Promoting the Regional Brand
New North proud of its 9 Main Street and 21 Connect Communities – honored at state event
WISCONSIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
LA CROSSE – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) recognized the best downtown revitalization projects of 2022 at the 32nd Wisconsin Main Street Awards ceremony held Friday at the La Crosse Center in downtown La Crosse.
“Powered by dedicated business people, volunteers and government officials, Wisconsin’s Main Street and Connect Communities are working hard to make our downtowns more vibrant and prosperous places,” said Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of WEDC. “These thriving communities with exciting places to work, beautiful outdoor recreation opportunities and safe, affordable housing are some of our state’s best talent attraction tools.”
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Curative Connections celebrates 75 years in Green Bay
THE BUSINESS NEWS GREEN BAY – First opening in 1948, Curative Connections – a Green Bay nonprofit that helps people find support when dealing with aging, dementia, brain injury or disabilities – is celebrating its 75th year of operation in 2023.
And if current president/CEO Jeanne Stangel has her way, Curative will be around for another 75 years.
“I’m one of the younger ones in the group in terms of being at Curative,” she said. “I’ve lived in this community for a long time, and Curative is one of the strongest nonprofit organizations around. It’s strong, sustainable and has survived 75 years of evolving with what the community needs.”
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Fond du Lac library honors former long-time county executive
WLUK FOX 11 FOND DU LAC (WLUK) -- A Fond du Lac library is honoring one of its greatest supporters: former County Executive Allen Buechel. Buechel died last March, but his legacy lives on -- particularly at the east side library that now shares his name.
The former FDLPL Express location is now the Allen J. Buechel Branch.
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Kewaunee County fisheries facility lets you see the fish up close
WLUK FOX 11 KEWAUNEE COUNTY -- The C. D. "Buzz" Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility in Kewaunee County is open to the public to learn more about the fish that swim in local waters. It's located at N3884 Ransom Moore Lane, Kewaunee.
Kewaunee County posted video of the facility and what takes place there on its Facebook site.
The fisheries facility allows visitors to watch the salmonids, and other fish. While at the facility right now, visitors can check out the Rainbow trout making the jump upstream through an underwater window.
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Future Neenah celebrates its 40th anniversary all year with amped up events for community
POST CRESCENT NEENAH - Since 1983, Future Neenah has serviced its community with a wide range of programs, events and projects throughout the city. The organization was initially formed to exclusively tackle downtown revitalization, according to assistant executive director, Sara Hanneman. "There was a group of community minded citizens who banded together to improve downtown Neenah," Hanneman said. "(They improved) the district through streetscaping and greenery and retention and recruitment of existing and new businesses." But once their initial goals were fulfilled, the group decided to continue on as an organization, naming themselves Future Neenah. By the 1990s, they'd made the decision to broaden their reach to the entire community and now Future Neenah's services and programs fall into three main categories: economic development, community partnerships and community events. Read More 5> Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
AriensCo earns Wildlife Habitat Council Gold-Level Certification
INSIGHT ON BUSINESS Brillion-based AriensCo has received re-certification from the Wildlife Habitat Council for its conservation efforts, this time at Certified Gold status on four projects. The Wildlife Habitat Council empowers companies to advance biodiversity, sustainability, employee engagement and community relations goals.
“The projects submitted for Prairie Oak Savanna, Forest, Bluebird/Tree Swallow, and Bumblebee efforts by AriensCo are recognized as meeting the strict requirements of WHC Conservation Certification,” said Margaret O’Gorman, WHC president. “Companies achieving WHC Conservation Certification, like AriensCo, are environmental leaders, voluntarily managing their lands to support sustainable ecosystems and the communities that surround them.”
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WMC accepting nominations for Friend of Environment Awards
INSIGHT ON BUSINESS Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – has opened nominations for its annual Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Awards Program.
WMC has facilitated the program for over 30 years as a means to demonstrate to state policymakers, businesses and the public that sound environmental practices are good for Wisconsin and its business environment. The organization is launching this year's program ahead of Earth Day, celebrated April 22 each year.
“Wisconsin companies representing a wide array of industries work hard to champion our environment,” said WMC Director of Environmental & Energy Policy Craig Summerfield. “This program gives us a great opportunity to highlight companies that go above and beyond to preserve the environment for future generations.”
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Interview: New NWTC President Kristen Raney
WBAY GREEN BAY - Northeast Wisconsin Technical College has signed a new president. With Jeffrey Rafin retiring on July 1, the selection process for his successor involved students along with faculty and staff and school officials.
We were joined on Action 2 News at 4:30 by the soon-to-be NWTC president, Kristen Raney. She spent 12 years in the Wisconsin technical college student at Chippewa Valley Tech in Eau Claire.
We talked with Dr. Raney about her early exposure to the technical college student and how much it’s changed, and the role of two-year institutions in higher education.
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