Today (October 14th) is Geoprofessionals’ Day in Seattle

October 14, 2016 rockman Miscellaneous Comments Off on Today (October 14th) is Geoprofessionals’ Day in Seattle
Seattle Mayor names October 14 as Geoprofessional's Day

Seattle Mayor names October 14 as Geoprofessional's Day

In honor of the GBA holding their Fall Meeting in Seattle, the City’s mayor, Edward B. Murray, has named October 14th Geoprofessionals’ Day. Pretty cool! [Source: The Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA). Image: GBA]

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