Special Event Internet for All Listening Tour
Governor Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, announced the Internet for All Wisconsin Listening Tour, a series of nine in person and two virtual interactive meetings to help develop the state 5-year Action Plan and state Digital Equity Plan.
These events are an opportunity for the public to share their experiences, ideas, and vision for a more connected Wisconsin. Participants can expect to learn more about the two Internet For All programs: Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity Planning, being administered by the Commission. Participants will also be asked for public input into the development of the plans...
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Downtown rebound: Main Street Bounceback grant program helps more than 1,600 New North businesses expand and move
INSIGHT ON BUSINESS
Despite a gaping hole in the ceiling and extensive water damage, the building at Waupaca’s 111 N. Main Street captured Megan Swisher’s imagination.
“When we walked in, it was in very rough condition, but we popped a couple of the drop ceiling tiles off and saw the original tin ceiling underneath,” Swisher says. “And I literally knew this place was for us.”
Swisher and her husband, Michael, purchased the historic 1870s building on May 1, 2021 for $35,000. The couple spent eight months and an estimated $150,000 gutting and renovating the street-level storefront, transforming it into Huck & Finn, a home décor store...
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Creative coast: Innovative solutions tackle housing, child care and workforce in Door, Kewaunee counties
INSIGHT ON BUSINESS Michelle Lawrie has spent the last 25 years working in economic development. In the last five of those, she has seen a distinct shift in focus from communities attracting employers to attracting employees.
“It’s all about attracting talent. That’s where everything is at,” says Lawrie, who has been executive director of Door County Economic Development Corporation since May 2022. “And when you talk about attracting workforce, all those other things come into play, like [lack of] housing and child care...”
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Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Wisconsin's Menominee Nation taps into sustainable roots with renewable energy training, solar installation
WPR The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin is taking steps to advance the transition to renewable energy on the reservation. Members of the tribe participated in a solar energy workshop at the College of Menominee Nation last week by Indigenized Energy, a nonprofit that works with tribes to pursue energy sovereignty. The Menominee also constructed a 40-kilowatt solar array outside of the college’s Sustainable Development Institute... Expansion and Business Development in the New North
City of Marinette completes its first small home project
WLUK FOX 11 MARINETTE - Forced fixer-uppers that break the bank may be a thing of the past in the city of Marinette. "This house will probably sell, I'd say, within the first couple weeks," said Francine Kitkowski, broker/owner of Assist 2 Sell Buyers & Sellers Realty, while pointing to a small home. Marinette has completed its first small home project to address the city's growing residential housing need... Read More 5>
Promoting the Regional Brand
Home, sweet home: NeighborWorks Green Bay builds stronger communities through housing solutions
INSIGHT ON BUSINESS With a vision to be a sustainable, recognized leader in community development, housing revitalization and innovative homeownership solutions, NeighborWorks Green Bay has been solving housing challenges and building stronger communities since 1982. Over the last four decades, the organization has served Green Bay neighborhoods and the greater community with homeownership preparation services, down-payment and closing cost assistance lending, community-interest real estate development and other services, explains Noel Halvorsen, president and CEO... Read More 6> Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Urban Edge offers increased options for Suamico residents
PRESS TIMES SUAMICO - The development off of Lineville Road in Suamico known as Urban Edge has seen a lot of change in recent years.
From becoming host to the village’s first Starbucks to a CP Early Education & Care facility taking root in one of the complex’s largest buildings following the departure of Shopko, Urban Edge has become an integral piece of the village’s retail picture.
The area, being developed by Midwest Expansion Companies, is also a big part of Suamico’s residential growth as Urban Edge is host to several large scale multi-family housing units...
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Technology and Innovation
Building the future: Artificial intelligence could revolutionize construction industry
INSIGHT ON BUSINESS In today’s rapidly changing world, smart devices and artificial intelligence continue to creep into just about every industry. Construction is no exception — gone are the days of carrying clumsy rolls of paper blueprints and plans, when the humble hammer was the go-to tool of choice.
Today, everyone from equipment operators to inspectors can be seen scanning work sites and collecting data on tablets and other mobile machines during client walkthroughs. Emerging technologies within the industry include image recognition and reality capture software, as well as GPS positioning and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) scanning, just to name a few...
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The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center announces 2023-24 Amcor Education Series
FOX CITIES CHAMBER The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center announced the 2023-24 Amcor Education Series to a group of educators throughout Northeast Wisconsin attending the Educator Appreciation event on Thursday, April 27. The Amcor Education Series was created as a way to connect classroom lessons to live performing arts experiences. Through professional development for educators, the creation of performance guides and daytime education programming, the Center provides educational arts based learning opportunities for the next generation of community members...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Carlsville gets spotlight in this week's 'Discover Wisconsin' episode
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE CARLSVILLE - The small unincorporated community of Carlsville will get a bigger spotlight this week, thanks to "Discover Wisconsin." The nation's longest-running travel and tourism TV series will feature host Andrea Boehlke and her sisters spending a weekend in central Door County just north of Baileys Harbor on State 42... Read More 10> Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent Dept. of Workforce Development celebrates another record-breaking year in youth apprenticeships
MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced record participation in its Youth Apprenticeship (YA) programs, with 8,357 high-school juniors and seniors pursuing paid, on-the-job training in fields, including manufacturing, health, science, agriculture and more. This record number represents 30% more youth apprentices than the 2021-2022 school year. "With record low unemployment at 2.5% and a record number of jobs, Wisconsin employers are seeking new ways to connect with high-skill employees," said DWD Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek. "Youth Apprenticeship is one way for employers to find talent, and the program's record numbers show that it's a connector for employers and job seekers alike. Youth apprentices truly are the next generation of our workforce, Wisconsin's future nurses, construction workers, marketers, manufacturers, technology innovators, and more."
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