Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Plymouth's last cheese-maker, Sartori Cheese, has plans for growth behind new fourth-generation CEO Bert Sartori's aim to make the 'best cheese in the world'
SHEBOYGAN PRESS
PLYMOUTH - Sartori Cheese’s plans for the new year will help the company “push the boundaries of artisan cheese,” new CEO Bert Sartori said.
Bert, formerly president and now a fourth-generation leader of the company, said this year will bring investment in manufacturing operations, employees and dairy farmers, allowing Sartori to continue expanding its national and global reach with focuses on Canada, Europe and Mexico... Read More 1> Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
More than 300 housing units to be developed in the Fox Cities over the next year
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT APPLETON – Progress of new housing developments can be seen throughout the Fox Cities and beyond. Residents can expect to see new developments such as luxury apartments, single-family units and penthouses, some with additional retail spaces be completed over the course of 2023. Last June, Outagamie County released a report stating that the region needs between 1,000 and 2,000 new housing units per year to keep up with growing demand.....
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Downtown Green Bay saw more tourism, economic activity in 2022. Leaders hope to build on that in 2023 GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE GREEN BAY − After two years of uncertainty given the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeff Mirkes and his team at Downtown Green Bay and Olde Main Street business districts saw a "return to normalcy" in 2022. He also expects a much more active 2023, with larger crowds, more economic activity and tourism. Mirkes directs both organizations, which make up two of downtown Green Bay's four Business Improvement Districts...
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Wisconsin airports look ahead to new year after successful 2022
SPECTRUM NEWS 1 ASHWAUBENON — Flying to work in Pennsylvania is part of Mitch Carr’s job in the vinyl flooring industry. The Two Rivers resident flew during the pandemic, but not as much as he once did. “I’m back and forth now every couple of months and then I get to stay here a little longer,” Carr said shortly after arriving at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport. He’s seen the number of flyers increase over the past two years...
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St. Norbert College to hold State of Economy event
ST. NORBERT COLLEGE
DE PERE -- St. Norbert College will hold a State of the Economy event on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in Fort Howard Theater of the F.K. Bemis International Center on the St. Norbert campus. Scones and coffee will be served at 7:45 a.m. The free event will consist of a 45-minute presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. Registration is now open, both for the in-person event and to receive a link to the recording post-event. The State of the Economy is free to attend. This event will not be live-streamed. To register, go to http://snc.edu/go/stateoftheeconomy. ..Read More 5>
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Manufacturing Alliance All Stars released
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS The Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance announced release of the 2023 All Stars Magazine. The annual careers magazine features local manufacturing employees nominated by Alliance member companies. There are also two All Star Mentor award winners who strengthen their workforce or provide outreach to schools or the community. The magazine's online version also includes hyperlinks to three-minute videos highlighting each award winner...Read More 6>
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Oshkosh Chamber recognizes members at annual meeting
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce recognized 10 individuals for contributions to the chamber and community on Jan. 19 during its annual meeting at the Oshkosh Convention Center.
Tamara Mugerauer received a Milestone Award for celebrating 25 years in business in the year 2022. The Oshkosh Chamber is proud to have played a small part in Tamara the Cake Guru’s success through assistance from the Chamber’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) as she was growing her business....
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Leadership in the New North
Kewaunee County dairy farmer Kinnard is elected president of state dairy organization
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
MADISON - Casco dairy farmer Lee Kinnard was elected president of the the Dairy Business Association, a leading advocacy organization for Wisconsin's dairy industry, during the group’s annual business meeting last week.
A previous vice president of the association, Kinnard co-owns Kinnard Farms, a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) with about 8,200 cows, with his brother, Rod Kinnard, and Rod's wife, Maureen. Kinnard serves on the boards of regional dairy farmer organizations Peninsula Pride Farms and Farmers for Sustainable Food. His term as DBA president will be for two years.... Read More 8> Promoting the Regional Brand
Faith Technologies Awarded Projects of Distinction Gold Award from ABC of Wisconsin
WIS BUSINESS
MENASHA – Faith Technologies, an energy expert and national leader in electrical planning, engineering, design and installation, received a gold-level 2022 Projects of Distinction Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin for its work at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
Faith Technologies replaced four aging emergency power generators as part of the Children’s Milwaukee Campus Improvement Project (MCIP), providing improved power generation at a new, centralized generator plant near the hospital but away from patient care areas. The project also supports power requirements for future campus expansion...
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