Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Fincantieri Marinette Marine awarded contract for third Constellation-class Frigate
MARINE LINK MARINETTE -- The U.S. Navy announced Thursday that Fincantieri Marinette Marine is on contract to build a third Constellation-class Frigate, the future USS Chesapeake.
This announcement follows last month’s successful critical design review of the first-in-class FFG-62, which is nearing the start of construction. The value of this contract option is approximately $536 million.
“We are pleased with the award, and our focus remains on working with the Navy to build the best frigate in the world,” said Fincantieri Marine Group President and CEO Dario Deste...
Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Green Bay Packers' VC firm TitletownTech names former Navy fighter pilot as new partner
WISCONSIN INNO
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay venture capital firm TitletownTech has added Edward Ward as a new partner, the firm announced Tuesday.
Ward previously worked in product development at Kohler Co. and is a retired Navy Commander who served as a fighter pilot and later worked for the U.S. Special Operations Command. He has experience with rapid prototyping and working with early-stage startups that had potential defense applications, according to the announcement...Expansion and Business Development in the New North
United Co-op project gets green light: Facility to be up and running in two years
WISC NEWS WAUPUN — United Cooperative and the city of Waupun finalized a developer’s agreement for a $100 million investment Tuesday evening at City Hall. The investment will eventually include a soybean processing facility in the Waupun Industrial Park on the city’s southwest side. “The specific negotiation points have been in play and have been worked on over the last six months,” said Waupun City Administrator/Director of Economic Development Kathy Schlieve. ..Leadership in the New North
FVTC fills key leadership positions
FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE Fox Valley Technical College is pleased to announce the selection of three vital leadership positions. Dr. Jennifer Lanter has been named the Vice President for Learning and Chief Academic Officer, and Elizabeth Burns has been selected as the Vice President for Student Success. Rayon Brown will continue to serve as Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. All three will serve as members of the FVTC Executive Team. In her new role, Dr. Jennifer Lanter will be responsible for overall leadership of eight academic divisions as well as services to business and industry. She joined Fox Valley Technical College in 2018 as the dean of General Studies and has been serving as interim chief academic officer since August 2021... Read More 4>
Economic Development Feature
Regional tourism spending nears pre-pandemic levels
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS GRAND CHUTE & OSHKOSH—Visitor spending in the Fox Cities increased to $466 million in 2021, a 40 percent increase over 2020 spending, said the Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau (FCCVB). The amount puts the Fox Cities back within 9 percent of visitor spending in 2019, a pre-pandemic and record year for visitors. Spending in 2021 directly supported 4,652 jobs in the Fox Cities tourism industry with employee income of $117 million, the FCCVB said. “Tourism is an integral part of the Fox Cities economy and we are pleased to see the industry on a strong road to recovery,” said Pam Seidl, executive director of the FCCVB. “We appreciate the on-going support of our local municipal leaders, industry partners and residents and look forward to a full recovery in the years ahead.”. ..Support an Entrepreneurial Climate and Small Business
SBDC to be at Fox Cities Chamber on July 6
FOX CITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FOX CITIES – Small businesses in the Fox Cities region can schedule a free consultation with the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on Wednesday, July 6. The SBDC is holding office hours at the Fox Cities Chamber from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. and currently accepting appointments. No matter what stage you are at in starting or growing your business, their small business experts are here for you, at no cost. WHEN: Wednesday, July 6, 2022
HOURS: 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Fox Cities Chamber, 125 N Superior St., Appleton... |
