Built in 1927, the red-brick building originally called St. Mary’s Nurses Home eventually became a hospital, followed by the Santa Maria Nursing Home.
All Seasons Transformation, a non-profit organization, formed in 2019 as We All Rise felt the increase in homelessness in the Green Bay area needed to be addressed.
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Support an Entrepreneurial Climate and Small Business
UW Oshkosh Alumni Relations launches Alumni-Owned Business Network
UW OSHKOSH
OSHKOSH -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Alumni Relations Office recently launched a UWO Alumni-Owned Business Network, a new effort to support, promote and connect with businesses owned by Titan alumni.
The 90-member network began in October. To be included, a business can not be a multi-level marketing company, must be independently owned and operated or a nonprofit and operate as an LLC or similar. The business also must maintain a functional website...
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Leadership in the New North
Insight 40 Under 40 nominations now open
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
NEW NORTH -- Insight Publications is seeking successful, civic-minded young professionals to recognize in our first annual 40 Under 40 Awards. Candidates will be judged on both professional accomplishments and involvement with civic organizations.
Nominations must be received by Wednesday, Feb. 15 at noon...
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Leadership in the New North
He helped bring in the outlet mall, keep Oshkosh Corp. and grow chamber membership. Now, John Casper is ready to retire
OSHKOSH NORTHWESTERN
OSHKOSH – When John Casper started at the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce, "the internet" was unheard of and the Fox River's waterfront was hardly accessible in Oshkosh.
That was back in 1987, when he was hired as its director of commercial development. He retired Dec. 28 as its CEO, a role he held since December 1990. Rob Kleman, the chamber's former vice president of economic development, has since taken over the helm.
Things have changed a lot during Casper's 35 years with the chamber, including the organization itself: Membership grew more than 50%, reaching its all-time high of 1,157 members, and he led the chamber to earn its first accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 1993....
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Leadership in the New North
Becky Bartoszek chairman-elect of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
MADISON – The Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives – the state’s professional association of full and part-time executives and staff members of local chambers of commerce – announced David Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Advisors. Several chamber executives from Northeastern Wisconsin also will serve on the board.
WCCE is a program of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce– the state chamber...
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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Registration open for Institute for Women's Leadership winter/spring 2023 leadership development programs
UW-GREEN BAY
GREEN BAY — Registration is now open for UW-Green Bay’s spring/winter 2023 Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL) leadership development programs. Designed to deliver the three things women need to advance in their careers – networking/connections, education and inspiration—the calendar of events runs January through May and includes 17 different structured and informal learning opportunities to build skills and connections.
“Women in Northeast Wisconsin need flexible options and a place where they can connect, learn and be inspired,” said Institute for Women’s Leadership Executive Director, Janet Bonkowski. “The Institute is that place and is focused on growing the pipeline of women leaders in Northeast Wisconsin...
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Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Lawrence University's MLK celebration to include service, workshops, teach-in series
LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY
APPLETON - Lawrence University’s celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will expand from a day of service and reflection on Jan. 16 to a multi-week observance that includes a series of speakers on issues of race and education.
Many of the events will be open to the public. Jan. 16 will remain a day of service, with no classes scheduled. The day will include a kick-off breakfast, various volunteer opportunities for students, an anti-racism workshop for students hosted by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the 32nd annual Fox Cities Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, to be held virtually...
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