“Today is the culmination of several years of dedicated planning and effort,” said Oshkosh Corps Officer Lieutenant Ross Anderson. “We are thankful and blessed to have so many wonderful donors who understand that meeting the needs of our community in the decades to come requires a major reinvestment in the Salvation Army of Oshkosh today.”...Read More 4>
Celebrating Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Belonging
Forbes names Schneider in Green Bay a "Best Employer for Diversity"
WFRV
GREEN BAY – A local Green Bay transportation and logistics service company is making national headlines for its diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
After a survey was sent out to 50,000 employees across the country, Forbes in conjunction with market research company Statista, assessed the respondents’ feedback pinpointing the companies they identified as being most dedicated to DEI initiatives. Based on the results, Schneider in Green Bay proudly announced on Wednesday that it is among America’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes....
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Plymouth is now officially the Cheese Capital of the World
NBC 26
PLYMOUTH — From Cheddar to Gouda, mozzarella and feta, we’ve all got a favorite cheese. Today is National Cheese Day, and there's no better way to celebrate than by indulging in a block from Wisconsin.
“We just celebrate everything cheese and everything dairy," said Tracy Foss....
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Manitowoc unveils new year-round Lighthouse Pavilion
WFRV
MANITOWOC – The City of Manitowoc celebrated the grand opening of its new Lighthouse Pavilion on Thursday afternoon.
On Thursday at 3 p.m., Manitowoc community members welcomed the new Lighthouse Pavilion, located at the Blue Rail Beach just south of the Yacht Club. Event organizers report that the pavilion was built to look like an early turn of the century boathouse with the roofing resembling the same look and feel as the new bus shelter located in downtown Manitowoc..
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Kewaunee Tug Ludington open for tours has World War II connection
WLUK
KEWAUNEE -- It's an iconic vessel, which has been part of Kewaunee's harbor for 75 years.
After a COVID-19 closure last year, the Tugboat Ludington is open again for tours, and the boat also has a history, dating back to World War II.
"This is your main entrance," said Mayor Jason Jelinek, Kewaunee.
Jelinek says stepping onto the Ludington is like stepping back in time...Read More 8>
Special Events
Grab a blanket and a cold one. These 10 free outdoor concert series are happening this summer in Green Bay area
GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE
A calendar normally packed with free outdoor concert series was wiped out last year due to COVID-19 cancellations, but prepare to get back in the groove this summer.
Here are 10 Green Bay-area concert series offering a chance to kick back, get your toes in the grass, grab a cold one and soak up the sweet sounds of summer.
Remember, planning is trickier this year, so more events could be added to this list...
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