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Special Event
Jan. 13 sessions being held for companies interested in European exporting
NEW NORTH, INC.
NEW NORTH – Companies interested in growing their presence in Europe through exporting are encouraged to attend one of two informational sessions – Grow in Europe through Exporting – being held in the New North region on Jan. 13, 2022. The meetings, which are being offered in person and virtually, are made possible through a partnership between New North Inc., its local partners and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
The Jan. 13 morning session will be held from 8:30-10 a.m. at the UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan campus, at 1 University Drive in Sheboygan. The day’s afternoon session is being conducted from 12 noon-1:30 p.m. at the Bordini Center of Fox Valley Technical College, at 5 N. Systems Drive in Appleton; lunch will be provided to the in-person Appleton attendees...
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Is your company hiring? Sign up for the gener7tor Upskilling New Year, New Job virtual hiring event!
gENERATOR UPSKILLING Are you currently hiring? We’d love to have you join our virtual hiring event during the week of January 10th, 2022. New Year New Job will give you access to over 200 graduates that recently received certifications in Sales, Customer Service, IT Administration, Helpdesk, Project Management and/or Software Development from one of gener8tor Upskilling’s programs across the country. This is a great opportunity to host an information session about your company and conduct interviews with a talented pool of graduates during our free hiring event. Sign up today and don’t miss out on this amazing, free, opportunity. Please sign up here to attend New Year New Job!..... Read More 2>
Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Wisconsin Energy Innovation Grant Program applications due Jan. 14
WISCONSIN OFFICE OF ENERGY INNOVATION The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is accepting applications for the 2021 Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP). The program provides funding for innovative energy projects that reduce energy consumption, increase clean energy technologies, bolster preparedness and resiliency in the energy system, or incorporate comprehensive energy planning. The Commission has allocated up to a total of $10 million in grants for EIGP 2021.
Important things to know
- Applications are due on January 14, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. CT
- Eligible entities for this grant program include:
- Municipalities, Universities, Schools, Hospitals, and Like Entities (MUSH Market): cities, villages, towns, counties, K-12 school districts, tribes, municipal water and wastewater utilities, municipal electric utilities, municipal natural gas utilities, University of Wisconsin System campuses and facilities, Wisconsin Technical College System, public or nonprofit hospitals, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
- Manufacturers as defined by Wis. Stat. § 77.51(7h)
Eligible activities include: Activity 1: Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Activity 2: Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Activity 3: Comprehensive Energy Planning Read More 3>
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Kohler Co. acquires Heila Technologies to expand its clean energy management offering
PR NEWSWIRE KOHLER -- Kohler Co. continues its focus on providing power resiliency solutions by expanding its clean energy management offering with the acquisition of Heila Technologies. Heila will become part of Kohler's Power Group – a global leader in engines, power generation and clean energy. Heila Technologies was founded in 2015 as an MIT-born company in Somerville, Mass. and is dedicated to simplifying the integration and operation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and microgrids. In its short history, Heila has successfully combined theoretical knowledge with practical industry experience to transform the energy industry from the ground up using DERs such as batteries, fuel cells, and solar arrays as the pillars of a new resilient, sustainable, and reliable grid for communities and businesses...
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Camera Corner Connecting Point announces merger
WLUK GREEN BAY -- Green Bay's Camera Corner Connecting Point is merging with a Minnesota-based information technology company. CCCP and its sister company, ACP CreativIT, announced the merger with Citon Computer Corporation, based in Duluth, Minnesota. Citon and its sister companies, NetTel, NetGuard and TLX Communications, have offices in Duluth, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Brainerd Lakes and the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Citon CEO Steven Dastoor will remain in that position, and Sean Dean of ACP will be a senior executive in the combined company...
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
KK Integrated Logistics has purchased the former Clearwater Paper Company property in Neenah, Wisconsin
GREEN BAY INNOVATION GROUP
NEENAH -- Cynthia Kuber, KKIL president, said the purchase consists of a 250,000-square foot warehouse on the west side of Lake Street, and the nearly 1.2 million-square-foot mill site on the east side of Lake Street, with frontage on Little Lake Butte Des Morts. The transaction was handled by Andy Lubinski and Justin Felix of CBRE. Financing was provided by Community First Credit Union.
The warehouse site is currently being renovated to accommodate a new tenant, Trilliant Food & Nutrition, that will take occupancy of the entire building by April 1st. Areas of the mill site will be utilized as warehouse space and is expected to be ready in early 2022 after mill equipment is removed... Read More 6>
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Schneider to expand with acquisition of dedicated carrier
SCHNEIDER
GREEN BAY -- Schneider (NYSE: SNDR), a premier provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, announced today the company is growing its dedicated operations with the acquisition of Ohio-based truckload carrier, Midwest Logistics Systems (MLS).
MLS is a leading dedicated carrier with over 1,000 professional drivers, operating 900 tractors across 30 central U.S. locations.
Schneider has acquired 100% of the equity interest in MLS. The carrier will run as an independent subsidiary of Schneider. MLS professional drivers and associates will continue to operate under the MLS name....
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
New Prevea Surgery Center under construction in Green Bay
WLUK
GREEN BAY -- Construction is underway for Prevea's new surgery center in Green Bay.
The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) will provide same-day, outpatient surgical care by Prevea providers in a variety of medical specialties.
The 35,000 square-foot surgery center at 1860 Shawano Ave., next to the new Prevea St. Mary's Health Center, will feature four operating rooms, ten procedure rooms, eight post anesthesia care unit (PACU) rooms, and nearly 30 surgical prep and recovery rooms....
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Encourage Educational Attainment
Lakeshore Technical College opens esports arena, holds first tournament
WLUK
CLEVELAND -- On Wednesday, Lakeshore Technical College held its first esports tournament. Esports is a form of competition using videogames.
Students who meet certain criteria can compete in tournaments. They hold weekly practices and other events for those who might be interested in joining...
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Economic Development Feature
First phase of Cellcom Fiber Internet installations underway in the Village of Luxemburg
NSIGHT NEWS
LUXEMBURG – Cellcom has started installations of its fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) internet, TV and voice services in the Village of Luxemburg. After signing on to partner with the village in February 2021, Cellcom divided the project into multiple phases to start delivering service to portions of the community as soon as possible. The first phase targeted businesses and residents north of the Ahnapee State Trail within the village limits. Planning and initial construction took place throughout 2021 and installations are underway...
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Leadership in the New North
KerberRose announces new shareholders
FOX CITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
KerberRose is pleased to announce several new Shareholder promotions, effective Jan. 1, 2022. New Shareholders are: Peter Brunner, CPA, business valuations; Deann Faubel, CPA, small business and individual tax and accounting; Lucas Koenig, technology; Brad Kruger, CPA, small business and individual tax and accounting; Andy Mathes, CPA, small business and individual tax and accounting; Christopher Olson, CPA, small business and individual tax and accounting; Melissa Schwartz, CPA, small business and individual tax and accounting; and Melanie Stellmacher, CPA, small business and individual tax and accounting....
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