Hazen Norton used to think he would have to leave Northeast Wisconsin to pursue a science career. That all changed for the St. Mary’s Springs Academy sophomore after he attended the Young Leaders Breakfast hosted by Young Professionals of Fond du Lac (YPF), a program of Envision Greater Fond du Lac.
The December event convened 68 local young professionals from nearly 20 different industries with 178 students from nine high schools to share career experiences and advice through round-table discussions and a question-and-answer panel...
Technology and Innovation
Building the future: Artificial intelligence could revolutionize construction industry
INSIGHT ON BUSINESS
In today’s rapidly changing world, smart devices and artificial intelligence continue to creep into just about every industry. Construction is no exception — gone are the days of carrying clumsy rolls of paper blueprints and plans, when the humble hammer was the go-to tool of choice.
Today, everyone from equipment operators to inspectors can be seen scanning work sites and collecting data on tablets and other mobile machines during client walkthroughs. Emerging technologies within the industry include image recognition and reality capture software, as well as GPS positioning and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) scanning, just to name a few...
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Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
'We All Rise' unveils remodeled African American resource center in Green Bay
WLUK FOX 11 NEWS
GREEN BAY - Green Bay's We All Rise unveiled its remodeled African American resource center on Wednesday.
The organization's $70,000 remodeling project was spearheaded by a group in Leadership Green Bay, joined by Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and the architectural firm CJ & Associates.
We All Rise hopes the remodeled spaces embody the organization's mission to provide support, resources and advocacy for the African American community. The remodel is intended to transform the center to meet the evolving needs of the community...
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Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Oconto Marsh signage project wins AARP Wisconsin grant
WISBUSINESS
OCONTO - A proposal to provide interpretive signage at various points along the trail that winds through the Oconto Marsh has been selected to receive an AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant.
The $1,000 grant will enable the Oconto County Economic Development Corporation to purchase materials and supplies needed to launch the project, such as sign posts, signs, informational brochures, and related items. Up to 20 signs will provide visitors with information about the local plants and wildlife they will see from the walkways, bridges and viewing platforms along the mile-long trail in the 928-acre marsh...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Get rolling: Green Lake Shuttle provides new way to enjoy the summer season
INSIGHT ON BUSINESS
Just in time for the bustling summer season in Green Lake, a new shuttle service will add ease to private events like weddings and parties and offer a fun and safe way to tour area businesses, wineries, golf courses and even local Amish stores.
Co-owners Mark Wilton and Keith Kornburger are no strangers to the Green Lake community. As business owners and residents with family histories rooted in the area for more than 100 years combined, they knew there was a need for transportation around the more than 7-mile-long lake and popular tourism destination...
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Technology and Innovation
AI awareness: Artificial intelligence has great potential for companies that proceed with caution
INSIGHT ON BUSINESS
When the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT launched in November, it was the first exposure and experience many people had to AI, says Paul Roetzer, founder and CEO of Marketing AI Institute.
“It really raised the awareness about this form of AI, called generative AI, which is the ability for the machine to create text, images, videos, audio and code — the five major things it can generate,” Roetzer says...
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Fostering Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
We All Rise planning Juneteenth celebration event
WBAY.COM
GREEN BAY - Juneteenth is in a few weeks, and a local organization is planning a celebration event to mark the occasion.
The group We All Rise will host its 4th Annual Juneteenth celebration this year on June 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Joannes Park.
The celebration will host several prize-winning tournaments, games and activities, including basketball, volleyball, double Dutch, hula hooping ,flying kites ,bubbles, and water guns. The event will also include performers featuring African poetry and music. The celebration will also feature a pop-up barbershop for kids...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Titletown prepares for free Flo Rida concert, Summer Fun Days
WLUK FOX 11 NEWS
ASHWAUBENON - The Green Bay Packers' season may be months away, but Titletown and the Stadium District will be rocking this weekend. Flo Rida is set to perform a free concert Saturday night, capping off a full day of activities at Titletown.
In the shadows of Lambeau Field on the west side of the stadium, crews are assembling the stage where national recording artist Flo Rida will perform Saturday night...
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