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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Nature's Way announces expansion to Gummy facility in Green Bay
WBAY
The supplement manufacturer has announced a 116,000 square foot addition to the 80,000 square foot Gummy facility, which opened two years ago.
Construction will begin this summer with the goal to be finished by the 3rd quarter of 2023. The facility is located on Challenger Dr.
Nature’s Way plans to hire 25-30 additional employees...Promoting the Regional Brand
'A huge milestone': Door County Candle Co. raises over half-a-million dollars for relief efforts in Ukraine
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE STURGEON BAY - When Door County Candle Co. started its Ukraine Candle fundraiser in February, owner Christiana Gorchynsky Trapani's goal was to raise $5,000 by selling a vanilla-scented candle in the blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag and donating all the profits. Now that the company's raised over 100 times that amount? "I'm obviously shocked, thrilled, and very, very, happy," Trapani said. "Getting to over half a million dollars was a huge milestone."... Promoting the Regional Brand
Manitowoc, here are the winners of Progress Lakeshore's 2022 Excellence in Economic Development Awards - Sachin Shiveram named 'Accelerator of the Year'
MANITOWOC HERALD TIMES REPORTER
MANITOWOC - Progress Lakeshore, Manitowoc County’s economic development agency, held its 2022 Excellence in Economic Development Awards Breakfast Tuesday at The Venue at Union Square. The following award recipients were announced. Information about the winners was provided by Progress Lakeshore....
Encourage Educational Attainment
St. Norbert College: Green Bay Catholic Education receives significant anonymous donation to "invest in teacher excellence"
ST. NORBERT COLLEGE Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has announced a generous donation titled “Invest in Teacher Excellence.” The intention of this gift is unprecedented and was made possible through an anonymous benefactor’s strong belief in Catholic education and the professional development of GRACE teachers. The “Invest in Teacher Excellence” program will serve GRACE teachers in two capacities, offering a GRACE Educator Master’s Degree Path Program through St. Norbert College and initiating a Top Teacher Talent Award that will recognize exceptional teachers and provide a stipend to support continued teaching success. ..Read More 4>
Promoting the Regional Brand
Winneconne High School student wins Congressional Art Competition
WLUK GREEN BAY -- The works of young artists were on display Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-8th District, announced the winner of the Congressional Art Competition at the Neville Public Museum. The annual competition allows high school students to showcase their works across each congressional district. The winning entry will be displayed for one year in the Canon Tunnel at the U.S. Capitol in D.C... Read More 5> Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
People of Progression Hosts First Ever Hip Hop Health Fair at the Wisconsin Academy of Sports in Grand Chute
PEOPLE OF PROGRESSION GRAND CHUTE – People of Progression (POP), a volunteer organization focused on helping marginalized African-Americans in the Fox Valley, is hosting the first-ever Hip Hop Health Fair on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Wisconsin Academy of Sports, located at 3375 W. College Ave. in Grand Chute (map).
Several esteemed guests attending include former NFL players, a former USA International soccer player, movement specialists, massage therapists and holistic wellness professionals. There will also be live music provided by DJ BWoop and an appearance by Vibez TV.
“The pandemic has had a profound impact on so many people’s physical and mental health,” explained Kristen Gondek, People of Progression co-founder. “The impact the pandemic has taken on the Black community is so much greater, and we’re hoping to bring that community out for some fun and some good old-fashioned physical activity.”...
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Door County Maritime Museum hosting several events in 2022
DOOR COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUM We are thrilled to open our seasonal locations for the 2022 summer season!
Cana Island Lighthouse, the Death's Door Maritime Museum and the historic tug John Purves are all open as of Sunday, May 1. Cana Island and Death's Door are open seven days a week, 10am-5pm. Purves tours are offered daily at 10:30am, 11:45am, 1:15pm and 2:30pm – with docent availability. We look forward to seeing you at all three DCMM ports of call.
Please join us at 11am on Sunday, May 22 (National Maritime Day) for the Grand Opening of the Jim Kress Maritime Lighthouse Tower! A brief ceremony will be followed by the Museum’s tugboat John Purves leading the nationwide #MaritimeHonors salute at noon. No RSVP is required for this event.....
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Sargento will acquire fellow Wisconsin family owned company Baker Cheese
SHEBOYGAN PRESS
PLYMOUTH – Sargento Foods announced Tuesday that it will acquire Baker Cheese Factory, Inc., a Wisconsin company known across the country for its mozzarella string cheese.
Sargento, which is headquartered in Plymouth and also family-owned, said in a statement Tuesday that there is currently a high demand for cheese snacks and the acquisition of Baker Cheese will allow Sargento to grow its packaged cheese products...
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
AriensCo to release new mini-skid steer line this fall
WLUK
BRILLION -- A Brillion company says it will release a new mini-skid steer line this fall following an acquisition.
AriensCo recently purchased Canadian company, Thomas Equipment from A-L Parts Inc.
Thomas Equipment has been a manufacturer of outdoor equipment for 79 years and in 1969, the company introduced the world’s first hydrostatic drive skid-loader...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Sheboygan's new state-of-the-art animal shelter opens to the public Friday. Here's what to know about the facility
SHEBOYGAN PRESS
SHEBOYGAN - The all-new, state-of-the-art Humane Society of Sheboygan County Carol Hollfelder Animal Shelter will open to the public Friday after a ribbon-cutting earlier this week.
The facility, at 3209 N. 21st St. in Sheboygan, includes a retail store, enhanced and expanded animal spaces, a full surgical suite for spay and neuter services and for medical and surgical needs of shelter pets, and a community room.
In late summer, a 3.5-acre dog park that will be available to the public will also open at the site...
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| | Sachin Shivaram, chief executive officer of Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc received the Economic Accelerator of the Year Award at the 2022 Progress Lakeshore Excellence in Economic Development event. The award recognizes an individual or organization that has played a key role in economic development. In addition to being a board member of the New North, Sachin is a member of the Governor's Council on Workforce Investment, serving as a voice for Northeast Wisconsin and the Lakeshore on a state level. See Herald Times Reporter story above.
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