The Red Barn Wind Park, located in Grant County, is the fourth renewable energy project WPS has brought online since 2020 including the state’s first large-scale solar parks...
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Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
J.J. Keller introduces recyclable poly posters
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NEW NORTH -- J. J. Keller & Associates now manufactures labor law posters with a new eco-friendly, polypropylene (poly) material.
The new poly posters are 100% recyclable, so there's a decreased environmental impact when posters change — customers can simply recycle posters when they must be replaced to comply with mandatory federal or state changes.
“This new material not only supports employers’ environmental efforts, but also J. J. Keller’s ISO 14001 initiatives to improve the environment,” said Joel Clark, Portfolio Director with J. J. Keller. “We’re really excited to offer an environmental focus as a solution for our customers...”
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Seaway chooses Bayland for 57,000-square-foot expansion
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DE PERE --
Seaway Printing has selected Bayland Buildings as the design/build general contractor for a new 57,000-square-foot office, production, and warehouse facility at 2812 American Blvd., in the town of Lawrence.A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 10 a.m., April 20.
Seaway Printing has experienced significant success in recent years, fueling their decision to expand operations into new facilities. With the support of strategic partners like HP and Heidelberg, Seaway has seen a 20% compound annual growth rate over the past 7 years. The new facilities will allow them to continue to meet the evolving needs of customers...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Manitowoc Public Utilities secures community solar generation site
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MANITOWOC --
Manitowoc Public Utilities, in conjunction with GRNE Solar, is building a community solar generation facility on Hecker Road just south of Viebahn Street.According to a news release, MPU recently signed a lease with City of Manitowoc to utilize the space, which is an old gravel pit, for solar panels as part of its new community solar program.
The program is intended to give customers the chance to participate in solar without the upfront cost that rooftop solar panels require...
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Support an Entrepreneurial Climate and Small Business
Commemorating individuals, events for 75 years: Medalcraft Mint has manufactured custom medals, challenge coins, military insignia in Northeast Wisconsin for more than seven decades
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GREEN BAY -- Medalcraft Mint’s origins date back 75 years to a blacksmith shop in Kewaunee.
Since then, the manufacturing company continues to specialize in a number of medallic needs, however, who they work with and how they do it has evolved significantly over the decades.
“We like to say we’re a U.S. manufacturer specializing in custom medals, challenge coins, military insignia and medallic needs,” Company President Jerry Moran said. “We’re making a piece of art.”
Moran purchased the company located at 2660 W. Mason St., Green Bay about 17 years ago, and said he set out to position it for future viability...
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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Midwestern values support woman's lifelong dreams: Tina Sauerhammer is the youngest to graduate from UWGB, UW Medical School and was a member of the medical team for the first full face transplant
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GREEN BAY -- Born and raised in Green Bay, Tina Sauerhammer said the values and education she gained from growing up in the Midwest propelled her into a successful career as a plastic surgeon.
Sauerhammer, who now runs her own practice – Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery – said she works to give back to a community that has helped her throughout the years...
Special Event
Thompson Center announces Leadership Across Generations
WISBUSINESSMADISON -- The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership is pleased to announce the Leadership Across Generations Panel on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 starting at 6:30 p.m. at UW-Green Bay Student Union, Phoenix Rooms B&C.
Join authors of Leadering with Care in a Tough World, Bob DeKoch and Phil Clampitt for a panel discussion about the challenges of leading multi-generational workforces. DeKoch has devoted his entire career to leadership roles, refining his own skills, and mentoring hundreds of aspiring leaders. Clampitt, a Blair Endowed Chair of Communication at UW-Green Bay, has consulted on leadership, communication, and strategic planning with organizations such as Nokia, PepsiCo, The US Army War College, Schneider National and Dental City.
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