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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p>The 2015 URISA GIS-Pro is almost here. URISA has teamed with the Northwest GIS User Group along with the Northern Rockies and Washington URISA chapters to bring this international GIS conference to Spokane, Washington October 18-22, 2015<span style='color:black'>. Over 400 people have registered from 37 states, 3 provinces and 8 countries to attend. Attendees represent all spectrums of GIS including federal, state, local, industry, and academic interests.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>One unique aspect of GIS Pro is the content and networking opportunities for those in management and supervisory positions. A large number of GIOs, Managers, Coordinators and Administrators attend and present at GIS Pro. They bring a whole level of understanding and learning on topics such a project management, strategic planning, enterprise implementation, managing people and more. If you are in a leadership role within your GIS this is a must attend conference. <br><br>Of course it is not all about management, there are many technical sessions which can help keep you up to date all the latest in technology. Want to learn about the latest in open source or Esri technology. You will find it at GIS Pro. Want to learn about recent developments in Lidar or drone technology. It will be there too. Looking for tips on deploying mobile solutions. GIS Pro will have information on that as well. Expand your technical skills and knowledge. In addition to the normal conference presentations, you also have the opportunity to attend several training classes and workshops. To find out more about these learning opportunities go to <a href="http://www.urisa.org/education-events/urisa-gis-pro-nwgis-2015-preconference-classes-workshops/">http://www.urisa.org/education-events/urisa-gis-pro-nwgis-2015-preconference-classes-workshops/</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Attending GIS Pro will also earn you education points for the GISP but that is not all. If you are a planner, GIS Pro has been approved for 52 AICP CM credits. It is also possible that other certifications and licenses may also accept attending GIS Pro as continuing education credits as well. Just check with your license board or certification organization. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>For vendors, there are still exhibit booth and sponsorship opportunities available starting at as low as $250. Taking part in GIS Pro as a sponsor or exhibitor is a great way to get the word out about your products and services. As mentioned above, attendees will be coming from all around the world. Many of the attendees are directly involved in the selection and procurement process for new products and services. What better way to connect with your market. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Register now to experience this great event. </span>Go to <a href="http://www.urisa.org/education-events/urisa-gis-pro-nwgis-2015-conference/">http://www.urisa.org/education-events/urisa-gis-pro-nwgis-2015-conference/</a> to register or just to find out more information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Tripp Corbin, MCP, CFM, GISP</span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>| Chief Executive Officer</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'><br></span><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F4E79'><a href="http://www.egisassociates.com/"><span style='color:#1F4E79'>eGIS Associates, Inc.</span></a></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><a href="mailto:tcorbin@egisassociates.com"><span style='color:blue'>tcorbin@egisassociates.com</span></a> | <a href="www.egisassociates.com"><span style='color:blue'>www.egisassociates.com</span></a> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>678-710-9710 ext 21 | 866-</span><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>304-3864 Fax</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Esri Certified Desktop Professional | Esri Certified Enterprise System Design Associate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Preorder my new book <a href="https://www.packtpub.com/application-development/learning-arcgis-pro"><span style='color:blue'>Learning ArcGIS Pro</span></a> now!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.packtpub.com/application-development/learning-arcgis-pro"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=161 height=198 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D0FF79.9BD270D0" alt="B04578_MockupCover_Normal_"></span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>