Promoting the Regional Brand
Top Rural Development Nominations are Open
WISCONSIN RURAL PARTNERS
The Top Rural Development Initiatives program recognizes those communities and organizations that have made a positive impact on their rural area through collaboration and sheer grit.
What makes a winning nomination?
• Strong partnerships
• Collaborative decision‐making
• Widespread and long‐term positive impact
• Innovation
What is "rural"?
Generally an area population under 10,000 that is not adjacent to an urban center. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 7, 2022
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Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
UW-Green Bay celebrates Black History Month in February
UW-GREEN BAY
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Research and Trends in NE Wisconsin
Oshkosh business leaders bullish about 2022, but concerned about hiring
WLUK
OSHKOSH -- Business leaders in Oshkosh are predicting higher sales in 2022, and say they'll hire more employees -- if they can find them.
The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce released the results of its annual business survey Wednesday. More than three-quarters of respondents -- 78% -- said they expect their 2022 sales to outpace those of 2021, when 63% saw sales increases over the previous year....
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
On Broadway Inc. plans to spend over $30 million on Green Bay Public Market, 92-unit apartment building
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
GREEN BAY - Get ready Green Bay, On Broadway Inc. is taking on two large projects — with a combined price tag over $30 million.
On Broadway Inc.'s executive director, Brian Johnson, announced plans Wednesday to convert the Old Fort Square building on North Broadway into a public market, costing roughly $14 million...
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Special Event
St. Norbert College to hold State of the Economy event
ST. NORBERT COLLEGE
St. Norbert College will hold a State of the Economy event on Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 7:45 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. a.m. in Michels Ballroom, 405 Third St. on the college campus. The free event will consist of a 45-minute presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. Masks are required for all indoor events according to our current COVID-19 Guidelines.
Presented by the Center for Business & Economic Analysis (CBEA) at the college’s Donald J. Schneider School of Business & Economics, the event is designed both for area professionals looking for more economic data ahead of executing their business planning and for individuals who are generally interested in the state of the country’s economy.....
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Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Brown County United Way launches new Equity Challenge focused on LGBTQ+ community
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
GREEN BAY - The public is invited to participate in a nine-week equity challenge designed to create more understanding of and community support for LGBTQ+ residents.
The LGBTQ+ Equity Challenge runs from March 14 through May 9. It is free, but registration is required and can be completed at the program website. Participants will examine a different theme each week involving local and national issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people that was developed jointly by the Brown County United Way and local LGBTQ+ advocates....
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Leadership in the New North
Appvion announces the appointment of Laurie Andriate as CEO
FOX CITIES CHAMBER
Appvion, LLC (“Appvion”), a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), announced today that it has appointed Laurie D. Andriate as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding George Wurtz upon his retirement.
Prior to joining Appvion, Laurie led Henkel AG & Co.’s global coatings, sealants and treatment business unit that focused on metal packaging, processing and coil applications for a wide variety of industries. Greg Gleason, Managing Partner at Wynnchurch and Appvion Board Member, commented, “Laurie brings a strong track record of commercial leadership in specialty materials and a disciplined approach to value creation. We are appreciative of George’s efforts in positioning Appvion for success and are excited about the significant opportunities that lie ahead under Laurie’s leadership.”...
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Special Event
Multicultural Coalition, Inc. hosts free COVID-19 vaccination event at Appleton North High School
MULTICULTURAL COALITION
APPLETON – On Thursday, Jan. 27 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., the Multicultural Coalition, Inc. will hold a free COVID-19 vaccination event at Appleton North High School, located at 5000 N. Ballard Rd. in Appleton (map). The student and community-led event features interpreters for those who speak Hmong or Spanish, snacks, free books for kids, on-site education as well as diapers and personal hygiene products for those who need them.
This clinic is being initiated by three students at Appleton North High School. Isabella Leiva and Sophia Guttormsen started a group called AN Boost, which is dedicated to showing students how choices they make can impact their health. This group was created as part of a leadership class that the girls are in.
Additionally, Jack Cruz is also assisting with coordination of this clinic through an internship he is doing at Appleton North High School. The students reached out to the Multicultural Coalition, Inc. to have the group assist with hosting a vaccination clinic for AASD students and their families...
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