Promoting the Regional Brand Tourism spending reaches record highs in state and across New North
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Tourism spending in 2022 reached an all-time high for Wisconsin and showed growth throughout the New North region.
Gov. Tony Evers, with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, announced the tourism industry generated $23.7 billion in total economic impact, surpassing the previous record year of $22.2 billion in 2019.
“This is tremendous news and a testament to the hard work of the business owners, workers, and marketing partners across the industry and our strategic investments to bolster the industry at an especially difficult time,” said Evers..
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Interview: NWTC seeing increased enrollment in trade, engineering programs
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GREEN BAY - There is a new population of high school graduates moving on to college, but where they move to is changing a bit.
We’ve talked and heard about on this program the rising emphasis on two-year colleges and tech schools NWTC has seen a 17% increase in enrollment for their trade and engineering technologies programs.
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New North communities receive brownfield site grants from EPA
WISBUSINESS The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded grants for assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites to several communities in the New North region. 8 communities received awards... Special Event
Progress Lakeshore offers child care startup webinar
INSIGHT ON BUSINESS Progress Lakeshore will collaborate with Family Connections to host a series of webinars titled "How to Start a Regulated Child Care Business" for entrepreneurs in Manitowoc County.
This initiative aims to address the pressing need for child care services in the region and provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential resources and information necessary to launch a successful child care venture.
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Oshkosh Seniors Center Receives $10,000 AT&T Contribution to Support Older Adults Impacted by the Digital
AT&T FOUNDATION RELEASE OSHKOSH – The Oshkosh Seniors Center will offer new training courses this year for older adults impacted by the digital divide through its “Connect Through Tech” program, thanks to a $10,000 AT&T contribution.
With this contribution, the Oshkosh Seniors Center plans to provide additional classes this year hosted by experts on topics of interest to older adults, including hearing aid technology, smart homes, automotive technology, and voice activation technologies.
“Our mission is to help enrich the quality of life for adults 50 and over, and a big part of that is connecting them to the technology that powers our society,” said Jean Wollerman, Senior Services Manager for the Oshkosh Seniors Center. “With this funding from AT&T, we are excited to offer new classes for our older adults that will help them overcome digital divide barriers and access emerging technologies that can better their lives.”
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UW-Green Bay Early College Program receives UW System Board of Regents Academic Staff Excellence Award
UWGB NEWS MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Excellence Awards at its next meeting in Milwaukee on June 9. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its academic staff.
“This year’s outstanding award recipients reflect the breadth of initiatives conducted by our academic staff across the UW System,” said Regent John W. Miller, chair of the selection committee. “Our honorees are committed to creating vital education programs to support student success, and the results are impressive.”
Leadership in the New North
C.H. Robinson names former Ford Motor and Amazon executive as new CEO
STARTRIBUNE Dave Bozeman, who will become C.H. Robinson's next CEO, promises to be be a visible presence who focuses on customer service and efficiency.
"It's about being effective. It's about putting mechanisms in place to drive the best out of companies," Bozeman said on Wednesday about his leadership style.
The 54-year-old, currently an executive at Ford Motor Co., takes over on June 26 and plans to move to the Twin Cities.
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Special Events
4 things to know before attending Appleton's 13th annual Juneteenth celebration
APPLETON POST CRESCENT APPLETON - African Heritage Inc.'s annual Juneteenth event is bringing health and educational resources to downtown Appleton on Sunday.
"We're connecting and providing access to Black life and freedom, creating a way to be healthy and putting us on a pathway for wealth," African Heritage Inc. board member Sabrina Robins said of the event.
This year's theme, "Black health 'n' wealth is dope," is aimed at providing the area's Black community with equal access to health resources and career-building opportunities.
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