New North Economic Development Summit
Program set for New North Summit virtual event; Early registration rate ends today - Leaders from WEDC, Green Bay Packers, Green Bay Packaging highlight March 11 lineup New North
The program lineup for the first of three virtual events – Thursday, March 11, from 8:30-10 a.m. – leading up to the in-person New North Summit has been set. It is highlighted by leadership from the state’s lead economic development organization and from its internationally known football team.
Today, March 5, is the final day to receive the discounted early registration rate of $75. Online registration is available at www.newnorthsummit.com. After today, the entry fee increases to $90. It will be $100 at the door on the day of the in-person event, June 10. Student tickets are priced at $15.
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Talent Development in the New North
Lawrence University announces Laurie Carter as its next president, replacing Mark Burstein Post Crescent
APPLETON, Wis. – Lawrence University's 17th president will be Laurie Carter, the first person of color to lead the liberal arts college in its 174-year history. Carter, who's president of Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania, will replace current President Mark Burstein on July 1. Burstein announced last fall he would be leaving his post at the end of the academic year after eight years at Lawrence. In a Thursday video announcing Carter's appointment, she said she was honored to have the opportunity to lead a university steeped in excellence. Read More 2> Economic Development Feature
TDS Telecom will expand its fiber network to 60,000 homes in the Fox Cities by 2022 Post Crescent
APPLETON, WI -TDS Telecom, which is based in Madison, announced last month that it is bringing its fiber-to-the-home network to about 60,000 addresses in the Fox Cities. There is no charge to residents unless they purchase the company's services. TDS competitors include Spectrum and AT&T.
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Business Development in the New North
Bes Knows Best aims to promote diversity, inclusion in the workplace through coaching Post Crescent
APPLETON, WI - The words “diversity” and “inclusion” are not taboo subjects — that’s the message Bes McGee hopes to get across through her business, Bes Knows Best. Bes Knows Best, LLC is a diversity and inclusion coaching business based in Appleton. McGee, who operates the one-woman show by herself, founded Bes Knows Best in January 2020. She helps businesses implement diversity and inclusion strategies and helps them “really understand the benefits of having a diverse work environment,” she said. Read More 4> Talent Development - COVID-19 Recovery in the New North
Over $500K awarded to help address rural healthcare workforce shortages LOCAL NEWS
WFRV – The Bay Area Workforce Development Board (Bay Area WDB) announced a grant of $507,000 to help address rural healthcare workforce shortages.
According to a release, the award is a partnership with five other workforce boards in Wisconsin, and is a part of $2.5 million federal grant. Read More 5>
Life in the New North
EPIC Event Center in Ashwaubenon to open in April; announces new lineup through November
Press GazetteASHWAUBENON, WI - The new EPIC Event Center has announced its inaugural batch of shows in advance of its opening next month.The live entertainment venue at 2351 Holmgren Way will host its first concert on April 15 with a performance by Las Vegas rock band Otherwise and opening acts Krestfall and Archaic Bloom. Other shows announced: Read More 6>
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