Special Event Thought leader, futurist Alida Al-Saadi added to New North Summit agenda
NEW NORTH - Mere weeks remain until the largest regional economic-development event in Northeast Wisconsin – the New North Summit – takes place. With that, the gathering’s vibrant agenda continues to firm up with the addition of a keynote speaker and a local national-anthem singer.
Registration for the 2023 New North Summit, set for Thursday, June 8, at the Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay, remains available at www.newnorthsummit.com.
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Town Square sells building to Green Lake business owner
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Town Square Community Center announced it has sold the former Green Lake County safety building to a business owner, with plans to use proceeds to support the nonprofit’s community center’s programs and upkeep of the historic courthouse building which Town Square will continue to own.
“The sale begins an exciting new chapter for Town Square,” said Executive Director Kris Anderson. “The reduced overhead allows us to direct resources into the courthouse building and community-enriching programs for generations to come...”
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Schneider plans to use AI technologies at new innovation center
WLUK FOX 11 NEWS ASHWAUBENON - One of Northeast Wisconsin's biggest employers showed off its new multi-million-dollar innovation space called The Grove on Wednesday. Trucking company Schneider National will be using this space to test new technologies in artificial intelligence, collaboration and more... Read More 3>
Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
'Signing Day' held for Fox Valley youth apprentices enter skilled trades careers
WLUK FOX 11 NEWS APPLETON - Twenty-five area students either took the first step -- or next step -- in their construction careers Wednesday morning.Boldt Construction celebrated its youth apprentices with a "signing day."
These apprentices are committing to pursue a career in the skilled trades, a sector in high demand due to large labor shortages... Encourage Educational Attainment
Menominee Indian High School students make history through dual-credit program
WLUK FOX 11 NEWS ASHWAUBENON - For the first time in an area college's history, high school students are graduating with an associate of arts degree. Four students of Menominee Indian High School did so through a the 4x4 dual-credit program offered through Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Shawano.
They walked the stage with other NWTC graduates Wednesday... Read More 5>
Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Waupaca County's 'Catch a Ride' program breaks down transportation barriers for workers
WLUK FOX 11 NEWS WAUPACA - A Waupaca County program was highlighted for giving workers more than just a lift to work.
On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation held a celebration for the "Catch a Ride" program at Waupaca Foundry.
The program reached a milestone, offering more than 1,000 rides to and from work... Special Event
The Wall That Heals is visiting these two northern Wisconsin communities in May and June
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is coming to northern Wisconsin in late May and early June.
"The Wall That Heals" will make two stops in northern Wisconsin during its 2023 tour. The memorial will be in Rhinelander from May 18 to May 21 at Nicolet College and in Crivitz from June 1 to June 4 at the Crivitz Museum.
While the tour is being sponsored by USAA, community organizations came together to bring the wall to their towns. The exhibit has visited Wisconsin before, visiting Franklin in 2022 and Manitowoc in 2019. It had also previously visited Crivitz in 2018...
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
WisDOT releases plans to extend Hiawatha rail line to Green Bay, connections between Milwaukee and Madison
THE DAILY REPORTER The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) recently released a proposal to extend passenger rail services to Madison, Watertown and Waukesha County, as well as to extend the Amtrak Hiawatha service to Green Bay by the year 2050. The plans would require leveraging funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
After improvements to Wisconsin’s rail service, agency officials said it could increase ridership by around 250,000 people in the next 10 years and attract 1.6 million passengers in 2050, according to the WisDOT Wisconsin Rail Plan 2050...
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FTI Receives Platinum Certification by Mental Health America
WISBUSINESS MENASHA - Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), a national leader in engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy, has been awarded a 2023 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health for the second consecutive year by Mental Health America (MHA). The Bell Seal is a first-of-its-kind workplace mental health certification that recognizes employers who strive to create mentally healthy workplaces for their employees. MHA is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the overall mental health of all. MHA has spent decades researching mental health in the workplace, and in 2019, it introduced the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health to recognize companies and organizations that understand the value of addressing mental health at work and implement policies and practices that support employee well-being... Read More 9> |
