GBA News

Read the latest GBA news here. GBA frequently offers new resources, issues new publications, and announces new events. Check back here often for the latest updates on these and more from GBA.

What are your Peers Reading? GBA’s Most Downloaded Resources in 2017 GBA provides hundreds of highly effective resources developed to satisfy the unique needs of geoprofessionals, giving members essential tools for achieving success. However, we a...

Jan 2, 2018

GBA’s Business Practice Committee has compiled information from several GBA Member Firms to develop a complete Ethics and Professional Conduct Training.  The materials have been developed for GBA member firms so that they can perform comprehensiv...

Dec 5, 2017

We have all seen the headlines and our attention on workplace harassment is elevated.  GBA Member-Firms have a unique opportunity to promote proven business practices to educate our employees about workplace harassment. GBA’s Business Practices C...

Dec 5, 2017

The next GBA TED Talk group will be discussing How Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon Sinek. Together we will learn, share, and grow. Please join us! Friday: December 1, 2017 Time: 2:00 PM Eastern, 1:00 PM Central, Noon Mountain, 11:00 AM Pacific...

Nov 21, 2017

    From the Archives – GBA 20 Years Ago As we start planning for the kick-off of GBA’s 50th anniversary in May 2019, we are dusting off files, opening storage boxes, and reviewing our archives.  One of the most interesting finds ...

Nov 20, 2017

GBA has teamed up with Champion System to create top of the line team athletic wear which is now available to all GBA members!  You can order from a catalog of biking and running apparel (i.e. shorts, tights, singlets, jerseys, vests, and jackets) ...

Nov 8, 2017

    CALL FOR ABSTRACTS “Optimizing Performance by Leading from the Heart”  2018 Spring Conference – April 5-7, 2018 Westin Chicago River North Hotel – Chicago, IL  GBA IS LOOKING FOR INSPIRING SPEAKERS!  Are you a dynamic, engag...

Oct 26, 2017

  President Charles “Charlie” Head, P.E., P.G. (Sandborn, Head & Associates) GBA Members, GBA is a great organization, with great people, and a great legacy. For the entirety of GBA’s almost 50-year history, it has thrived under the t...

Oct 19, 2017

GBA has a rich history of uniting to tackle tough problems, collaborating on common issues, and working together to elevate our profession. In a pilot program to promote growth and collaboration, interested GBA Members will independently watch the T...

Oct 5, 2017

Troutman Sanders has released the fourth edition of their popular eBook “Legal Guide to Doing Business in China.” The guide is an overview of the legal framework for making foreign investments in China and some of the complexities that may arise...

Sep 26, 2017