Economic Development Feature 'This city and this region is so key to Midwest commerce:' Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits Green Bay
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One of President Joe Biden's top cabinet officials came to Green Bay this week to tout how funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are helping to boost Wisconsin’s economy.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined and U.S. Sen Tammy Baldwin, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach and other local leaders in holding a press conference Wednesday.
At the center of the discussion was a $10.1 million grant awarded to the Port of Green Bay in October. The grant will help transform a decommissioned power plant at the mouth of the bay into a new state-of-the-art port facility. Its estimated total economic impact is more than $87 million in the first five years...
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Packers organization, Green Bay leaders begin planning for 2025 NFL Draft
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GREEN BAY - One of the NFL's biggest events is coming to Northeast Wisconsin, and local officials discussed preliminary plans for the 2025 NFL Draft on Wednesday.
"It takes a village to bring a draft to Green Bay," Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy said...
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Sheboygan City Plan Commission approves Nemak expansion
SHEBOYGAN SUN SHEBOYGAN - The Sheboygan City Plan Commission has approved a conditional use permit for a 49,500-square-foot expansion of Nemak’s manufacturing facility at 4243 Gateway Drive in Sheboygan. The approval came at the Commission's meeting at City Hall on Tuesday afternoon. The addition will be located on the north side of the existing facility, with 35,300 square feet dedicated to a diecasting production area with storage. The space will accommodate two 4,500-ton diecast machines and auxiliary equipment... Read More 3>
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Two New North farms receive Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grants
INSIGHT ON BUSINESS The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced 10 Wisconsin companies — two in the New North — will receive a DATCP Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) grant in 2023. BLBW is a competitive grant program designed to strengthen Wisconsin's agriculture and food industries by helping farms and businesses more efficiently process, market and distribute locally grown food products. BLBW grants provide consumers with access to more Wisconsin-grown food products, including organic fruits and vegetables, hazelnut products, locally grown grain and other value-added products... Promoting the Regional Brand
Revitalization of Appleton's City Center Plaza brings new hope to downtown
NBC 26 NEWS APPLETON - Amid the Appleton City Center Plaza's nearly empty halls, a glimmer of hope appears for the once-thriving mall. Over the years, the plaza has experienced a decline in both stores and foot traffic, but a proposed redevelopment plan aims to breathe new life into the building and restore its status as a vibrant centerpiece of downtown... Read More 5>
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Meat Block completes expansion of Haen Meat Packing in Kaukauna
INSIGHT ON BUSINESS Haen Meat Packing Inc., Kaukauna, reopened after a seven-month expansion project that added 7,000 square feet to the existing 2,000-square foot market.
The Meat Block, Greenville, acquired Haen Meats in 2021 and committed to increasing the facilities meat processing capabilities, retail space and product lines.
The 2,000-aquare-foot market was renovated and 7,000 square feet was added. Improvements include an expanded storefront, new offices, new coolers and freezers, new parking lot and retention pond and a new livestock intake pen...
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New murals hope to capture the best of Oshkosh
NBC 26 NEWS OSHKOSH - Two new murals are going up on the walls of Oshkosh establishments in an effort to make the city an even nicer place to live, work and visit. Early returns suggest the strategy is working, as the murals are already drawing praise from passersby, even though they aren't quite finished yet.
Jack Steinhoff says he has passed by the mural on The Roxy's walls several times as it's been painted. He says the mural is "beautiful" and thinks it does a good job representing the city and its people... |
