Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Breakthrough announces move to Titletown District; Community Foundation to buy downtown train depot office space
Green Bay Press Gazette
ASHWAUBENON - Breakthrough, a company that helps shippers reduce fuel use and transportation costs, will move its approximately 100 employees from downtown Green Bay into a new headquarters in the Titletown District, just west of Lambeau Field.
The company announced Monday morning that its headquarters would occupy almost two whole floors of the office building under construction at the west end of the Titletown area. The company expects to make the move by late fall...
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Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Amcor creates soft plastic food wrapper made with recycled content for KitKat
Packaging Europe
Partnering together Amcor, Nestlé, CurbCycle, iQ Renew, Licella, Viva Energy Australia, LyondellBasell, REDcycle, and Taghleef Industries, leveraged their individual expertise in collecting and processing soft plastic waste to create the prototype KitKat wrapper for the Australian market.
Simon Roy, vice president and general manager for Amcor Flexibles Australia and New Zealand commented: “This is an exciting time for Amcor and our participation in this project is fully aligned with our commitment to ensure all our packaging is designed to be recyclable or reusable by 2025...
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Broadband grant helps expand Washington Island services
DoorCountyDailyNews.com
Broadband internet service is taking the next step on Washington Island. The state Public Service Commission awarded the Washington Island Electric Cooperative and its partners, Nsight and Door County, a grant of $297,603 for Phase 2 of its broadband expansion. That will involve hooking up to the underwater fiber optic cable between the island and the Door County mainland. Robert Cornell, the Manager of the Washington Island Electric Cooperative, says the next phase will help about a fifth of the island's customers. That includes key service providers....
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Leadership in the New North
From Bank Teller to the C-Suite
Associated Bank
When Nicole Kitowski began working at Associated Bank at age 16, she never imagined the professional journey she would take.
“I began as a co-op student, working as a teller, weekdays after class and on the weekends,” said Kitowski, who is now Chief Risk Officer for Associated. “Being a teller is the ‘boots on the ground’ of banking. I loved the opportunity to learn hands-on while interacting with customers and completing training offered by the bank...
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Denver nonstop returns to ATW
WFRV
The pandemic caused many flight cancellations, but three months into the new year; Appleton airport is seeing more and more passengers.
With sales up, they are reintroducing a community favorite flights. The Denver nonstop flight is a daily flight, that departs in the morning and returning in the evening...
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Promote the Regional Brand
ThedaCare Medical Centers-Shawano and Waupaca Named 2021 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals
ThedaCare
NEENAH, Wis. – Two ThedaCare hospitals have been recognized as 2021 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals. ThedaCare Medical Centers-Shawano and Waupaca earned the recognition, which is determined by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This 11th annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Hospital Strength INDEX®.
“Earning this designation at two of our Critical Access Hospitals continues to highlight ThedaCare’s commitment to delivering high quality care throughout our service area, and ensuring access to that care for Wisconsinites living in rural communities,” said David Corso, Vice President of the ThedaCare Central Region, which includes ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca. “We are extremely proud of all of the team members who helped us achieve this recognition. We are also grateful to the patients who trust us with their health and care every day...
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Leadership in the New North
Women's Organization Honors Dr. Susan May
Fox Valley Technical College
Dr. Susan May has been selected by the Mid-Day Women’s Alliance (MDWA) as one of its 2020 Women of Distinction.
Every year MDWA, a local organization committed to supporting and empowering women in the Fox Cities region, conducts a search for nominees who demonstrate strength of character, courage, optimism and have a positive impact on the community.
For this year’s selection, the organization also focused on celebrating women who are doing amazing work in the community to make a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Promote the Regional Brand
Fox Cities Chamber Announces Jewelers Mutual Group as Gold-Certified Employee Friendly Worklplace
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce
FOX CITIES, Wis. – (March 30, 2021) – Jewelers Mutual Group of Neenah has been certified as a gold-level Employee Friendly Workplace in the Fox Cities, marking the first time an employer has achieved the prestigious gold-level distinction. The honor marks the second-straight year of certification for Jewelers Mutual Group, which was a silver-certified Employee Friendly Workplace in 2020. The Employee Friendly Workplace certification program was created by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce to recognize area employers who demonstrate a significant commitment to promoting work/life integration by creating a positive work environment and experience for all employees. The gold-level distinction is awarded to Employee Friendly Workplaces that that exemplify a supportive work environment by prioritizing policies and practices focused on employee wellbeing...
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