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New North, Microsoft, gener8tor, American Family Insurance and Thrivent partner for third round of Upskilling program
New North Inc.
NEW NORTH – New North Inc., the regional marketing and economic development corporation serving the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, announced today that applications now are open for a third round of gener8tor Upskilling. The 10-week program focused on skills development is centered around IT Administration. Upskilling is offered through a continuing partnership with Microsoft, gener8tor, the Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation and Thrivent. The free accelerator program is designed for individuals ready to learn digital skills in order to apply for in-demand jobs in the region.
Applications to participate in the training are available at www.gener8torupskilling.com/northeast-wisconsin. The deadline to apply is March 3, 2021. Ideal candidates are individuals with an interest in IT and are detail/tech oriented, though no prior IT experience is necessary. Those previously in office management and/or administrative assistant roles are considered a good fit...
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The Farmory celebrates first graduates of aquaculture program
WBAY
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The first urban farm of its kind in Northeast Wisconsin takes a major step forward in helping others grow yellow perch indoors. The Farmory is celebrating the first graduates of its Aquaculture Technician Certification Program.
Since launching its state-of-the-art commercial fish hatchery a year ago, The Farmory, located in Green Bay’s Navarino Neighborhood, has sold fingerling perch to more than 60 customers.
“A lot of those customers said they wanted to learn more about how to grow out yellow perch fingerlings before they invested money in a business or even in a hobby scale, so we really amped up our educational programs...
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Trilliant Food & Nutrition: Introducing Hope For The Warriors® Coffee
WisBusiness
LITTLE CHUTE – Trilliant Food & Nutrition is launching its partnership with Hope For The Warriors, a national military nonprofit that provides comprehensive support programs for service members, veterans, and military families. Trilliant produced its first batch of single serve coffee under the Hope For The Warriors name, a new licensed brand that will join the Trilliant portfolio. Hope For The Warriors Coffee is available in 42 or 80 count sizes in three distinct roasts: Morning Blend, Donut Shop, and French Roast. Made with premium 100 percent Arabica coffee and quality ingredients, these new single serve coffees are bold and delicious...
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Oconto Falls artist giving the city color and dreaming big
We Are Green Bay
(OCONTO FALLS, Wis.) – 20-year-old Oconto Falls man is using his artistic skills to give back to his community and bring smiles to others.
James Naliborski has been painting since he was 14-years-old.
“My sister was the first one to buy a painting from me actually”, says Naliborski.
From musicians, actors, superheroes, and so much more, Naliborski’s art is never ending. The reaction from others through customers or social media keeps him wanting to get better and keep going...
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KCEDC Introduces Ben Nelson as Executive Director
The Kewaunee County Comet
The new executive director of the Kewaunee County Economic Development Corp. is a former Door County parks superintendent who most recently developed Radix Leadership, a consulting firm based in Kewaunee.
The KCEDC announcement said Ben Nelson brings the organization “nearly 20 years of value-oriented leadership experience from a variety of roles in complex organizations across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.”
Nelson holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and his master’s degree in organizational leadership and administration from Concordia University...
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