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Research and Trends in NE Wisconsin
Greater Oshkosh EDC surveying communities to find how child care affects the workforce
WBAY
OSHKOSH -- the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation, alongside the University of the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh’s Center for Customized Research and Services is partnering with the Calumet, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties to identify the child care needs of the area employees. To better understand the gaps in child care the organizations sent out a survey to county businesses to give to employees. Through environmental scans and independent research and gathering, it has been identified that a major inhibitor for the workforce able to return to employment is finding child care providers. In some areas, providers are only operating at 50% capacity because of the lack of child care workers, while other areas have a deficiency of facilities...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
World-class Nordic facility coming to Brillion
NBC 26 BRILLION — In just 10 days, America will watch top athletes compete on the world stage at the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. Here in Northeast Wisconsin, two local Olympians have inspired a new world-class Nordic center, the first of its kind in Wisconsin.
After meeting local Olympic Biathletes, Deedra Irwin of Pulaski Paul Schommer of Appleton, Dan Ariens, Chairman and CEO of Ariens Company says he was inspired...Read More 2> Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Alliant Energy unveils solar garden in Fond du Lac
WFRV
FOND DU LAC – We have all heard of a garden to grow vegetables and other produce, but how about a garden to generate solar energy? Alliant Energy has announced the 1-megawatt solar project is now producing power. The company announced the solar garden in December 2020 and nearly a year later, in November 2021, it was fully subscribed, meaning people, families, businesses, and organizations have purchased solar energy at the garden... Read More 3> Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
16 of the tallest wind turbines in Wisconsin could be coming to Sheboygan County. Here's what to know
SHEBOYGAN PRESS SHEBOYGAN - An unknown developer has filed a proposal to build 16 wind turbines scattered through the southern half of Sheboygan County. The name of the developer has not yet been released, but the proposal was filed with the Federal Aviation Administration in mid-December. The FAA will approve the project based on whether the turbines will obstruct aircraft at their proposed height and locations. After that, approval of the turbines will likely fall to Sheboygan County municipalities.... Promoting the Regional Brand
Brown Co. opening South Landfill starting January 31
WFRV
BROWN COUNTY – After several years of planning, Brown County has announced the South Landfill will be open to the public starting January 31. The site, located in the Town of Holland on Mill Road, will be accepting residential waste from both Brown and Winnebago Counties. The first month after opening will focus on creating a fluff player to act as a protective barrier for the synthetic liner in the landfill cell. According to the County, the liner is key to the leachate collection system where it will then be pumped into a tank and taken to NEW Water for treatment...
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Northeast Wisconsin ready for 18-year-olds to be able to drive semis across state lines
WLUK
As the pandemic continues to cause labor shortages, the U.S. government is attempting to help ease the trucker shortage. A new federal apprenticeship is allowing 18-year-olds to drive semi trucks across state lines.“It's a good career and we need truck drivers," said Ryan Josker.
Josker is in his first week of getting a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in the Fox Valley Technical College's 8 week program. He didn't have the same opportunity that 18-, 19- and 20-year-olds are getting now. A pilot program will train young people to drive trucks over state lines. ..Read More 6> Economic Development Feature
AT&T Introduces Hyper-Fast Fiber Internet Speeds of up to 5 GIGs in Green Bay-Appleton
AT&T What’s the news? Internet in parts of Green Bay-Appleton just got a whole lot faster. AT&T has introduced its all-new 2 Gig and 5 Gig speeds on AT&T Fiber across select parts of our footprint – the fastest internet among major providers . Much like freeways with several lanes, multi-gig speeds open those lanes for various connected devices to run as fast as possible.
More than ever, consumers are demanding fast, reliable internet speeds. In the past year, we’ve seen almost half of all U.S.-based office workers have the choice to work remotely – and many have made their home office their new permanent workplace. In addition, more than 60% of consumers have purchased connected devices such as Smart TVs or streaming devices for their homes....
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| | After meeting local Olympic Biathletes, Deedra Irwin of Pulaski Paul Schommer of Appleton, Dan Ariens, Chairman and CEO of Ariens Company says he was inspired to create a world-class biathlon facility in Brillion. NBC26 story above.
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