Subject: 05.21.2021 New North Newsletter
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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Navy gives Marinette Marine contract for second guided-missile frigate
WBAY

The U.S. Navy awarded a contract to Fincantieri Marinette Marine for a second Constellation-class guided-missile frigate, even before the first Constellation-class guided-missile frigate goes into fabrication.

Marinette Marine announced Thursday the Navy was exercising an option to build the second guided-missile carrier at a cost of $553.8 million.

Fabrication of the first modern guided-missile frigate is planned to start late this year for delivery in 2026....

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Technology and Innovation
Fork Farms certified as qualified new business venture by WEDC
WFRV

GREEN BAY – Fork Farms has been a signature business in the Titletown Tech in Green Bay and last month it was officially certified as a qualified new business venture by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).

This recognition allows for investors in the company to be eligible for tax credits. Secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Missy Hughes was in Green bay touring the facility and sharing a few WEDC to help small businesses...

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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Downtown Kaukauna hotel and housing project gain traction
WBAY 

KAUKAUNA -- Some big changes could be coming to downtown Kaukauna, where a proposed hotel and condo project is gaining traction.

Thursday afternoon, the city’s plan commission approved a preliminary design plan.

On the site of what was once a former car dealership near the intersection of Lawe Street and Wisconsin, now has a lot of potential as Kaukauna city officials review renderings of a 67-unit, 3-story hotel, and 101-unit, 5-story apartment complex....

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Economic Development Feature
Sheboygan businesses hoping for boost with full-capacity Ryder Cup
NBC26

SHEBOYGAN — The head of the Professional Golf Association says the PGA is planning to welcome a “packed house and full fan experience” for the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits this September.

That is exactly what business owners in the Sheboygan area and beyond want to hear after the Ryder Cup was canceled last year due to COVID-19...

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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Prospera Credit Union opens new Grand Chute location 
WFRV  

GRAND CHUTE – After beginning construction in August 2020, Prospera Credit Union’s new 4,300 sq. ft. Grand Chute location has officially opened.

The new branch was designed and built by Appleton-baed Hoffman Planning Design & Construction. The building does offer a full range of services and amenities for members...

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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Bay Bank, Standing Pines convenience store set to host grand-opening activities
WISBUSINESS

KESHENA — With the return of warmer weather in Wisconsin, the leaders of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Oneida Nation, and Bay Bank are ready to further showcase their collaborative and unique mixed-use development that opened in Menominee County and on the Menominee Reservation earlier this year with a week’s worth of festivities—both indoor and outdoor....

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Promoting the Regional Brand
Fanfare and fireworks start S.S. Badger car ferry season
WBAY

MANITOWOC -- The S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry is back in the water following a turbulent 2020.

The ferry departed Manitowoc at 3 p.m. for Ludington, Mich., on its maiden voyage of the season Thursday. The Manitowoc-area community welcomed the ferry at the dock at S. Lakeview Dr.

“Today’s exciting for the city of Manitowoc. It always is because it’s the unofficial kick-off to our summer here in Manitowoc when the S.S. Badger comes into port for the first time for the sailing season,” said Mayor Justin Nickels....

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Promoting the Regional Brand
Fox Locks opening Saturday, two weeks early
WBAY

KAUKAUNA -- With the weather shaping up to be very summer-like this weekend, the Fox Locks are opening at just the right time. The entire locks system officially opens Saturday. Adding to the excitement is the opening of the Kaukauna locks this summer.

The Fox Locks are a Wisconsin treasure. The only fully restored, hand operated locks system in the country, they saw a big uptick in traffic last summer and anticipate it continuing this year...

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Downtown Kaukauna hotel and housing project gain traction, WBAY story above. 
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