Special Event
Join us for this year’s State of the Economy event at St. Norbert College
ST. NORBERT COLLEGE
Marc Schaffer, associate professor of economics, and students from the Center for Business and Economic Analysis will present their annual in-depth look at the factors impacting our economy. They’ll discuss the current behavior of gross domestic product, unemployment and inflation, as well as key economic changes that may impact the economy in the short term.
2022 State of the Economy
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022
7:45-9:30 a.m.
Michels Ballroom
St. Norbert College campus
Note: Masks are required for all indoor events according to our current COVID-19 Guidelines..... Read More 1>
Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Schneider aims to recruit more women drivers, help with shortages
WBAY
ASHWAUBENON -- Experts say women make up less than 10% of truck drivers despite representing about 50% of the American workforce. Schneider is trying to change that by putting more women in the driver’s seat of a big rig. This effort to recruit more women truckers has a practical appeal for Schneider; it could help with the driver shortage that’s part of the ongoing supply-chain problems largely worsened by the pandemic. “There is a misconception that your personal safety is at risk, and my biggest personal safety is the distracted four-wheel drivers around me and I am held to a higher standard,” Kellylynn McLaughlin, a driver trainer for Schneider, said.. ..Read More 2>
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Midwest Paper Group sold to Mexico-based company
WBAY
McKinley Paper Company, a U.S. subsidiary of Mexico-based Bio PAPPEL, bought Midwest Paper Group for an undisclosed amount of money according to a news release Thursday.
More than 300 people work in the mill right now.
This ownership change is one of many the mill has seen over the past five years since it was known as Appleton Coated and abruptly shut down in 2017. That led to a very public court fight.
According to its website, Midwest Paper Company has a production capacity of 500,000 tons a year. This will help Bio PAPPEL-McKinley increase its U.S. container board production in a big way...
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Home builders discuss housing market at Parade of Homes
WFRV APPLETON -- Buying or building a home is a milestone in most people’s lives.
Part of the purpose of the Parade of Homes in the Fox Cities this weekend was to give people who are in the process of or considering building or buying a new home inspiration by looking at beautiful homes in the area that have just been built. The Parade of Homes was put on by the Home Builders Association of the Fox Cities.
The Parade of Homes happened this weekend and continues Feb. 10-13...
Read More 4> Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Kimberly-Clark among companies to earn perfect score on index for LGBTQ+ equality
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS Kimberly-Clark announced that it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) workplace equality.
Kimberly-Clark met all of the CEI's criteria, earning the designation as one of the 'Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality' in the United States.
Kimberly-Clark is among many Northeast Wisconsin companies that have been working on building LGBTQ+ inclusivity and equality in the workplace. Other companies to be recognized with perfect scores on the CEI include Alliant Energy, Associated Bank, MilliporeSigma, Northwestern Mutual and others...Promoting the Regional Brand
Embrace winter, and smile about it: Sturgeon Spectacular is almost here, here's what to expect at this fish-themed party
FOND DU LAC REPORTER FOND DU LAC- Sturgeon Spectacular is right around the corner. Each year, the unique event held near Lake Winnebago is filled with tons of wintertime events and happy Midwesterners. This year, the event runs Feb. 11 to 13, coinciding as usual with the sturgeon spearing season. When you first see a sturgeon, you'd probably think "this thing must have been around during the prehistoric times," and that's actually somewhat correct. There are 27 species in the sturgeon family, and the earliest fossils of sturgeon date back about 200 million years. They were even declared a royal fish by King Edward II in England back in 1324. ..Read More 6> Economic Development Feature
Cellcom Begins 5G Roll Out - 5G network expansion will continue throughout 2022
CELLCOM
Green Bay – Green Bay-based wireless carrier Cellcom has started the roll out of its 5G network. Customers can now access the faster speeds and improved response times delivered by 5G in areas across Brown County, along with sites in Shawano and Langlade counties. Cellcom will expand its 5G coverage throughout 2022.
“This next-generation technology has been eagerly anticipated and frequently talked about, however the delivery of 5G service in the industry is still in its early stages,” said Brighid Riordan, CEO of Cellcom. “Our teams have worked tirelessly to prepare our network for 5G and Cellcom is excited to bring it to communities of all sizes.”....
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Wisconsin musicians on their way to, and already achieving, stardom with artistic success
WBAY
DE PERE -- The Grammy’s in Los Angeles were originally scheduled for January 31, 2022 but due to the omicron surge, they have been rescheduled to April 3. While not all musicians strive to hold their own golden gramophone, many in Wisconsin are being inspired by the success of those who’ve rocked before them. St. Norbert College has been known for churning out some of the best musicians in our region. Its alums go on to get graduate degrees in music and perform all over the country.
The St. Norbert music program has had 100% employment placement for their graduating students who pursue music education helping to teach the next generation of musicians in the state. It’s an impressive statistic they’ve kept up for over a decade... Read More 8> |
