Leadership in the New North
Community First CU promotes Joe Harvey to Senior VP Facilities
Community First Credit Union
Joe Harvey has been promoted to Senior Vice President Facilities at Community First Credit Union with over 20 years of construction, safety and facilities management experience.
Harvey joined Community First in January 2019 as VP of Maintenance and Building Operations. In his new role, he joins the Senior Leadership Team, overseeing the operations and maintenance for all of Community First’s 26 branch locations.
“We are fortunate to have Joe’s extensive experience in facility management, construction and team leadership to help serve Community First member-owners,” said Community First President/CEO Cathie Tierney.
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New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
A new study examines the economic impacts of COVID-19
NBC 26 Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (NBC 26) -- Some economists are saying the pandemic has caused the worst economic downturn the United States has experienced, since the great depression.
A new study from the Wisconsin Counties Association recently looked at data from March through November of 2020, to further examine some of the impacts of COVID-19 on the economy and jobs. "Jobs, we're still 7.5 percent behind where we were pre-pandemic, which is a pretty big number," says Dale Knapp the author of the study and Director of Forward Analytics,...
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Fox Cities survey: Economy down during COVID-19 pandemic
FOX 11 News
APPLETON (WLUK) -- The Fox Cities Chamber released the results of an economic study on Tuesday.
Businesses in the Fox Cities in six different categories of businesses were invited to respond to a survey sent between mid-December and mid-January.
The study showed the COVID-19 pandemic had no significant effect on 32% of businesses who responded to the survey.
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Appleton’s Gulfstream Aerospace facility to expand, create 200 new jobs
We Are Green Bay
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Over 200 new jobs will be created from an expansion and renovation of Appleton’s Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. facility.
According to Gulfstream, the expansion will further enhance the creation and installation of Gulfstream aircraft interiors, while adding more than 200 new jobs. This expansion is another effort in our long-range plan to upgrade and modernize Gulfstream facilities to further support our customers,” says Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream.
The project is part of a collaborative partnership with Appleton International Airport and will increase the current space by more than 13,000 square feet, bringing the total completion space to 126,500 square feet...
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Nature's Way buys personalized nutrition company
FOX 11 News
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Nutritional supplement company Nature's Way has bought a company that specializes in personalized nutrition.
Green bay-based Nature's Way announced the acquisition of Baze on Wednesday. Baze makes a starter kit which includes an at-home blood test to determine customers' micronutrient levels, then devises a custom supplement and food plan.
"Personalized nutrition is an immense opportunity for us to expand on our mission of helping people live healthy lives," Nature's Way CEO Mike Deveraux said in a statement. "Combining the uncompromising quality of our products, with the industry-leading personalization capabilities at Baze, will create an outstanding new approach for anyone...
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Promote the Regional Brand
New Holstein to redevelop Tecumseh site with help of $1.16 million grant
We Are Green Bay
NEW HOLSTEIN, Wis. (WFRV) – The former Tecumseh Industrial building will be demolished in order to redevelop the 40-acre site into a ‘vibrant mixed-use development’.
According to New Holstein, the city has secured $1.16 million in grants, and these funds will assist with the teardown of the former Tecumseh Industrial building. The building demolition is set to happen in mid-2021.
“This funding is critical in enabling the City of New Holstein to transform this underutilized site and further complement the nearby downtown. By razing the existing building and creating a shovel-ready property, the site will be positioned for redevelopment...
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Promote the Regional Brand
Better coverage coming to Kewaunee County by March's end
Door County Daily News
The beginning of spring could bring flower blooms and faster Internet speeds for portions of Kewaunee County. Bug Tussel Wireless, which is working with Kewaunee County on its broadband expansion, is expected to be completed with installing its equipment on towers near Casco, West Kewaunee, Algoma, and Luxemburg...
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Encourage Educational Attainment
UWGB launches Institute for Women’s LeadershipInsight Publications
Recognizing the region’s need for a pipeline of women leaders and the distinct challenges faced by professional women in the workplace, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is establishing the Institute for Women’s Leadership.
The Institute will serve as a comprehensive leadership resource for women in Northeast Wisconsin and will strive to eliminate barriers that narrow opportunities at all stages in their professional careers, from rising women of promise to woman executives.
“One of the most powerful actions we can take as a university is to create a culture of ‘conscious inclusion,’ ensuring the region has a pipeline of women leaders,” says Sheryl Van Gruensven, UW-Green Bay chief business officer and senior vice chancellor for institutional strategy. “Beyond policies and hiring practices, the institute will give rise to an environment that embraces diverse perspectives....
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