New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
ThedaCare surpasses 50K COVID-19 vaccines administered
WLUK NEENAH -- ThedaCare has reached a milestone in the COVID-19 vaccination process.
The Fox Valley health system has surpassed 50,000 vaccines administered. Between Dec. 24, 2020 and Sunday, 51,034 vaccines have been administered, according to a news release.
Between Wednesday and April 27, ThedaCare expects to receive 2,478 doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccine. A target of 10,000 vaccinations per week continues, the health system says....
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Goodwill NCW celebrates 50 years
WFRV
GREEN BAY – For shoppers, it’s all about hunting for a bargain but behind the scenes at Goodwill, it’s all about opportunity as our local district celebrates 50 years.
Local 5 Live celebrates with a fashion show highlighting some program participants working to elevate people and eliminate barriers to employment....
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Restaurant industry facing worker shortage as business comes back
WBAY
NEENAH, Wis. (WBAY) - Restaurants lost a lot of business last year due to the pandemic. But now, as things are looking up, a new problem is plaguing the industry.
The restaurant industry has been one of the hardest hit during the pandemic, with many having to take extreme measures to stay afloat. “We had to lay off team members, and that was just a real tough decision because we know how much it impacted them, their families, their loved ones, their lives,” said Ryan Batley.
Batley is the general manager of Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel in Neenah, which includes a Ground Round restaurant.
Now, with vaccinations up and summer weather on the way, business is coming back to restaurants. It makes Batley hopeful, but it does create a new industry issue...
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J.J. Keller: Survey reveals the state of fleet management
WisBusiness.com
The J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights, the research arm of J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of safety and regulatory compliance solutions, released its second Transport Industry Study, The State of Fleet Management — Insights on Today’s Fleet Manager. The survey, fielded from November 12 to December 21, 2020, reveals that 2020 was a year of profound challenges for fleet professionals. They feel a significant burden for driver safety and desire leadership support. Most are part of smaller organizations (less than 100 trucks) and feel stresses with too many meetings, multiple responsibilities, and insufficient time to do what they need to do....
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New concert venue holds first event in Ashwaubenon
WBAY
ASHWAUBENON -- With vaccinations underway, we’re starting to see more events and activities open in the area. Thursday night, the Epic Event Center in Ashwaubenon opened for its first concert at the former Gordmans store at 2351 Holmgren Way. Three acts took the stage, headlined by the rock band Otherwise.
The new entertainment venue has a capacity to host up to 2,100 people but is starting with a capacity of about 400. Earlier this year, Epic announced it would open with a limited capacity in a pod format, allowing groups of up to 6 people to sit together, six feet apart from other groups...
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Titletown welcomes Spring with upcoming outdoor activities as temperatures rise
WFRV
GREEN BAY – Multiple outdoor events will be happening in Titletown, including six feet tall pivoting prisms.
According to officials from April 16 to May 31, Prismatica will be back as the interactive art installation will feature 25 pivoting prisms that transmit and reflect every color on the visible spectrum. The traveling installation will be situated on the Titletown Plaza and be available during regular park hours...
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