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Leadership Institute Class of 2019 Discovers What it Takes to Win Work
Leadership Institute Class of 2019 Discovers What it Takes to Win Work

The Leadership Institute Class of 2019 met November 7-8 for its second session focused on business development and marketing. Presenter Barbara Shuck, FSMPS, CPSM, highlighted current industry practices, presented research on what clients want and provided coaching on written proposals and... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted11/9/2018


Member News 11/7
Member News 11/7

Mead & Hunt is pleased to announce that Greg Marconnet and Jeff Mason, PE were promoted to Group Leaders. Read the full press release below: 'Greg Marconnet and Jeff Mason, PE, were promoted to Group Leaders on October 1st. These corporate vice president roles will lead the marketing, sales... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/7/2018


Post Election Advocacy Update
Post Election Advocacy Update

Governor Walker Denied Third Term, Republicans Maintain Control of Legislature State Superintendent Tony Evers scored a major victory over Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday, ending Republicans trifecta control over the state since 2011. Democrats were helped by large... Continue Reading

Postedby Chris Klein
Date posted11/7/2018


Save the Date for 2019 TIC
Save the Date for 2019 TIC

What: 2019 Transportation Improvement Conference Where: Glacier Canyon Lodge, Wisconsin Dells When: March 5-6 It is already time to start thinking about the 2019 Transportation Improvement Conference. The planning committee has been meeting since September to create an exciting agenda for this... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted11/5/2018


October Conduit/WisPAC Update
October Conduit/WisPAC Update

Thanks to our hardworking volunteers and contributors, ACEC WI was able to give more than $58,000 to candidates that support engineering in Wisconsin. While the fundraising portion of the political season is over, the most important part is next: voting. All members are strongly encouraged to vote... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/29/2018


Another Civil 3D Workshop Success
Another Civil 3D Workshop Success

The 2018 Civil 3D Workshop was held October 22-23. Almost 300 attendees heard from Civil 3D power users on how to improve their every-day work and how to save time too. WisDOT provided helpful guidance and ACEC WI affiliate members hosted a great prize raffle at the end of the event. There was... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/25/2018


Board of Directors Meets with Tony Evers
Board of Directors Meets with Tony Evers

Gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers sat down with the ACEC WI Board of Directors today to learn more about the engineering industry in Wisconsin and to talk about Wisconsin’s growing infrastructure needs. Board members asked him questions about his thoughts on addressing those needs and... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/16/2018


Erb Park & Swimming Pool – Revitalizing a Beloved Community “Bird Bath”
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Erb Park & Swimming Pool – Revitalizing a Beloved Community “Bird Bath”

The City of Appleton, Wisconsin, has long been considered the heart of the Fox River valley, with beloved Erb Park being its cultural pulse for nearly a century. Purchased in 1923, the park acquired its first public pool in 1940—affectionately known as the “bird bath” due to its... Continue Reading

Postedby Raine Gardner
Date posted10/16/2018


Inaugural Leadership Institute Roundtable a Success
Inaugural Leadership Institute Roundtable a Success

Leadership Institute program graduates met in Waukesha for our first roundtable event on October 11. The session kicked off with an advocacy and election outlook update from ACEC WI President Chris Klein. Joined by former class advisors, the group discussed a variety of issues impacting the... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted10/12/2018


November Transportation Quarterly Meeting
November Transportation Quarterly Meeting

Registration is ongoing for the November Transportation Quarterly Meeting. This members-only event is an exclusive opportunity to network and speak with WisDOT and transportation professionals in a small-group atmosphere. Hear about upcoming changes and transportation initiatives at both ACEC WI... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/10/2018


Task Force Provides Strategic Plan Recommendations
Task Force Provides Strategic Plan Recommendations

The summer 2018 membership survey and feedback from the Board and Committees revealed the current strategic plan was solid but could benefit from a review and refresh. To accomplish this task, A group of volunteers representing the Board of Directors, committees and the general membership met in... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted10/8/2018


Member News 10/1
Member News 10/1

'GRAEF is pleased to announce the acquisition of Waukesha-based Czarnecki Engineering. Read the full press release below: GRAEF-USA Inc., a full-service engineering, planning and design firm headquartered in Milwaukee today announced the acquisition of Waukesha-based Czarnecki Engineering, Inc.... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted10/1/2018