Subject: 01.18.2021 New North Newsletter

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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Bemis®, global leader in toilet seats, acquires Bio Bidet®, premier company in smart toilets, bidet toilet seats and accessories
PR Newswire
Bemis Manufacturing Company®, the world's largest toilet seat manufacturer, today announced its acquisition, effective December 29, 2020, of Bio Bidet®, an established and successful bidet company that includes bidet and smart toilet seats, and bidet attachments.

For over 90 years, Bemis has engineered toilet seats with innovative features and unmatched craftsmanship that are attuned to consumers' most personal needs and habits. Bemis bathroom products are distributed worldwide through retail and wholesale channels, and range from classic, durable enameled wood seats to stylish plastic seats that...
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Promote the Regional Brand
Wisconsin, Green Bay score well in recent national quality of life rankings

FOX 11 News
Life is good in Northeast Wisconsin -- at least according to a couple of recent national rankings.

Green Bay ranks at the top of U.S. News and World Report's list of safest places to live in 2020-21. Meanwhile, the website WalletHub this week ranked Wisconsin the 14th best state to raise a family.

FOX 11's Katrina Nickell recently dived into the issue of safety in....
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Innovation in the New North
New ID scanner comes to Appleton airport
FOX 11 News
New security technology is in place at the Appleton International Airport.

On Friday, the Transportation Security Administration showed off a scanner.

It's where passengers will insert their information, instead of giving their ID's to a TSA officer.

Officials say this technology can catch...
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Economic Development Feature
Transit services seeking input for better I-41 travel
FOX 11 News
Two Northeast Wisconsin transit services are seeking input from riders who use Interstate 41 for travel.

Go Transit of Oshkosh and Valley Transit are teaming up with UW-Oshkosh and East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission to offer a survey for those who use the interstate to commute between Oshkosh and the Fox Cities.

The purpose of the survey is to better understand the needs of riders in the Fox Valley. Both transit systems are considering new services and expand amenities for a convenient ride, according to....

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Encouraging Educational Attainment 
Future nurse succeeds at both Marinette colleges

EagleHerald
Sarah Pettit has wanted to be a nurse since she was 5 years old. This May, she will receive her Associates Degree in Nursing from UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus and has secured an externship with Aurora Medical Center—Bay Area. While many choose to leave the Marinette area to seek success, Pettit was able to go through school and enter her dream career from within the community that saw her grow up.

Pettit went to UWGB Marinette Campus for two years after high school to earn her associates degree, and also as a way to save some money. “It was a lot cheaper route than going to....
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As we celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service above self, we are reminded of one of his many quotes, “Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
COVID-19 Updates & Resources
As the COVID-19 begins to have an increased impact on our businesses and communities, we thank our local media for keeping us informed. Additional resources can be found on the COVID-19 Updates page on the New North website.
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