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Back In Person for the 2022 Transportation Improvement Conference
Back In Person for the 2022 Transportation Improvement Conference

Engineers from across Wisconsin got together for two days this week for the 2022 Transportation Improvement Conference. The 370 attendees was our largest number in a decade! Attendees had ample education and networking opportunities. A special thank you to all of our awesome speakers for... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted03/10/2022


Member News 3.7.22
Member News 3.7.22

Spann & Associates is pleased to announce that Dewayne Johnson has joined the firm. Read the full press release below: "On behalf of Spann & Associates, LLC I am pleased to make the exciting announcement that Mr. Dewayne J Johnson, PE has agreed to join our company! We are excited to have... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted03/7/2022


Understanding and Overcoming Unconscious Bias
Understanding and Overcoming Unconscious Bias

Session two of our diversity and inclusion series focused on the important topic of unconscious bias.Through her presentation that included lively discussions and breakout sessions, Deborah Biddle, of The People Company, provided attendees with a better understanding of bias and its... Continue Reading

Postedby Josh Borst
Date posted03/2/2022


February 2022 Conduit/WisPAC Update
February 2022 Conduit/WisPAC Update

2022 will be a major political year, both in Wisconsin and nationally. The entire Assembly, half the Senate and the Governor are up for election. We're focusing our energy on fundraising for engineering-friendly candidates. Check out all those who stepped up in 2021 below. Click this link to join... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/28/2022


ACEC WI Heads to the Capitol
ACEC WI Heads to the Capitol

ACEC WI members came to Madison this week for our annual Legislative Day. It's our best opportunity to meet legislators and advocate for engineering interests. On Tuesday, the Leadership Institute Class of 2022 gathered for their fifth session, Government Affairs 101. They learned about the... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/25/2022


Last Chance to Register for the 2022 Transportation Improvement Conference
Last Chance to Register for the 2022 Transportation Improvement Conference

Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 3 The 2022 Transportation Improvement Conference is a can't miss event. Attendees will hear from a wide variety of WisDOT and private sector speakers. The agenda has ample networking opportunities for folks to get back together after years of disruption.... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/24/2022


Congratulations to Our 2022 Engineering Excellence Awards Winners
Congratulations to Our 2022 Engineering Excellence Awards Winners

We’re proud to present the 2022 Engineering Excellence Award winners. This year we had 24 entries. These entries highlight how exceptional engineering designs significantly contribute to our quality of life.The award-winners are also highlighted on social media leading up to the Awards... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/21/2022


Celebrate Engineers Week
Celebrate Engineers Week

During Engineers Week, we celebrate Wisconsin’s hard-working engineers and acknowledge the many ways engineering impacts our daily life. Engineers take on complex problems and design effective solutions that improve our quality of life. And yes, it’s official. February 20-26, 2022, is... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted02/20/2022


Join Us for Our 2022 Awards Banquet
Join Us for Our 2022 Awards Banquet

Join us for a banquet to celebrate our 2022 award winners. We'll be honoring Chair's Award, Young Professional Award and Lifetime Achievement Award winners, Leadership Institute graduates and our Engineering Excellence Awards winners. We will be celebrating in style at the famous American Club... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/17/2022


Diversity & Inclusion - Preventing Workplace Microaggression
Diversity & Inclusion - Preventing Workplace Microaggression

Join our ongoing webinar series for a valuable session on preventing workplace microaggressions. Check out the session details below and click the button to reserve your spot for this important conversation: Unconsciously and unintentionally, comments from one employee may offend another employee... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/16/2022


Why Diversity and Inclusion Matters
Why Diversity and Inclusion Matters

Why do diversity and inclusion matter? That was the central question Deborah Biddle, of The People Company, answered for the participants in the first session in our diversity and inclusion series. According to Deborah, these issues are central to a company’s success. Gone are the days... Continue Reading

Postedby Wendy Culver
Date posted02/4/2022


Understanding Bias Virtual Training
Understanding Bias Virtual Training

Certified Diversity Professional and experienced business leader Deborah Biddle leads us through an important conversation about recognizing our biases. This module begins with discussions about culture and values and how they influence our biases. Participants will engage in lecture, discussions,... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted01/31/2022