Subject: 04.08.2021 New North Newsletter

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 for their support as a Contributing level investor in 2021.

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Special Event
Program finalized for second New North Summit virtual event, set for
April 14

The New North
NEW NORTH, April 8, 2021 – The New North Summit ‘Playbook for Recovery’ series continues with a second virtual event on April 14 from 9-10 a.m. Themed as the ‘Business & Community Training Camp,’ the program lineup includes an emphasis on impacts to regional business and economic activity due to
COVID-19, along with updates on successful entrepreneurial efforts in the New North region.

A third virtual event will be held on May 12, followed by the traditional large, in-person New North Summit, scheduled for June 10 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay...
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Special Event
The Wisconsin Equity Summit is coming May 4 & 5
Fox Valley Technical College
Diversity and Inclusion Services at Fox Valley Technical College is proud to present The Wisconsin Equity Summit. This FREE and fully virtual summit is designed to build capacity for K-12 educators, community leaders, WTCS Colleges and beyond with a special focus on equitable practices to advance the success of traditionally marginalized student groups by including their voices. Hear from local and national experts focused on diversity, inclusivity, and equity along with opportunities to engage and network with other attendees through the application. Click HERE to register TODAY!
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New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
New North businesses getting back on track
Insight Publications
One in six businesses nationwide closed in 2020 due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and while the nation is technically still in a recession, it is showing strong signs of recovery.

Closer to home, Wisconsin and the New North are seeing lots of optimism as the economy begins to rebound, said Jeff Sachse, interim director of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Center for Customized Research and Services. Since last April, the CCRS has conducted monthly surveys to get a snapshot of how businesses are doing and to get their thoughts on the future....
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Encourage Educational Attainment
Evers tours aging Cofrin Library (at UWGB) in push for $96.3-million tech center
WBAY
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is touring the David A. Cofrin Library at UW-Green Bay as his administration recommends funding a new technology center to replace the decades-old building.

A $96.3 million Cofrin Technology and Education Center was one of several building projects recommended to the State Building Commission as part of the governor’s 2021-2023 Capital Budget. Republicans on the commission rejected the governor’s budget and sent it to the Joint Finance Committee where the Cofrin project could find support and live on....

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Promote the Regional Brand
Imagine Fox Cities seeks community feedback during pandemic
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce
FOX CITIES, Wis. — Imagine Fox Cities, an inclusive, community-wide initiative created to be intentional about shaping the future of the Fox Cities, is asking for feedback from people of all walks of life in the Fox Cities. Individuals are encouraged to share how they’re personally feeling now, and to look ahead to the next five years, related to physical and mental health, finances, life purpose and fulfillment, and emotional and social support. Feedback about overall community well-being also will be sought.

Imagine Fox Cities is gathering opinions through its well-being survey and asks people to contribute their voices by taking the survey online between April 1 and May 14, 2021. The survey is on Imagine Fox Cities’ website: imaginefoxcities.com/survey....

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New technology center being considered for the David A. Cofrin Library at UW-Green Bay, WBAY story above.
COVID-19 Updates & Resources
As the COVID-19 begins to have an increased impact on our businesses and communities, we thank our local media for keeping us informed. Additional resources can be found on the COVID-19 Updates page on the New North website.
CLICK HERE FOR COVID-19 UPDATES & RESOURCES

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