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Schreiber Foods propels women's leadership forward in northeast Wisconsin
WFRV CHANNEL 5
GREEN BAY – Schreiber Foods made a very generous gift to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Institute for Women’s Leadership.
The gift establishes an endowment to provide long-term sustainability for the Institute, now renamed the Schreiber Foods Institute for Women’s Leadership at UW-Green Bay.
In addition, the program is working to become the go-to resource in northeast Wisconsin, supporting women and their leadership journeys.
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Nicolet Mill continues long history in paper products
GO PRESS TIMES DE PERE — Wisconsin produces more paper than any state in the nation, and the Fox River Valley has been the center of production since the mid-1800s.
The construction of the locks system beginning in 1849 made it possible to ship goods along the river, and a number of flour mills were constructed.
The process of making paper out of wood pulp was first developed in England and soon made its way to the U.S.
With the massive forests of Wisconsin, making paper soon became the mainstay of Fox River milling.
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Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Robots, drones to help clean Lake Michigan beaches
INSIGHT ON BUSINESS Remote controlled robots and waterborne drones are coming to Northeast Wisconsin beaches and waterways this year to clean up trash and collect data. Meijer, a retailer headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with stores in Wisconsin, donated $1.5 million to expand a partnership with the Council of the Great Lakes Region that began last year. The council has collaborated with higher education programs including the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh to use remote-controlled robots and waterborne drones to pick up trash on beaches and in waterways. Leadership in the New North
Randy Zeimet named president of Triangle Manufacturing
INSIGHT ON BUSINESS Triangle Manufacturing Company, an Oshkosh-based industrial bearings and metal components manufacturer, has promoted Randy Zeimet to president.
An engineer, Zeimet joined the company in 2008 as director of production design, later serving as director of engineering and vice president of engineering.
During his time with Triangle, Zeimet managed the engineering and design of production parts, tooling and manufacturing systems, with an eye on automation and cost optimization. His experience also includes initiatives to improve safety in manufacturing operations and quality assurance.
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Encourage Educational Attainment
St. Norbert College Student Wins Top Paper Award at National Conference
WIS BUSINESS De Pere : St. Norbert College senior Crystal Schuster took home the top paper award at the Central States Communication Association (CSCA) conference in St. Louis, Mo. The conference was held March 30 through April 1. Schuster, a double major in psychology and communication and media studies, with a minor in Spanish, presented “Meet the Family: A Qualitative Investigation of Introducing Romantic Partners to Family Members.” She explored the important factors to consider when introducing a new romantic partner to one’s family, the implications for the relationships with family members and romantic partners after the introduction, how culture can impact this process and what advice adult children had regarding introducing a new partner to their family. Read More 5> Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Green Bay students in manufacturing program gain real-world experience
WLUK FOX 11
GREEN BAY -- Nearly a dozen Green Bay high school students were honored for their hard work and dedication to their future. The school district held a ceremony at West High School for 11 students in the Bay Link Manufacturing program.
The program features a high-precision manufacturing learning lab equipped to complete projects for local companies in the areas of industrial welding, machine fabrication, and metals. Students learn about the business of manufacturing through sales, marketing, accounting, production planning, bidding and purchase orders, and customer service... Read More 6>
Encourage Educational Attainment
UW-Green Bay STEM Family Day, Saturday, April 29, to include fun, hands-on learning for the entire family
UW-GREEN BAY Green Bay — The Brown County STEM Innovation Center on the UW-Green Bay campus will host the second annual STEM Family Day. This free event will be on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for high-energy, hands-on fun for the entire family, including robotics, rockets, arcade games, and so much more. Ice Clouds, Taqueria Maldonado’s, and Minzo’s Kitchen will be available on site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Some of the specific activities include: arcade games and game design, cardboard engineering, fingerprinting 101, Lego building, water bottle lava lamps, foam wood derby, seed starting, UV bead bracelets, nature walks, design your own paper plate hat, aquatic robotics, laser cutting personalized backpack tags, 3D printing demonstrations, book/journal bonding, paper airplanes, tallest tower challenge, bottle rocket building, and more!
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BLS data: Wisconsin statewide unemployment rate hits new record low of 2.5% in March; State adds 900 jobs for month
WISCONSIN DEPT. OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of March 2023, which showed Wisconsin's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 2.5%. The total number of unemployed people dropped 6,400 over the month of March and 8,600 over the year to a new record low of 76,600. In addition, total seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs increased 900 over the month of March and 41,400 year-over-year to hit a new record high of 2,997,900. The total jobs number puts the state 3,900 jobs above the pre-COVID-19 peak in January 2020.
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Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Packers donate over 400 trees to Brown County communities as part of green initiative
WFRV BROWN COUNTY – The Green Bay Packers greeted Brown County communities on Thursday as part of the team’s annual ‘First Down for Trees’ program.
For every first down the Green Bay Packers earned in the 2022-23 season, a tree would be donated to one of 16 participating Brown County communities.
This year, the program reportedly donated 403 trees provided by Meacham Nursery and Leaves Inspired, two local tree nurseries.... Read More 9>
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Algoma Chamber Launches Viking Cruise Dedicated Page
ALGOMA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ALGOMA - The Algoma Chamber of Commerce has launched a new dedicated Facebook page for Viking Cruises this summer. The page will provide up-to-date information and news about the Viking Cruise ship's arrival and activities in the Algoma region. This initiative is aimed at promoting tourism and economic growth in the area. Visitors and locals alike can use the page to learn about upcoming events, attractions, and experiences that will make their Viking Cruise journey a memorable one. With stunning scenery, rich cultural history, and exciting activities, the Algoma region is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling on the Viking Cruise this summer.
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| | Ron Dunford, CEO of Schreiber Foods, announces the establishment of an endowment to provide long-term sustainability for the IWL, now known as the Schreiber Foods Institute for Women's Leadership at UW-Green Bay. See WFRV story above for more. |
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