February 2, 2010 (Des Plaines, IL) – URISA is pleased to announce the only 2010 dates for the URISA Leadership Academy (ULA), where GIS Leaders Teach GIS Leadership. The ULA will be presented in Baltimore, Maryland, June 14-18, 2010.

Attend the URISA Leadership Academy for specific and important training on GIS leadership. The entire faculty of the ULA is comprised of Certified GIS Professionals (GISPs) with proven experience leading both public and private sector organizations of all types and sizes. Learn from their experiences and from those of your fellow attendees in the ULA’s interactive classroom setting.

• “I’ve been working in the GIS field for 15 years and this was, by far, the most valuable and comprehensive training I have received. No matter how much you think you know about GIS management, you will learn more than you ever thought possible.” - Scott A Weisman, GISP, GIS Technical Services Manager, Tallahassee Leon County (FL) GIS – ULA Graduate, December 2009

• “I felt that the ULA truly authenticated the change in mentality from being a general worker to a true geospatial professional, or leader. It really boosted a change in attitude for me.” – Craig Barraclough, GISP, GIS Director, Park County (CO) GIS – ULA Graduate, June 2008

Make plans to attend the ULA today. Participation is limited due to the classroom format of the event. For details on the ULA program, registration and travel, visit www.urisa.org/ula

Wendy Nelson

Executive Director – URISA

wnelson@urisa.org

847-824-6300

Mark Your Calendar:

GIS/CAMA Technologies Conference – March 8-11, 2010 – Little Rock, AR

URISA Leadership Academy – June 14-18, 2010 – Baltimore, MD

URISA/NENA Addressing Conference – August 16-18, 2010 – Charlotte, NC

GIS-Pro 2010: URISA’s 48th Annual Conference for GIS Professionals – September 28-October 1, 2010 – Orlando, FL