Subject: 03.14.2022 New North Newsletter

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Special Event
Free Supplier Diversity Forum for Northeast Wisconsin
NEW NORTH & AFRICAN HERITAGE, INC.  

NEW NORTH -- New North has partnered with African Heritage, Inc. in providing a series of development sessions geared towards emerging and established entrepreneurs. The 5 part series will end with a Graduation at Appleton’s Jones Park in conjunction with a Juneteenth celebration. You can use the QR code on the flyer or register HERE...

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Special Event
Security and compliance workshop for manufacturers
NEWMA & ABAXENT 

NEW NORTH -- The NEW Manufacturing Alliance has partnered with Abaxent to offer a hands-on workshop that will inform you of the latest changes to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Space is limited and registration is required. For additional questions, please contact Adonica Randall, arandall@abaxent.com...

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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Relocating coal piles, expanding port could create more economic activity, add jobs
WLUK 

GREEN BAY -- Last week, Governor Tony Evers presented a multi-million dollar state grant to redevelop facilities at the former Pulliam Power Plant, located near the mouth of the Fox River.

The redevelopment would be the new home to the coal piles currently located downtown, just south of Mason Street.

Redeveloping the former Pulliam power plant property also means expanding the port...

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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Sheboygan affordable housing to get boost from $8 million SCEDC program
SHEBOYGAN PRESS 

SHEBOYGAN -- Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation has raised $8 million toward a $16 million total goal to assist in breaking down barriers to workforce development in the county.

The agency said it will use some of the initial funding to launch a new community housing development program to support the construction of 600 new affordable housing units in the next three to five years....

Promoting the Regional Brand
Door County Candle Company makes $125,000 donation to nonprofit helping Ukraine
WBAY

STURGEON BAY -- Door County Candle Company has announced its first donation to benefit the people of Ukraine.

The company, owned by Ukrainian-American Christiana Gorchynsky Trapani, posted on Facebook Friday that a donation of $125,000 has been made to Razom for Ukraine.

Door County Candle Company has sold thousands of blue and yellow candles to benefit the people of Ukraine. Russia has shown no sign of slowing its attacks on Ukraine. Much of the world has rallied around Ukraine against Russian aggression..

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Promoting the Regional Brand
Businesses in the Fox Valley helping Ukraine in unique ways
WLUK

FOX VALLEY -- People, businesses and organizations across the country have been figuring out ways to help Ukraine.

In the Fox Valley, two local businesses are using what’s at their disposal to show support.

“I think we all feel for those who are caught in the country and now are experiencing this horrible situation,” said chief executive officer for The Boldt Company Tom Boldt.

Millions have now fled their homeland of Ukraine trying to escape the horrific mounting violence....

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Leadership in the New North
Paper Converting Machine Company, of Barry-Wehmiller's Converting Solutions, augment leadership team
WIS BUSINESS   

GREEN BAY -- Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), as part of Barry-Wehmiller’s Converting Solutions platform, has filled several key roles on the leadership team in Green Bay in alignment with the platform’s strategic plan to grow local operations and expand its global footprint.

“Bringing together our global team to operate as one will drive innovation and help us better serve our customers who operate worldwide,” said Stan Blakney, Group President of BW Converting Solutions and PCMC. “Our augmented leadership team will allow us to better manage our expanding global footprint, enable us to offer our team members more professional opportunities and ensure we maintain our people-focused culture as we grow.”..

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After hearing about the injuries from the bombings in Ukraine, Boldt has stepped up and donated more than 13,000 safety glasses to protect civilians against shrapnel injuries – a $15,000 donation. Breadsmith of Appleton is also donating proceeds from a special cookie. See WLUK story above.
COVID-19 Vaccine Info & ARPA Resources
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