Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
New North, Microsoft, gener8tor Launch Skills Accelerator – Applications Close March 1
NEW NORTH, INC.
NEW NORTH – New North, Inc., the regional economic development corporation serving the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, along with partners Microsoft and gener8tor Skills Accelerator, is offering a free skills training program for under/unemployed individuals. Open to residents of Northeast Wisconsin, the upcoming online curriculum focuses on Project Management skills.
Interested candidates should apply by March 1. No prior experience or degrees are required to apply. The next round of the award-winning program, its fifth, begins on March 7 and runs through April 15.
The six-week, self-paced curriculum provides participants with a valuable, new skill set in Project Management. They will receive one-on-one support from a career coach, and upon completion of the pr,gram will have access to a network of companies ready to hire for in-person and remote positions....Read More 1> Promoting the Regional Brand
McMahon assists with plans and permitting for new Nordic Center in Brillion
McMAHON GROUP BRILLION -- A 200-acre, year-round trail network for recreation, training and competition for cross-country skiing, biathlon, roller-skiing, running, hiking and more is coming to Brillion. The Ariens Nordic Center is expected to open in December 2022, attracting new residents and visitors to the Brillion area. McMahon has worked closely with Ariens and the project team to design the new Nordic Center. McMahon assisted Ariens with annexing the property into the City of Brillion, developing civil and site grading plans and securing permits for the project. McMahon will also be providing construction services for the project..... Read More 2>
New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
Multicultural Coalition, Inc. hosts vaccination event at Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church in Oshkosh
MULTICULTURAL COALITION
OSHKOSH – On Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m., the Multicultural Coalition, Inc. will hold a free COVID-19 vaccination event at Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church, located at 1174 Algoma Blvd. in Oshkosh (map). The community-led event features interpreters for those who speak Hmong or Spanish, snacks, free books for kids and diapers and personal hygiene products for those who need them.
“Access to vaccines, as well as access to health care overall, is not something that is equally available for everyone,” explained Patricia Sarvela, development director for Partnership Community Health Center. “These vaccination events have moved the needle for so many people in our communities who have not been able to get a vaccine. People coming to our clinics have also learned about health services we provide at Partnership and have taken advantage of those for other health care needs that they otherwise would have left ignored. We’re out here literally changing lives, and in some cases, saving them. This work is so much bigger than just shots in arms.”
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Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Brown County home to a myriad of Black-owned businesses
PRESS TIMES
BROWN COUNTY – Black History Month is a time when the country celebrates the achievements of African Americans, and recognizes their contributions to society and culture – both personally and professionally.
Brown County is home to several Black-owned businesses thriving as they each carve out their own niche in the Greater Green Bay economic ecosystem.
Black History Month is an opportune time to highlight the countless contributions these businesses offer the community we all call home....
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Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation: The Union Asian Market changes ownership, continues traditions
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP (SCEDC) SHEBOYGAN COUNTY — The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay aim to provide a wide range of services, resources, and expertise to encourage entrepreneurial opportunities in Sheboygan County, including changes in business ownership that carry on the traditions of some of the county’s best and most cherished businesses.
With the assistance of the SCEDC and SBDC, Vanna Lor purchased the Union Asian Market, formerly known as Union Oriental Market, at 2022 S 17th St. in Sheboygan. The Union Asian Market specializes in bringing Asian goods and groceries, including hot takeout food, to Sheboygan County, serving and sharing authentic Asian culture with the local community..... Read More 5> Economic Development Feature
Kewaunee County looks to grants for trail, broadband improvements
DOOR COUNTY DAILY NEWS
KEWAUNEE -- Better trails and internet for you is the goal for a pair of grants Kewaunee County officials are looking to acquire in the coming months. During their meeting this week, the Kewaunee County Board unanimously approved the resolution allowing the Kewaunee County Promotion and Recreation Department to apply for the grants to rehabilitate its snowmobile and ATV trails at Riverview ATV Park. Approximately $94,000 in grant money is available, though some of it is through matching funds. Kewaunee County Administrator Scott Feldt explained to the board how that could be done.
Feldt alerted the board about the upcoming deadline to apply for the broadband expansion grant through the state. The county is planning on partnering with Bug Tussel Wireless on the application process after being awarded $960,000 in 2020 and $1.4 million in 2021...
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Gibraltar TID bill passes the Assembly
DOOR COUNTY DAILY NEWS
GIBRALTAR -- You are a step closer to seeing workforce housing potentially come to the Town of Gibraltar. Championed by First District State Rep. Joel Kitchens, the Wisconsin State Assembly unanimously approved a bill paving the way for the Town of Gibraltar to establish a Tax Increment District (TID) to aid in its efforts to build workforce housing in the community. Workforce housing is needed to address its labor shortage concerns in the area at a price point many can afford. Under current state law, Gibraltar does not meet the population requirement needed to be allowed to establish a TID even though the equalized value of its taxable property is well north of $500 million. TIDs are used locally in the City of Sturgeon Bay and Village of Sister Bay to help pay for some of the infrastructure needed to develop parts of their municipalities. In this case, the town would be able to install a sewer line and other improvements needed for the proposed affordable housing development. Town administrator Travis Thyssen said earlier this month that the TID would help the community provide the necessary improvements needed to make the project a reality. Read More 7>
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