Cmpass

The CMPASS Membership Team is launching a bimonthly lunch hour session just for our mappy community. Think of it as your space to connect, share, and grow together. To sweeten the deal, presenters will get a special swag item! 😉

Whether you want to:
📌 Show off a cool project
🎤 Practice a presentation
💡 Share tips & tricks
🧩 Crowdsource a solution to a tricky problem
..we're here for ALL of it!

📅 Monday, June 15th | 11:30a – 12:30p | Virtual
👉 Register here: https://buff.ly/joXxfRv

Can't make it this time?
Keep an eye out for upcoming invites for:
August 3rd
October 5th
December 7th

📢 Michigan GIS professionals:

Please take a few minutes to contact your Michigan State Senator and State House Representative in support of Senate Bill 999. Personal outreach from trusted professionals like you can make a meaningful difference in helping legislators understand the value and impact of this initiative.

SB 999 would establish a sustainable funding mechanism for statewide aerial imagery & LiDAR acquisition, reducing costs through statewide purchasing, minimizing administrative burden on local governments, and ensuring Michigan continues to have access to the high-quality imagery that supports public safety, infrastructure, economic development, property records, and countless private-sector applications.
A quick email or phone call can make a difference. Let your Senator & Representative know why current, accurate aerial imagery matters to your work, your community, and Michigan's future.

Sample language for reaching out to your Senator and Representative can be found here.
To find contact info for your legislators, please see https://buff.ly/oXgFbmD.

Additional information on the proposed legislation visit:
CMPASS.org/SB999

📢 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS CMPASS CONFERENCE 2026!

Have work you're proud of? We want to hear it! 🗺️✨

Share your work, inspire your peers, and make your mark on the geospatial community at the CMPASS 2026 Conference in Kalamazoo, MI on October 11-13.

The best part? Submitting is quick and easy!

🙌 Don't miss your chance to be part of an incredible lineup. Submit your abstract today!

👉 https://buff.ly/vctvpTs

🚨 SNAG YOUR SPONSORSHIP NOW! 🚨

The CMPASS 2026 Conference is heading to Kalamazoo, MI on October 11-13 and sponsorship opportunities are available RIGHT NOW! Whether you're looking to host the Monday Night Social 🥂, set up a vendor booth, or add your brand to the Brew Tour or Awards Ceremony, there's something for every budget.

🥇 Gold Exhibitor – $1,600
🥈 Silver Exhibitor – $1,300
🎉 Monday Night Social – $4,000
🤝 Welcome Reception – $3,500
🏆 Awards Ceremony – $2,000
➕ Add-Ons starting at $400

These won't last long, grab yours before they're gone!

👉 CMPASS.org/conf_sponsor
📧 [email protected]

Three cheers for warmer weather!🌞 Join us in a few week to soak it in with fellow GIS-ers 🎉

RSVPs encouraged: https://buff.ly/WFUrNJY

🏛 Capital Region: Art & Jake's Sports Bar
🍒 Northwest MI: Tank Space
🚗 Southeast MI: Beerhead Bar
🥣 Southwest MI: Bell's Eccentric Cafe
🏙️ Ann Arbor: Rappourt
🌲 Upper Peninsula: Ore Dock Brewing Co.
🪑 West MI: El Tapatio
🌼 Mid MI: Whichcraft Taproom

Put Your Brand Front & Center at the CMPASS 2026 Conference! 🌟

Showcase your company to the GIS community with Gold & Silver Booths, Exclusive Event Sponsorships, and Fun Add-Ons like the Golf Outing or Iron Cartographer Competition.

📅 Oct 11–13 | 📍 Kalamazoo, MI
🔗 Reserve your spot & see full details at cmpass.org/conf_sponsor

💡 Get your company in front of the GIS community with signage, recognition, and more.

📧 Questions? [email protected]