Special Event
The 17th Annual Sustainable Forestry Conference will be April 6
FLORENCE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FLORENCE – The 17th Annual Sustainable Forestry Conference will be Wednesday, April 6th from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm at the Keyes Peak Ski Lodge, 4960 Hwy 101, 4 miles south of Florence. This year’s conference focuses on “Emerging Strategies and Practices”. The Northern Wisconsin and Michigan Upper Peninsula economies are dependent on the Forest Products industry. Therefore, it is important to continuously identify and employ strategies and practices to maximize management, utilization and delivery of forest resources to markets now and in the future.
Speakers will address Markets Update, Forest Health, Carbon Credits, Logging and Mill Safety Tips, Terrestrial Invasive Species, Good Neighbor Authority and MI/WI Legislative Update. Organizers encourage individuals from regional forest products and logging businesses, entrepreneurs, local governments, forestry/land management organizations, school boards, school administration, utilities, economic development entities, state government and other related associations and resource agencies to attend. A diverse audience leads to excellent discussions and networking at this in-person event....Read More 1> Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Mergers and acquisitions can help struggling businesses grow talent, but 'change of culture' is also needed
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE GREEN BAY - As companies still struggle to find workers and stay open, some small business owners are either looking for an exit by selling, or looking to expand by buying or merging. A survey in the third quarter of 2021 of 303 business brokers and merger and acquisitions advisors by the International Business Brokers Association showed the majority of the deals — especially by companies valued at less than $500,000 and between $5 million and $50 million — were in the construction and engineering sectors, as well as manufacturing... Read More 2>
Leadership in the New North
Lawrence University makes history, welcomes first Black president
WFRV
Carter’s journey in higher education began many years ago at Juilliard School where she became the first African American administrator in the prestigious university.
She used her position to create pathways for those coming behind her. Carter admitted during the interview, her initial dream was to practice law. Her dream came to fruition because Carter is an attorney but her journey would lead her to education....
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It's construction season at Lambeau Field. Here's what the Packers have planned for the offseason.
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE GREEN BAY – Football is over, which means it's time to start digging at Lambeau Field.
The Green Bay Packers are in the construction season, otherwise known as "no football for five months" time of the year. Construction crews moved in and work has begun on the following projects: - Underground parking for players and coaches.
- Coaches offices on the ground level of the stadium to be nearer the players. Coaches offices now are on the third floor of the Atrium.
- Expansion of the conditioning, rehab and instruction center, which the Packers call the CRIC, to allow both offense and defense to use the area at the same time.
- Renovation of concession stands in the Lambeau Field concourse. The Packers renovate several stands every year in the ongoing project...
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SECURA Insurance publishes 2021 annual report
FOX CITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SECURA Insurance published its 2021 annual report this week sharing details about the company's financial strength, future investment, company culture and more. "When I look back at 2021, I'm incredibly proud of the successes we achieved," said Dave Gross, SECURA President & CEO. "Our associates' focus on our customers – from wherever they are working – proved to drive great results in 2021." SECURA grew direct written premium to $880 million in 2021, with agency partners producing $127.2 million in new business. In addition to financial growth, SECURA grew its workforce by 130 positions in 2021, with approximately 35% of the roles filled internally. Associate voluntary turnover was just 4.3%. ... Read More 5> Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Seymour school district's remodel aims to better prepare students for trade careers
WLUK
SEYMOUR -- A Seymour Community School District remodeling project will better prepare students for high-demand jobs.
The district broke ground Friday on its $6.55 technical education facility. The project will build separate and expanded spaces for woods, metals and welding classrooms to improve workflow and safety. It will also make space for a home construction class, automotive technology lab and small engine repair area. The project will also improve site safety by changing traffic configurations, creating drop-off areas, and expanding parking... Read More 6>
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Sister Bay to receive funds from state for Pebble Beach preservation project
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
SISTER BAY – The last piece of the funding puzzle appears to be in place for preservation of the Pebble Beach property.
That's after the state legislature's Joint Finance Committee awarded a $392,000 grant this week from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to the village of Sister Bay to help it acquire the property. With 600 feet of shoreline on the bay of Green Bay, the Pebble Beach project is a joint effort of the Door County Land Trust and the village to preserve the 16.8-acre piece of land named for the smooth stones that make up its waterfront, with a mature white cedar forest and rolling ridges and swales inland. The village will own and manage the property, and the trust will hold a conservation easement that ensures it will remain undeveloped...
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Third Avenue PlayWorks in Sturgeon Bay announces 2022 theater season
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
STURGEON BAY - Third Avenue PlayWorks announced its 2022 season of performances, with four plays and one musical in its first season under new artistic director Jacob Janssen and a number of familiar faces appearing on its stage.
The selections include a "hangry" comedy about empty nesters who just want a nice night out while on vacation; a comedy that exposes the high drama of book clubs; a contemporary musical looking at a relationship in a unique way; a play about fathers, daughters and the birds they watch together; and a new twist on a holiday classic.... Read More 8> Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Plymouth's Arch Electric named 2021 Renewable Energy Business of the Year
SHEBOYGAN SUN
PLYMOUTH - Solar energy contractor Arch Electric has been named the 2021 Renewable Energy Business of the Year by RENEW Wisconsin, a Madison nonprofit group that promotes renewable energy in the state.
The Plymouth-based company, which also has offices in Milwaukee and Madison, installed over 99,000 solar panels in 2021. The 30 megawatts of solar energy installed by Arch in the past year is enough to power nearly 5,000 homes, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association...
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Local non-profits benefit from Alliant Energy grants
WHBY
Non-profit groups in our listening area are benefiting from the generosity of Alliant Energy, its employees and retirees. That combined effort generated 11-point-five-million dollars for Iowa and Wisconsin communities. That money is going to impact grants, anti-hunger programs, restoration of trees lost to severe storms and scholarships. Dodge County organizations are receiving nearly $43,00. Nearly $81,000 will go to Fond du Lac County non-profits. Sheboygan County charities will receive just over $51,000. Waupaca County community groups will receive just over $4,100 and Waushara County non-profits will get just over$2,100. A list of specific recipients can be found through the following link...
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