Subject: 06.10.2021 New North Newsletter
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Wipfli receives 2020 New North Workplace Excellence Award 
THE NEW NORTH

NEW NORTH – Wipfli, a top 20 accounting and business consulting firm in the U.S. with significant operations in Northeast Wisconsin, has been named as the winner of the 2020 New North Workplace Excellence Award. Selected from nominated companies in the 18-county region, Wipfli representatives accepted the honor at the New North Summit, held June 10 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

The award recognizes organizations within the New North region who are improving their competitive advantage through people practices that lead to successful business outcomes. Sponsored by Right Management, businesses are evaluated for the award based on employee engagement, business outcomes and overall success....

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Encourage Educational Attainment
UW-Green Bay, oriental market in talks to join $22 million downtown project
WLUK

GREEN BAY -- One hundred seventy-two apartment units, a grocery store, and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are all part of a $22 million development proposal for downtown Green Bay.

A grocery store and a college presence in downtown Green Bay have both been talked about for years. Both are still in negotiations for joining the project, but officials from each entity confirmed their interest at a virtual meeting of the city’s Redevelopment Authority Tuesday afternoon....

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Attract Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
Mobile Career Lab sets up shop in Green Bay
WFRV

GREEN BAY – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is bringing job opportunities to the community in Green Bay.

On Monday, June 7, the DWD announced their Mobile Career Lab would be parked outside the south gate of Lambeau Field

The Lab helps connect people with hiring employers and training opportunities that allow individuals to pursue possible new career paths. The Lab will also be hosting workshops, resume review, and interview training...

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Promoting the Regional Brand
Green Bay businesses recognized after a difficult year
WLUK 

GREEN BAY -- Outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs were recognized in Green Bay Tuesday.

The Greater Green Bay Chamber presented its 2021 Business Recognition Awards at the Tundra Lodge Resort...

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Leadership in the New North
Fox Valley Technical College names finalists in search for next president, replacing Susan May
APPLETON POST CRESCENT

GRAND CHUTE -- The committee charged with finding Fox Valley Technical College's next president has narrowed the search to two candidates, it was announced Tuesday.

The finalists are Charles Lepper, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Salt Lake Community College in Salt Lake City, and Christopher Matheny, FVTC's executive vice president and chief academic officer...

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Technology and Innovation
Jewelers Mutual Group acquires fine jewelry e-commerce site Gem + Jewel
APPLETON POST CRESCENT

NEENAH – Jewelers Mutual Group continues to raise the tide of the jewelry industry with its newest acquisition of the Gem + Jewel marketplace. Gem + Jewel provides jewelry retailers with turnkey website creation and hosting, while providing vendors with the opportunity to sell products online in partnership with their retailer partners...

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Encourage Educational Attainment
UWGB's Cofrin Library project one step closer to reality, full legislature approval still needed
WBAY

GREEN BAY -- More than $96 million in funding to replace the Cofrin Library on the University of Wisconsin - Green bay campus with a new Cofrin Research Center has been approved by the state’s Joint Finance Committee.

UWGB officials say this is the school’s first major academic capital project to get to this point in more than 20 years.

“It means a lot to us. First of all, I think it’s a great signal from the state that the University is headed in a positive direction. We have tremendous momentum with enrollment growth and all the amazing things happening on our campus right now,” said Chancellor, Michael Alexander...

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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
YMCA of the Fox Cities opens "Wellness Wing" thanks to $250,000 U.S. Venture donation
WBAY

APPLETON -- The YMCA of the Fox Cities in Appleton opened their new Wellness Wing this month thanks to a $250,000 monetary gift from U.S. Venture Inc.

The new facility offers specialty equipment focusing on one-on-one personal training, small group classes, pre- and post-rehabilitation physical therapy, HITT classes, and much more...

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Special Events
Live music returns to Northeast Wisconsin this summer
WBAY

Live music is back in parts of Northeast Wisconsin this summer.

After the COVID-19 pandemic canceled The Electric City Experience in 2020, the festival is back in Kaukauna starting Wednesday at Hydro Park and the Kaukauna Farmers Market lot. The event will include a carnival midway, food trucks, beverages, and five stages of live music....

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WIPFLI receives New North Workplace Excellence Award. Front row L-R: Kurt Gresens, Wipfli Managing Partner; Jay Totzke, Wipfli Green Bay Market Leader; Randy Mahoney, Wipfli Fox Cities Market Leader; Maureen Pistone, Wipfli Chief Talent Officer, New North story above 
In-person event: Thursday, June 10, 2021 | 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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