Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
The Giving Forest: The Menominee tribe has sustainably logged its forest in Wisconsin for 160 years. But that careful balance faces a crisis: too many trees and too few loggers.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
MENOMINEE COUNTY — Amid the sprawling farmlands of northeast Wisconsin, the Menominee forest feels like an elixir, and a marvel. Its trees press in, towering and close, softening the air, a dense emerald wilderness that’s home to wolves, bears, otters, warblers and hawks, and that shows little hint of human hands.
Yet over the last 160 years, much of this forest has been chopped down and regrown nearly three times. The Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin, its stewards, have pulled nearly two hundred million cubic feet of timber from this land since 1854 — white pine cut into museum displays and hard maple made into basketball courts for the Olympics.
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Schulz appointed president of Pierce Manufacturing
THE BUSINESS NEWS APPLETON – Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, announced Bob Schulz has been appointed to serve as company president.
As part of the overall vocational strategy, Schulz will have responsibility for Pierce, Airport Products (ARFF) and Frontline Communications brands.
“Bob is a proven leader with a deep understanding of our Pierce, Airport Products and Frontline Communications businesses and our dealer network,” Jim Johnson, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and Vocational segment president, said. “We are excited and confident to have Bob’s strong leadership, customer relationships and drive for results steering these exceptional brands.”
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
HNTB expands presence to Green Bay with new office space
THE BUSINESS NEWS GREEN BAY – HNTB Corporation, an infrastructure solutions firm, is expanding into Green Bay, which Ashley Booth, Wisconsin office leader and vice president, said will support the increasing amount of transportation- and infrastructure-related work in the area. “Expanding into Northeast Wisconsin is a natural extension of our firm’s business growth and will allow us to better serve our clients and support economic growth in the area by creating new job opportunities,” he said. The firm – which focuses on engineering and architectural services for bridges, roadways, highways, tolling, transit, rail, planning and program/construction management – has leased a 2,456-square-foot office located in the Ashwaubenon Boardwalk building (480 Pilgrim Way, Suite 1360). Promoting the Regional Brand
Shawano unveils long-awaited 'Naberhood'
WLUK FOX 11 SHAWANO -- After about six years of planning, Shawano finally unveiled its new "Naberhood."
"The Naberhood" name is in honor of the historical building, developed by Franklin Naber, that previously stood on the land.
After years of neglect, the space has transformed from a "dead space" to one that is full of people and life, according to City Administrator Eddie Sheppard.
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Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Providing a place to belong, network and connect: Asian Corporate & Entrepreneur Leaders chapter launches in Northeast Wisconsin
THE BUSINESS NEWS NORTHEAST WISCONSIN – As an Asian-American young professional living and working in Green Bay, Mai Nu Vang said she sought a professional group of her peers to connect and bond with. The Green Bay Area Public School District middle school teacher said discovering and attending a meeting about the Asian Corporate & Entrepreneur Leaders-Northeast Wisconsin (ACEL NEW) provided that opportunity. “I went to (an event) and a light bulb went on,” she said. “I thought, ‘This is just what I want.’ As a teacher, you give and give, and this is an (opportunity) for me to receive, to keep learning, to talk openly and safely talk to others who have my experience so I can continue to learn and improve as a leader.” Read More 5> Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
More and more Wisconsin farmers are going green -- with positive impacts seen already
WBAY OUTAGAMIE COUNTY - They call themselves the Peninsula Pride Farmers. For the past three years, they’ve taken part in a data-driven study to find out if their goals to go green are working.
They want to use greener farming practices, discover more and spread ideas to others who work the land.
Paul Cornette spends most of his days among the crops and the cows - he says spring is a busy time of the year on his dairy farm in Luxemburg.
“I think farmers have always been stewards of the land. I think we’ve always cared,” he remarked.
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Leadership in the New North
Ripon College inaugurates first woman president
WLUK FOX 11 RIPON -- The 14th president of Ripon College, and the first woman to hold the position in the school's 172-year history, was officially inaugurated on Saturday.
Victoria Folse started at the college on July 1, 2022.
She has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, having previously served as the director and endowed chair of the School of Nursing at Illinois Wesleyan University and executive director of Counseling and Health Services.
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Opening opportunities in growing industry: UWO will offer new biomedical engineering degree starting next school year
THE BUSINESS NEWS OSHKOSH – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a near 10% employment growth for biomedical engineers through 2031 – with approximately 1,200 jobs opening up each year, on average, during that time.
According to Ahmed Nasif, an associate electrical engineering technology professor at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (UWO) – a career in biomedical engineering – a field of engineering focused on designing medical devices, technologies, computer systems and software – has been ranked as one of the best jobs in America for the past five to 10 years.
To accommodate this growth and help prepare students for the wide range of opportunities in the growing field, Nasif said the university is adding a biomedical engineering degree program starting this fall. Read More 8>
Special Event
EAA hiring hundreds to be part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023
WBAY OSHKOSH - EAA AirVenture is hiring for this summer’s main event!
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is hosting walk-in hiring events for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 jobs beginning on April 29. EAA says it’s looking to fill as many as 700 temporary positions.
EAA AirVenture will be held July 24-30. EAA says these temporary positions are excellent opportunities for many people, including students or retirees.
Positions available include retail associate, security/event support, auto parking cashier, camper registration, facilities staff, and bartender.
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