete consulting services to help you understand the maintenance and integration of GIS data within Local Government agencies. We provide full consulting, design, and data conversion services for all GIS data structures, complete training services, and maintenance services. Our solutions are not only comprehensive but also cost-effective, offering you ways to maintain your data in the short or long term without breaking the bank.

Panda Consulting (Panda) is a sole proprietorship owned and operated by Frank J. Conkling and his wife, Sue R. Conkling, located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. It was created in 1998 to provide its clients with new and creative ways to apply GIS technology, empowering organizations and their individuals.

In addition to being a 25-year Esri Silver Business Partner, Panda Consulting is the first Esri Business partner in the nation to receive the Parcel Management Specialty Designation and has been awarded the Esri Release Ready Specialty, the State and Local Government Specialty Designations, recognizing their expertise in leveraging ArcGIS Parcel Fabric to map land rights, restrictions, and responsibilities. You have expertise in property recording and registration workflows, computer-assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) systems integration, and delivering solutions and services to implement ArcGIS Parcel Fabric for managing, editing, and sharing property and parcel information.

Nearmap, mentioned above, is also a Wi-if Sponsor!

GeoComm, mentioned above, is also a Wi-Fi Sponsor!

We also thank Esri for WLIA's ArcGIS Online organizational account.