Subject: 03.04.2022 New North Newsletter
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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Fox Cities Employment Fair coming up March 24
WORFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD INC.  

Please join us for the next Fox Cities Employment Fair Thursday March 24, 2022 1:00 -4:00pm. at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center, 355 W Lawrence St, Appleton.

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Economic Development Feature
A $15 million state grant will accelerate Green Bay's effort to move the C. Reiss coal piles away from downtown
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE

GREEN BAY - A major state grant will accelerate Green Bay's effort to move the C. Reiss coal piles to a site near the mouth of the Fox River.

Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday announced Brown County will receive $15 million via the Neighborhood Investment Fund Program to help move the C. Reiss Coal Co. operation to the former site of Wisconsin Public Service Corp.'s Pulliam Power Plant and expand Port of Green Bay operations.

"I'm very glad to be here today to finally move forward on this project once and for all," Evers said, noting the grant helps "connect the dots" on a complex project. "We need to make investments today to make long-term sustainable growth for tomorrow."...

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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Manitowoc Ice will be sold to Pentair for $1.6 billion. Here's what to know.
MANITOWOC HERALD TIMES REPORTER

MANITOWOC - Manitowoc Ice will be acquired by Pentair, a leading water treatment company, for $1.6 billion, according to an agreement signed Thursday morning.

"We expect this strategic acquisition to be a game-changer for our commercial water solutions platform," John Stauch, Pentair's chief executive, said in a statement Thursday.

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022, the press release from Pentair said. Manitowoc Ice is a manufacturer and distributor of commercial ice machines in the United States and internationally...

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New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
Wisconsin businesses face off with inflation, supply chain challenges
SPECTRUM NEWS 1 

A team of about three dozen people design and build the remote-control robotic mowers made to work on hazardous and hard-to-reach terrain.

“When you have an extremely dangerous area you have to either, one, cut by hand with hand tools or you’re actually on a mower riding at an extremely steep angle,” Budzban said. “This eliminates the possibility of a tip over or roll over and the operator getting injured.”...

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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Local company offers free English classes to Spanish-speaking employees
WFRV

MENASHA -- Gunderson Uniform and Linen Rental are giving their employees the gift of learning a new language.

Carolina Perez is one of about 30 students taking time out of their busy day for an English class. The students in the class are all Spanish speakers.

“My goal is to study English for a better future,” said Carolina Perez who is one of the students.

Perez said she’s originally from Mexico and has been in the United States for 10 years. On Thursday, she and her classmates were taken through a grammar lesson on the different tenses of the verb ‘to be.’.

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Promoting the Regional Brand
Kewaunee cheese company creates fundraiser to aid in Ukraine humanitarian efforts
WLUK

KEWAUNEE -- As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, resulting in catastrophic damage across the nation, we've seen many in Wisconsin show their support.

Some hold rallies for peace, while others create candles and donate the proceeds.

The latest addition to that list: Wakker Cheese. Sergii Aleksieiev co-owns the Kewaunee based cheese company. "Because of the Putin invasion, we've never been so united," said Aleksieiev. Born and raised in Ukraine, he moved to the United States seven years ago...

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Promoting the Regional Brand
Schneider named one of America's best employers
SCHNEIDER  

GREEN BAY – Schneider (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, is honored to announce the company has been named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes.

Schneider is one of few transportation and logistics companies listed and the highest ranked in our segment. The company landed among the top 1% of best large businesses in the country.

"Our talent and inclusivity are what drive Schneider ahead and we’re pleased to have that recognized and be included in this prestigious list,” said ​Schneider President and CEO Mark Rourke. "Our commitment to establishing a diverse workforce creates an environment that fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership."...

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Promoting the Regional Brand
Oshkosh Restaurant Week kicks off
WFRV 

OSHKOSH – Oshkosh Restaurant Week is a week-long celebration of local eateries throughout the area. Visit Oshkosh partnered with 25 restaurants throughout the area to hosts the annual event.

People will get the chance to try breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes at a special price. Visit Oshkosh says the annual events helps get the community out during the winter months. Restaurant Week also gives people a chance to try new places in the area....

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Special Event
After a two-year absence, Celebrate De Pere is back this year, and so is the De Pere Kiwanis Memorial Day Parade
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE   

DE PERE - One of the centerpieces of Memorial Day weekend in northeast Wisconsin is back on the calendar this year.

After sitting out the last two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, Celebrate De Pere will return to Voyageur Park May 28-30 with bands, fireworks and food. Details are listed on the event's website.

The community party, considered the traditional kickoff to the local summer festival season, will finally be able to celebrate its 30th anniversary — a milestone that was originally to happen in 2020....

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Schneider has been named one of America's best employers by Forbes. See story above. 
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