Economic Development Feature
Northeast Wisconsin should get ready for 3G network shutdown to make room for 5G
WLUK
Cellphone companies are starting to roll out 5G networks, and the change is starting for Northeast Wisconsin. Cellcom has started rolling out its 5G network, meaning if you have a phone that goes off just the 3G network, like Patricia Brault, it might not work by the end of 2022. “Kind of scary because I've had that phone and tried to change to something else. I have a hard time with this one," said Brault.. Read More 1>
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
New sign illuminates HSHS St. Vincent Children's Hospital renovations
WBAY
GREEN BAY -- A new sign over at Green Bay’s first and only Children’s Hospital marks a big milestone in the multi-million dollar renovation project. “Our neonatal ICU has been here for over 50 years serving the public. So this designation in 2015, to become an umbrella of the Children’s Hospital was really part of the plan to be recognized for all the great work we’re doing,” said Amber Chibuk, Executive Director of HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital. HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital launched a ‘Join the fight’ campaign to raise $10 million for a renovation project... ..Read More 2>
Economic Development Feature
Passenger traffic rebounds at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport and its FBOs
WIS BUSINESS GREEN BAY -- As people are learning to co-exist with COVID, they’re getting back to work as well as back to doing the things they love. That’s even true for traveling.
“In both commercial and general aviation, we’ve seen steady increases in passenger traffic,” explained Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) Director, Marty Piette, A.A.E.
GRB’s two Fixed Base Operators (FBOs), Jet Air and Executive Air have made a full recovery to match or exceed 2019 passenger levels. “Much of our recovery is thanks to two things: the resumption of private business travel and full stadiums for football games,” stated Jet Air Group CEO, Al Timmerman..
Read More 3>Research and Trends in NE Wisconsin
Appleton, Bird negotiate some new conditions for the return of electric scooters in 2022
APPLETON POST CRESCENT APPLETON - Bird electric scooters are set to return to Appleton for a second year, but they would operate within new parameters designed to reduce concerns raised during their initial rollout last year.
In addition, Bird Rides Inc. would pay Appleton 10 cents per ride to offset the city's administrative, educational and enforcement expenses incurred during the 2022 pilot program.
Public Works Director Paula Vandehey described the city's 2021 pilot program with Bird as "a huge success with 25,627 trips and 32,513 miles traveled."...
Read More 4> Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Man on a Mission
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS Steve Janke is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and self-described “Wisconsin nerd” who in 2020 founded the nation’s first for-profit talent attraction business focused on transitioning service members: Mission Wisconsin. With 70% of transitioning service members saying their next step is strictly about finding the next best opportunity, Janke believes wholeheartedly that opportunity is in his home state... | 
