ONEIDA -- Oneida Nation will offer sports betting and event wagering at Oneida casinos and affiliate locations in Wisconsin if approved by federal officials.
Oneida Nation Chairman Tehassi Hill and Gov. Tony Evers made the announcement Thursday as they signed an amendment to the gaming compact.
Gov. Evers and Tribal leaders called it an “historic” moment. Oneida Casino will be the only casino in Wisconsin to offer sports betting...
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Leadership in the New North
Associated Bank announces leadership changes
ASSOCIATED BANK
GREEN BAY-- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) (Associated) today announced that John P. Thayer has been promoted to the position of executive vice president, head of Wealth Management. He will also serve as the chief executive officer for Associated Trust Company, NA, chairman of the board for Associated Investment Services, Inc., and be a member of Associated's executive leadership team...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Need a ride to EAA AirVenture? Green Bay's Austin Straubel International Airport has got you covered
WFRV
GREEN BAY – As the world’s largest fly-in, EAA’s annual AirVenture, fast approaches, it’s no secret available rental cars will be scarce and heavy traffic will be bountiful making it difficult for many to attend the fan-favorite event. But now, Green Bay’s Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) is ensuring all area residents wanting to attend can.
GRB announced on Thursday that it will be offering a shuttle bus service from its location to the EAA’s annual AirVenture, taking place at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh from July 26 through August 1....Read More 3>
New North Region Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center receives $1.3 million grant for hard-hit industries
WBAY
APPLETON -- The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has received a $1.3 million grant from a fund to help industries heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant is worth $1,300,886.95. It was given out by the Small Business Administration from funding from the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act.
Performing arts venues were among the first to close in March 2020 at the onset of the pandemic and one of the last industries to reopen to live performances. The P.A.C. says the financial impact was devastating...
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Technology and Innovation
Gov. Evers' broadband task force says everyone should have access to high-speed internet
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
Gov. Tony Evers’ task force on broadband has released a report outlining strategies for making high-speed internet available to every home, business and institution in the state by 2025.
Among its recommendations, the report calls for increased funding for the state broadband expansion grant program, establishing a program to help low-income families afford service, increased consumer protections and improved pricing transparency...
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Attract Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
The rise of skills-based hiring and what it means for education
FORBES
The pandemic broke some old conventions and accelerated other trends. One convention that, for many tech employers, fell by the wayside was requiring degrees for every position. A trend that accelerated during the pandemic was skills-based hiring.
For decades, degree requirements have been added to more and more jobs. The degree ratchet increasingly screened out skilled applicants, expanded the opportunity gap and made upward mobility more elusive....
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Economic Development Feature
WDVA: Grants now available to nonprofits that help veterans
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS (WDVA)
MADISON — Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Mary Kolar announced today that applications are now being accepted for grants available to Wisconsin organizations that serve Veterans and their families. Applications for the WDVA Non-Profit Grant will be accepted through Friday, July 30, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
The WDVA Non-Profit Grant is awarded to registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that provide financial assistance or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families. The WDVA Non-Profit Grant provides up to $25,000 to each grantee, with a maximum of $250,000 awarded annually...
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