NOTICE TO MEMBERS

Take Notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the "Association") will take place  on the

29th of April 2025 at the hour of 8:10a.m. 

to be held at Burlington, ON

for the purpose of approving the financial statements of the Corporation, to elect directors for the ensuing year, to appoint auditors for the Corporation for the ensuing year, approving all Acts of the Board and of the Officers and to deal with such other matters as may be properly presented at the meeting. 

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2025 BeSpatial Ontario Membership Survey

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As a trusted provider of Master Data Management (MDM) solutions and services to government, utilities, and commercial enterprises, Teranet enables customers to improve their decision-making processes by providing reliable property information, location intelligence capabilities, and a world-class customer experience. Teranet clients can access the most authoritative and dependable source of parcel mapping, ownership and easement data, and registered plan images. Our systems provide on-demand and direct access to reputable, adaptable, and trustworthy land registry and land related data via a user-friendly customer interface. Our core purpose is to be the most authoritative and reliable provider of spatial mapping services and land registry data to our customers.

Environics Analytics (EA) is the premier marketing and analytical services company in Canada, helping thousands of customers across every industry sector turn data and analytics into strategy, insights, and results. Established in 2003, we specialize in using best-in-class data, analytics expertise, and purpose-built software to address key challenges in areas such as consumer profiling and segmentation, multichannel media planning and execution, trade area analysis, merchandising strategies and site location decision-making. Our ENVISION platform provides quick and easy access to our comprehensive and privacy-compliant databases—including the latest mobile movement data. Environics Analytics is a Bell Canada company.

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First Base Solutions (FBS) delivers high quality geospatial data and custom mapping solutions to organizations across North America. Visualizing complex information using Orthoimagery, Earth Observation and Spatial data enables organizations to save time and money, by efficiently managing projects, offering superior service and outdoing the competition with improved day-to-day decision making. FBS caters to organizations with diverse mapping needs, technical expertise and budgets.

We are thrilled to announce an update to BeSpatial’s membership structure and fees, effective for the 2025 membership term. This is our first adjustment in over five years, reflecting the enhancements we’ve made to benefit our members:

• Increased webinars and virtual offerings
• Added a Young Professionals Network initiative with a mentorship program
• Increased the number of awards and recognition offered to members
• Boosted e-blast content to include partner organization news, events, networking and Pathfinders podcast episodes
• Expanded our presence in Northern Ontario with events in Sudbury and Thunder Bay
• Commitment to hosting in-person events in Ontario in 2025 and supporting industries that utilize geospatial data for strategic decision-making.

These changes support our mission to empower members with enhanced location-based insights and geospatial decision-making, fostering a geo-enabled community that drives innovation.

For information on our membership types see our membership benefits page

Please contact Members Services for any questions

Dear BeSpatial Ontario Members and Sponsors,

As we approach the end of another remarkable year, we take this opportunity to reflect on our collective achievements and extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Your dedication and passion for the geospatial community continues to be the cornerstone of our success.

Reflecting on 2024: This year has been filled with significant milestones and collaborative efforts that have propelled our organization forward. From our highly successful annual conference, which saw record attendance and engagement, to the numerous workshops and webinars that provided invaluable learning opportunities, we have continued to foster a vibrant and innovative geospatial community. In 2024: our Meta post reach increased by 156%, our content interactions increased by 2,500%, and our LinkedIn account have over 71,000 organic impressions. We also began a BeTransformed journey - an opportunity for our association to bring more value to our members, sponsors, and to all who work with data and are a part of the geospatial community, regardless of job title.

Our members are at the forefront of groundbreaking projects, and are leveraging geospatial technologies to address real-world challenges and drive positive change. The spirit of collaboration and knowledge-sharing within our community is truly inspiring.

For myself, as well as the BeSpatial Management Team, 2024 represented the fulfillment of our commitment to return to in-person events. We successfully hosted six in-person events throughout the year in various locations, including Seneca College, Thunder Bay, Kingston, Sudbury (twice!), and Cambridge. The positive turnout and support from attendees, speakers, panelists, and sponsors were truly heartening.

We also saw changes in our Board throughout the year. A sincere and heartfelt thank you to Susan Muleme-Kasumba, Jeff Norris, Melanie Wawryk, Jenn Gross, Jax Vollmer, and Jackie Smith for their service and support. We are thrilled to welcome new team members Clifford Rutledge, Kelly Seguin, Paul Giroux, Jeff Lamb, Alexandra Turner, and Lisa Pienta, along with over 30 new volunteers who have joined us on our transformative journey. Please consider filling out our volunteer form!

Looking Ahead: As we look to the future, we remain committed to supporting our members through continued professional development, networking opportunities, and collaboration with those associated with the geospatial profession. We are excited about the initiatives planned for the coming year and look forward to your active participation and contribution.

In 2025, we will continue to build a self-supporting community that helps each other solve business problems, provides relevant data and technology content with in-person training and vertical-themed events, and we will proactively demonstrate to employers and community leaders that geospatial is a critical component in decision-making and business success. Please keep an eye on our website https://www.bespatialontario.ca/Events, and in these newsletters for more details. Additional in person event opportunities will be released frequently!

Our AGM will be held on April 29th, 2025, at the Holiday Inn in Burlington, with the theme "BeInspired." This theme emphasizes the importance of inspiration in achieving success and empowering transformational growth within our community. Registration is now open, and we look forward to seeing many of you in person!

We are also pleased to announce the renewal of our partnership with Pathfinder Exploration Community, sponsoring another year of engaging Pathfinder’s podcasts. This collaboration brings our members 10 episodes packed with expert insights, fostering professional development and innovation in the geospatial sector.

Thank you: I would like to take the opportunity to thank our amazing community of members, volunteers, and sponsors for your continued support. I would also take a moment to offer my humble appreciation to everyone on the Management Team and associated committees that donate their time and work tirelessly to keep you informed, enlightened, and coming back for more. 

Holiday Wishes: During this festive season, we wish you and your loved ones joy, peace, and prosperity. May your holidays be filled with warmth and happiness, and may the new year bring you continued success and fulfillment.

Thank you for being an integral part of BeSpatial Ontario.  We are excited to achieve even more together in 2025.

Warmest regards,

Wendy Baldin
President, Director