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New North Summit Early Bird Registration rate ends soon
NEW NORTH – Remember to take advantage of the early-bird discount ending April 15! The 2023 Summit will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will feature a variety of presenters, plus ample networking time for attendees... Read More 1> Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Green Bay eyed as location for innovative plastic recycling system FOX 11 ONLINE GREEN BAY -- Because of the material make up, less than 10% of consumer plastics are recycled. Two professors, one from UW-Madison and the other from michigan Tech, are hoping to increase that number. For years, consumers have been recycling cans, plastic bottles, cardboard and paper -- a lot of materials that are made in Northeast Wisconsin. But there is still a large percentage of plastic packaging materials that end up in the landfill... Read More 2> Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Apply now for the inaugural Tribal Supportive Housing Institute
WHEDA Applications are now being accepted to participate in the Wisconsin Tribal Supportive Housing Institute. The goal of the institute is to increase capacity within tribal communities to develop supportive housing, both on and off tribal land, and to reduce the timeline for building supportive housing by improving the planning and development process.
The Tribal Institute will accept up to 11 teams and provide them with technical assistance and training to take a supportive housing development from an idea to reality. Ideally, teams would include, at a minimum, a developer partner, a supportive service provider, a property management partner, and other key tribal staff... Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Froedtert Health and ThedaCare take first step to combine organizations
THEDACARE Froedtert Health and ThedaCare announced today they have signed a letter of intent to come together as one organization to advance local health care for patients and improve health and the delivery of health care in Wisconsin.
“Both of our organizations have deep, long-standing ties in the communities we serve. Our Wisconsin roots have been instrumental in building creative solutions to meet our communities’ health needs,” said Cathy Jacobson, president and CEO of Froedtert Health. “By coming together with the state’s leader in regional community health, our combined organization will be poised to meaningfully address health equity and disparities, enhance access to a broader array of services and make it easier for patients to navigate the health care system. The Medical College of Wisconsin will continue to be an important partner in our work together...”
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Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Autism Acceptance: Celebrating Differences in the Fox Cities
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY REGION In the Fox Valley, acceptance happens every day.
April is Autism Acceptance Month — 30 days dedicated to embracing the diverse and unique experiences across the autism community. But true inclusion is a year-round effort. The Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin works throughout the calendar year to ensure that autistic individuals and their families feel a sense of belonging.
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Study: Mercury Marine had $5.4 billion economic impact on Fond du Lac in 2022
NBC 26 FOND DU LAC -- Five point four billion dollars —that’s billion with a “b”—and it’s the total economic impact that boat engine manufacturer Mercury Marine had on Fond du Lac in 2022.The number comes from a study by Envision Greater Fond du Lac, using a mathematical formula to determine how Mercury Marine's 4,250 employees impacted the economy... Read More 6> Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Port of Green Bay development continues at Fox River mouth site
FOX 11 NEWS GREEN BAY -- Work continues on a much-anticipated long-term project for the Port of Green Bay.The venture would develop the site of the former Pulliam Power Plant at the mouth of the Fox River.
"We're creating a blank slate in hoping to a attract a business there that will make full use of it," said Mark Walter, Port of Green Bay Business Development Manager... Read More 7>
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Employee reaches 50 years at Pierce Manufacturing, company gives back
WEAREGREENBAY.COM APPLETON -- 50 years is an important milestone. Whether it’s a marriage, a birthday, or the number of years at a job, the occasion always calls for a celebration. Dan Genske, a Bar Operator in the Bar and Fabrication Department, has worked at Pierce Manufacturing since 1973, and on Tuesday, the company he gave so much to gave back to him... Read More 8>
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Northeast Wisconsin environmental projects to receive over $700,000 in federal grants
FOX 11 NEWS
Several Northeast Wisconsin environmental projects are receiving federal funds from the USDA Forest Service through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
The USDA Forest Service announced Tuesday that it is investing $1.16 million to support 11 Wisconsin restoration projects.
The largest grant was awarded to the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District -- $294,326 to support a NEW Water partnership to reduce runoff in Brown County...
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Making A Difference: Women are taking over downtown De Pere
WBAY.COMDE PERE -- In this month’s “Wisconsin Women Making a Difference,” we’re checking in with local business owners in De Pere. It turns out, women are taking over downtown De Pere in the best way. Aisha Morales got the chance to speak with some of those women, who each have their own goals but nothing is possible without all of them working together... Read More 10>
Support an Entrepreneurial Climate and Small Business These early Sheboygan County cheesemakers helped propel Wisconsin cheese past New York cheese SHEBOYGAN PRESS
SHEBOYGAN FALLS -- Two brothers ignited the cheese industry in Sheboygan County with a farm factory and stand-alone operations in the 19th century. Before the advent of a cheese factory, cheese was made in farm kitchens. That early cheese product was infrequently sold at market. It had several problems, which included, collecting, temperature control, rennet enzyme application, sanitation, refrigeration and aging... Read More 11>
Leadership in the New NorthNWTC Selects New PresidentNWTCNortheast Wisconsin Technical College has named Dr. Kristen Raney as the next president of the institution, making her the first female and eighth president in the College’s 111-year history. Dr. Kristen Raney will begin her role on July 1, 2023, following the retirement of Dr. H. Jeffrey Rafn who served the College and community for 26 years. Dr. Rafn’s term was one of the longest tenures at NWTC... Read More 12>
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