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Women in the 5P Industry Insights
GREEN BAY INNOVATION GROUP The mission of the Women in the 5P Industry is to attract, grow and retain women of all ages in paper and paper-related careers in the 5P industries.
It provides networking, mentorship, guidance, support, connection and growth opportunities...
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Prevea Health opens first ambulatory surgery center in Green Bay
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS GREEN BAY—Prevea Health completed its new, state-of-the-art surgery center in Green Bay for same-day surgical care, including diagnostic and preventive procedures. Patient care at the Prevea Surgery Center, located on the city’s west side at 1860 Shawano Ave., began today. It is the region’s first multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center (ASC) for medical specialties including gastroenterology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, podiatry, urology and ear-nose-throat care. Common procedures and surgeries performed will include ACL repair, cataract removal, colonoscopy, tonsil and adenoid removal, ear tubes and more... Economic Development Feature
Progress Lakeshore awarded grant to support child care programs
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS
MANITOWOC — The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) awarded over $20 million in Project Growth grants to 28 cross-sector community teams and over 100 businesses to help solve the challenges facing Wisconsin’s child care system and bolster the state’s economy. “We have seen in various communities across the state that when business, economic development, early learning, and other community partners come together and innovate, we all benefit,” said DCF Secretary Emilie Amundson. “These grants are helping us kickstart and build those partnerships, as well as find innovative and sustainable child care solutions that can be modeled in communities and businesses across the state.”...
Economic Development Feature
SCEDC proposes 24-acre affordable housing development in Sheboygan Falls
SHEBOYGAN SUN SHEBOYGAN FALLS – The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation has submitted a workforce housing proposal for a 24.88-acre development that would provide entry-level homes in Sheboygan Falls. The project is part of The Forward Fund, a community partnership designed to address the shortage of affordable housing in Sheboygan County. Housing, childcare and skills development are the three main barriers the SCEDC has identified as preventing workforce development in the county....
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Special Event
29th Annual Door County Spring Lighthouse Festival preview
WLUK
DOOR COUNTY -- It's being billed as a chance to visit Door County's Maritime History up-close. The celebration is part of the 29th Annual Door County Spring Lighthouse Festival.
Even with Lake Michigan levels six inches lower than last year at this time, it's a bumpy ride for the tractor hay-wagon combination to get to the nine-acre site. Door County Maritime Museum officials say Cana Island is one of about a dozen destinations on the docket for the weekend festival. ..Support an Entrepreneurial Climate and Small Business
WEDC CEO: New business formations up 42 percent over two-year period
WIS BUSINESS
The head of WEDC says the state’s “entrepreneurial spirit” is reflected in the 42 percent boost in new businesses formed during the pandemic.
“It’s actually really exciting, because you could imagine that in the face of a pandemic, folks would retract, right?” WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes said in a recent interview. “They would say, ‘I’m not going to do anything new, I’m going to stay safe in my job, I’m going to stay safe where I am.’ But instead, what we’re seeing is a real entrepreneurial spirit.”
The number of new business formations in Wisconsin leapt 42 percent between 2019 and 2021, from 50,277 to 71,151, according to figures provided by the Department of Financial Institutions....
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Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council accepting nominations for 2022 Sustainable Business Awards
WISCONSIN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS COUNCIL
MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council is now accepting nominations and applications for its Sustainable Business awards. The deadline for submissions is July 31,2022. Every day we are seeing a noticeable increase in awareness around global sustainability issues including climate and carbon, increased investor pressure on ESG disclosure, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join the thought leaders in advancing sustainability and being recognized for their efforts. Over the last several years awards have gained momentum. Join Sustainable Businesses Awards winners from organizations small to large, local to global including Johnson Controls, Kimberly Clark, Mercury Marine, Sustana Group, Nature’s Path, Evolution Marketing and Just Coffee Coop....
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Special Event
Prairie States to hold Open House!
PRAIRIE STATES
Prairie States, a health benefits administrator founded in 1989, is hosting a grand re-opening event to show off their newly renovated offices on the beautiful Sheboygan lakefront. Take a tour, enjoy refreshments and network with
local professionals.
Thursday, June 23, 2022 615 Pennsylvania Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM CT... Read More 8> |
