Subject: 03.08.2022 New North Newsletter
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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) is hosting a series of virtual town hall meetings on employment readiness
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS   

Workforce shortages continue to impact Wisconsin businesses, causing a strain on employers in a number of industries. With nearly 9,000 individuals returning each year into our communities from incarceration, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections continues to seek out opportunities for justice-involved individuals to prepare them for the workforce. From strategic collaborations with DWD related to mobile training labs and institution job centers during incarceration to Career Technical Education programs, employment readiness activities and post-release programming, DOC is committed to disrupting incarceration through meaningful interventions.

During this town hall event, panelists​ will discuss how they are actively seeking out ways to promote collaboration and employment opportunities for individuals returning to the community from incarceration, and how they can be a valuable addition to the workforce...

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Support an Entrepreneurial Climate and Small Business
Lakeland University has acquired Jake's Cafe in downtown Sheboygan. Here's what the school is planning for the site
SHEBOYGAN PRESS

SHEBOYGAN - Lakeland University in Plymouth announced Monday it has acquired Jake’s Café, 529 Ontario Ave., in downtown Sheboygan, and will be renaming it Jake’s, A Lakeland Community.

The facility will serve as the college's downtown Sheboygan presence and will provide more access to its Cooperative Education program.

Funding for the acquisition was donated by Herbert V. Kohler Jr. on behalf of Kohler Co. and by Richard and Kristin (Jacobson) Bemis...

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Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Living in Wisconsin: 'Hmong people are truly American, if not more American, than most Americans'
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT 

Sheng Lee Riechers remembers attending Neenah school and community events where military veterans were asked to stand and be recognized for their service to the country.

Her father, a Hmong soldier who fought communist forces under the direction of the U.S. government during the Vietnam War, would always hesitate to stand, unsure of how he would be received.

"I was like, 'Dad, get up. You fought in the war,'" Riechers recalled. "It was always really awkward for him. I wish more people understood the history of why Hmong people are here and that Hmong people are truly American, if not more American than most Americans. They fought for the country, and they fought for freedom."...

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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Value of building permits in Oconto jumped 73% last year; homeowners invest in renovations
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE  

OCONTO – The total value of construction and building improvements in the city of Oconto in 2021 — from new siding to new houses — soared 73% from the previous year, according to city records.

The value of the projects last year was $7.74 million, up from $4.48 million in 2020, says the Building Inspection Department’s 2021 annual report.

Though the actual number of permits declined slightly year-over-year by eight, to 470, they’re up significantly from the 392 issued in 2018 and 412 the following year.

“Our building permits have been going through the roof for the last few years,” said Mayor Lloyd Heier...

Promoting the Regional Brand
Netting a win: Carron Net Co. defies long-term odds for family business
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS 

It is commonly said that few family-owned businesses make it to the third generation. In Two Rivers, one historic company is proving that old adage wrong. With Carron Net Co.’s 90th anniversary on the horizon, fourth-generation owner Bill Kiel Jr. says the small manufacturer is stronger than ever. The netting company is seeing unprecedented growth and, in the last six years, has doubled its sales.

“Ours is one of the little American success stories,” he says. “My family members who came before me were resilient and adaptable, and all took a longer view for the company and the people who live in Two Rivers. Carron has provided a life for our family and given many families the opportunity to make a good living.”...

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Support an Entrepreneurial Climate and Small Business
Meeting a need: Main Oriental Market specializes in imported Asian products
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS  

When Kao Shoua Yang moved to the United States as a refugee from the Vietnam War, she knew what it was like to go without. Yang, a teenager at the time, and her family had little and were lucky to have one hot meal each day.

Yang’s experience motivated her to open a business selling the staple Asian foods people typically couldn’t afford to buy from a traditional store. In 2005, she started Main Oriental Market in 1,500 square feet of strip mall space in downtown Green Bay.

In 2011, CVS purchased the space the market was renting. Yang and her husband, Bruce — also a Vietnam War refugee — searched for another location in which to continue their business but couldn’t find the right one, leading to a two-year closure...

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Economic Development Feature
Sun Country adds nonstop Las Vegas flight from Green Bay's airport
WLUK  

ASHWAUBENON -- A new nonstop flight from Green Bay's airport to Las Vegas will start this fall.

Sun Country will begin service from Austin Straubel Airport to Las Vegas, beginning Sept. 9, 2022. Introductory fares start as low as $79 one way. They will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays.

“Only three months ago, we welcomed Sun Country Airlines to GRB,” said Airport Director Marty Piette, A.A.E. “with nonstop service to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, Florida and Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona. The new routes have done extremely well, and we have consistently heard from local travelers that Las Vegas is a destination that they’ve wanted, so I know there will be strong support for the flights. GRB looks forward to being a part of Sun Country Airlines’ continued growth, and I thank Sun Country Airlines for their investment in our region."....

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Promoting the Regional Brand
'Hamilton' is returning, while 'Aladdin' and 'To Kill A Mockingbird' will make Wisconsin debuts in 2022-23 season at the Fox Cities PAC
APPLETON POST-CRESCENT 

APPLETON – Broadway's megahit musical "Hamilton" is returning to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center to highlight its 20th anniversary season.

The PAC announced its lineup for the 2022-23 season at an in-person reveal event Monday.

"Hamilton" made its Wisconsin premiere at the PAC in October 2019. The musical, which scored 11 Tony Awards in 2016 and began touring the country in 2017, will make its return to the Fox Cities for a two-week engagement May 9-21, 2023...

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COVID-19 Vaccine Info & ARPA Resources
As our region continues to respond and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we will share updated info and resources on the New North website.
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