Encourage Educational Attainment
Fox Valley Technical College receives donation from area employer (Amcor) to enhance education
WLUK
GRAND CHUTE -- A Fox Valley employer is making a difference in education for area college students.
Amcor donated $118,700 to Fox Valley Technical College to fund several automation, electronics and career exploration projects.
Technology and Innovation
Pierce to Feature North America’s First-in-Service Electric Fire Truck Among Other Standout Innovations at FDIC 2022
FIREFIGHTER NATION
APPLETON – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, announced it will showcase an extensive selection of the latest standout fire apparatus and technology developments at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 28-30, 2022. A main feature will be North America’s first-in-service and fully U.S. manufactured electric fire truck – the Pierce Volterra™ Pumper. Attendees will find Pierce’s display in the north end zone of Lucas Oil Stadium (booth #8807), which will feature 14 fire trucks and interactive opportunities to learn about the latest product and technology innovations...
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Leadership in the New North
Zuberbier joins Community First leadership team
COMMUNITY FIRST CREDIT UNION
April Zuberbier has joined Community First Credit Union as Senior Vice President of Investments & Insurance.
She comes to Community First after a 17-year career at Thrivent where she held various positions throughout the fraternal organization. Early in her career, she was a lead compliance analyst before becoming a manager involved in implementation of strategic initiatives. Later, she served as the Director of Process Management and Workforce Services leading multiple teams including Regulatory Services and Business Intelligence. She served as Chief of Staff to Thrivent’s Chief Administrative Officer, and Director of Business Execution...
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Rawhide Youth Services opens new home named after Bart Starr
WFRV
NEW LONDON – Rawhide Youth Services unveiled their newly built residential Starr Youth Home on Wednesday.
The behavioral and mental health agency offers Wisconsin and families a full array of services for at-risk youth. These services are expected to help equip the at-risk youth with tools to build healthy relationships and behaviors that will help them overcome life’s challenges...Read More 6>
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Excitement is building with Mulva Cultural Center construction
PRESS TIMES
This usually means construction season is getting underway for many businesses and highway departments.
But, thanks to the relatively mild winter, construction of the Mulva Cultural Center in De Pere hasn’t stopped.
When complete in summer 2023, the 75,000 square-foot, world-class cultural facility will showcase the finest traveling exhibits in the world and feature a state-of-the-art theater, educational classrooms, a large gift shop and specialty restaurant...Read More 7>
Promoting the Regional Brand
Da Vinci The Exhibition open at History Museum at the Castle in Appleton
WLUK
APPLETON -- A comprehensive look at the work of what many consider the original "Renaissance Man" is on display at The History Museum at The Castle in Appleton.
Since its creation more than five hundred years ago, it's being called the most photographed piece of artwork in the world.
"This is the painting for Da Vinci. This is the Mona Lisa. It's what he's most well-known for," said Erin Comer, The History Museum at the Castle Education and Collections Manager...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
State boys golf tournament moving to Blackwolf Run in Kohler
SHEBOYGAN SUN
The WIAA boys golf tournament is moving from Madison to Meadows Valley at Blackwolf Run in Kohler for this year’s tournament in June.
University Ridge, the home course of the University of Wisconsin Badgers golf team in Madison, has hosted the state boys golf tournament from 1994 to 2019 through the COVID-19 pandemic. The WIAA has an agreement to play at University Ridge through 2025. WIAA assistant director Tom Shafranski said University Ridge allowed the WIAA to pause its current agreement to pursue an alternate venue that could accommodate keeping the state tournament on the first Monday and Tuesday of June...
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Leadership in the New North
The Boldt Company announces executive promotions
FOX CITIES CHAMBER
DE PERE — Doug Dulin has been appointed Vice President of Strategy Development. In this role, he will support Boldt’s senior leadership team in developing organizational strategy for the construction services firm. He joined Boldt in 2020 as Director of Integrated Lean Project Delivery Services (ILPD) and has a background in lean production in manufacturing and healthcare sectors. He will be based out of the company’s Appleton, Wisconsin headquarters.
Mark Nolta will serve as Vice President of Corporate Estimating and Preconstruction. In this role, Nolta will continue to focus on developing a unified approach that leverages people, processes, and technology in preconstruction support for project teams and customers. Prior to joining Boldt in 2019, Nolta led estimating efforts for other general contractors and worked as a structural engineer. He will be based out of the company’s Appleton, Wisconsin headquarters....
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Leadership in the New North
Jessica Thiel named 2022 FVTC Alumnus of the Year
FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (FVTC)
Jessica Thiel, Editor of Insight Publications, has been named the recipient of the Fox Valley Technical College 2022 Outstanding Alumni Award.
A 2016 graduate of the Professional Communications program, Jessica earned the award for demonstrating the value of technical education through career advancement, community service, continued personal and educational growth, and support of the Wisconsin Technical College System...
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