Special Event
NAI Pfefferle to host 2021 Real Estate Forecast Event
NAI Pfefferle/The New North NEW NORTH – A virtual real estate forecast event will be held at 12 p.m., April 20 by NAI Pfefferle, featuring local, regional and national market reports....
Read More 2>
New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
ThedaCare survey looks to improve health resources after COVID
WLUK NEENAH -- ThedaCare is looking to redevelop its health and well-being resources as it relates to the impacts of the pandemic through an online survey.
“ThedaCare is committed to empowering our patients and communities with programs and services to improve their health and well-being,” said Mark Cockley, MD, ThedaCare Chief Clinical Officer and President of the Clinically Integrated Network. “To help develop those resources, we want to hear from community members to truly understand the needs in our area, develop solutions and inspire action that leads to better health.”...
Read More 3>
Special Event
Goodwill NCW, Volunteer Fox Cities and Miron partner to host Earth Day donation drive
WFRV MENASHA – Goodwill NCW is teaming up with Volunteer Fox Cities and Miron Construction for an Earth Day donation drive on Thursday.
Officials say the Goodwill NCW truck that will be receiving donations will be located at Miron Construction, on 1471 McMahon Drive in Neenah, at the south end of the parking lot from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 22.
The organization says it will be accepting gently used shoes, handbags, home décor, jewelry, accessories, housewares, books, games, puzzles, small sporting equipment, holiday decorations, toys, linens and women’s, men’s and children’s clothing... Read More 4>
Promoting the Regional Brand
Art display brings color to Titletown
WLUK
ASHWAUBENON -- You'll find more than just green and gold colors in Titletown this spring.
One-of-a-kind art interactive, Prismatica, is now on display in the shadows of Lambeau Field.It features 25 pivoting prisms, standing more than six feet tall, transmitting and reflecting every color on the visible spectrum.
The traveling installation will be on display on the Titletown Plaza until May 31 and is free for all to see during park hours...
Read More 5> Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Wisconsin Fast Forward Grant Program now accepting applications
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce The Department of Workforce Development's Office of Skills Development (OSD) is again accepting applications for $2 million that has been designated to reimburse the expenses incurred for the occupational training or upskilling of workers, in response to identified business workforce needs. Grant applications are due 3 p.m. CST on May 6, 2021...
Read More 6> Economic Development Feature
Officials estimate full broadband coverage in Wisconsin could cost as much as $1.4 billion
Wisconsin State Journal
MADISON -- With the COVID-19 pandemic underscoring Wisconsin’s shortcomings in high-speed internet access, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have proposed historic funding boosts to address broadband connectivity.
But neither Gov. Tony Evers’ $200 million budget proposal nor a Republican-authored $500 million bill using one-time federal stimulus funds — while both substantially greater than the $74 million the state has spent on broadband over the past eight years — would cover the roughly $740 million to $1.4 billion needed to cover all residents by 2025...
Read More 7>
| 
