Subject: 01.28.2021 New North Newsletter

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New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
Packers sending four healthcare heroes from Bellin Health to Super Bowl
We Are Green Bay
While the Packers won’t be going to the Super Bowl this year, they are sending four healthcare workers from our area to the game. Kris Schuller spoke with one of those honorees, so grateful for the chance to represent medical experts out on the frontline.

“You’ve given us hope because in this pandemic. I think that’s the one thing we’ve all lacked is that hope,” said former Packers player, James Lofton.

Dr. Michael Landrum is still in shock after this recent visit with the Packers led first to a game ball and next a gift of a....
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
RGL Logistics buys former Fleet Farm warehouse and distribution center in Appleton

Appleton Post-Crescent
RGL Logistics has bought the former Fleet Farm warehousing and distribution center on Lynndale Drive.

The 70-acre property includes five buildings with 450,000 square feet of space. RGL Logistics is a logistics and e-commerce business based in Green Bay.

“This property provides a centrally located hub for our customers in the Fox Valley area,” RGL Logistics CEO Joe Lemerond said in a statement.

Last year, Fleet Farm moved its corporate headquarters from the....
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New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
Despite challenging year, Appleton airport is optimistic about 2021
FOX 11 News
The coronavirus pandemic created a 48% decrease in passengers last year at Appleton International Airport, compared to the year before.

Appleton Airport welcomed a total of 380,154 passengers in 2020.

Allegiant Air reported the smallest passenger decrease of 10% in 2020 compared to the rest of the airlines in Appleton.

However, airport director, Abe Weber, says there are things to be optimistic....
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New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
Port of Green Bay reaches nearly 2 million tons in 2020
FOX 11 News
Despite a challenging year due to the pandemic, the Port of Green Bay nearly reached its cargo goal.

The 2020 shipping season saw 1,922,608 total tons of cargo move into and out of the port, a drop of about 15% from the robust 2019 shipping season when cargo shipments reached 2,256,085 tons.

“Our target each year is to reach or top 2 million tons for the shipping season,” said Dean Haen, Port of Green Bay Director. “While we got off to a good start in 2020, the numbers took a hit as the pandemic continued and had an impact on the overall economy. While 2020 was down compared to the last two shipping seasons, it was actually better than....

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Economic Development Feature 
Feedback sought on proposed I-41 projects in Fond du Lac Co.
FOX 11 News
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on two proposed projects to improve Interstate 41 in Fond du Lac County.

The DOT says it's looking to repair 6.75 miles of the interstate between Highway 151 and the Fond du Lac/Dodge County line.

The project includes highway and ramp resurfacing, culvert replacements and new cable and beam guard, with lane closures planned.

A second project seeks to replace the Town Line Road overpass deck -- northwest of Fond du Lac -- due to deterioration. The interstate will....
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Feedback sought on proposed I-41 projects in Fond du Lac Co. WLUK file image. Story above.
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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