Subject: 05.18.2021 New North Newsletter

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Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
EPA selects Manitowoc, Milwaukee to receive Brownfields grants totaling $1.1 million
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

CHICAGO – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Manitowoc and Milwaukee have been selected to receive grant awards totaling $1.1 million in Brownfields funding through its Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) Grants. The funding will help the two communities assess and cleanup abandoned industrial and commercial properties that have been targeted for redevelopment...

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New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
Commonwealth Development awarded WHEDA tax credits for Brooke Street Loft development in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC REPORTER

FOND DU LAC - Commonwealth Development Corporation is among the businesses that will share $35.1 million in federal and state housing tax credits meant to advance affordable housing and economic recovery in Wisconsin.

The tax credit awards from Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority will support 33 housing projects in the state, including all four development submissions from Commonwealth....

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Attract Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Chamber introduces Greater Green Bay Community Concierge program
GREATER GREEN BAY CHAMBER 

Green Bay -- The Greater Green Bay Chamber is excited to unveil its Greater Green Bay Community Concierge program, a talent attraction-focused program intended to significantly enhance the recruitment and integration process for Greater Green Bay businesses....

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Attract Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Uplifting others: Women in Manufacturing expands reach in Wisconsin
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS

Growing up with a mother who was a manufacturing leader, Nicole Swanton didn’t fully appreciate the example her mom set until Swanton herself began to advance in her manufacturing career.

Swanton’s grandfather, Fred Ziegler, started the family business, Industrial Nameplate, out of his basement in 1960, eventually passing on ownership to his daughter and Swanton’s mother, Lynn Lanser. In December, Swanton became the third-generation president of the Appleton-based manufacturer specializing in custom industrial labels...

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Encourage Educational Attainment
'Rising Phoenix' Program expands at UWGB
WBAY   

GREEN BAY -- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s ‘Rising Phoenix” Program is expanding statewide, providing a higher education pathway for high school students. The program offers juniors and seniors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, to earn college credit before you even graduate high school. The Rising Phoenix Program started last fall at Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. Now, in Fall 2021, it will be adding many more schools in Ashland, Shawano, Wausau, Green Bay, and Milwaukee...

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Promoting the Regional Brand
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley surpasses Great Future Campaign goal
WLUK

APPLETON -- The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley has surpassed its Great Futures Campaign goal. The club raised more than $10 million, over its $9.875 million goal.

“This is an extraordinary community filled with people who believe that every young person deserves a chance to realize their own great future. Our investors gave generously and in doing so, have given us a chance to serve more kids and make an even bigger difference. Simply stated, we could not be more grateful for their trust and partnership," said CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley, Greg Lemke-Rochon...

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Promoting the Regional Brand
Sturgeon Bay maritime lighthouse tower provides panoramic view of area
WLUK

STURGEON BAY -- There is an old saying about a picture being worth a thousand words.

The view from the top of the new Jim Kress Maritime Lighthouse Tower in Sturgeon Bay might be one of those cases. Part of the site is being christened Saturday, and that's when people will be allowed to the top.

The elevator ride to the top the Door County Maritime Museum only takes a matter of seconds, but once the doors open...

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Commonwealth Companies plans to relocate its corporate offices to 42 S. Brooke Street to accommodate expansion.  Courtesy of Commonwealth Companies. Fond Du Lac Reporter, story above. 
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