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Expansion and Business Development in the New North
Prevea opens new clinic in Grand Chute
WHBY
GRAND CHUTE – Prevea Health opens its new clinic in Grand Chute. The facility features urgent care, family medicine, and women’s care–along with several specialists.
The Prevea Health Center is located on North Investors Court. It is the system’s second location in the Fox Cities.
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Economic Development Feature
Port of Green Bay shipping more than doubles in June from one year ago
WLUK
GREEN BAY -- June proved to be a busy month for the Port of Green Bay.
Officials say shipping through the port hit 328,734 tons last month, one of the highest monthly totals in recent years.
By comparison, last month's total was 179,058 tons. A year ago, June shipping reached 149,019 tons.
“After a relatively slow start to the 2022 shipping season, it was exciting to see the ship traffic that we had in June,” said Dean Haen, Port of Green Bay Director. “We know there are many ups and downs during the typical shipping season on the Great Lakes, but we certainly hope this is a sign of good things to come for the Port.”...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Off-road vehicles see increase in sales in Wisconsin, including Oconto County
SPECTRUM NEWS 1
CROOKED LAKE — Dan Jonet sees more new faces using the off-road trails in northern Oconto County.
He’s not only a Utility Task Vehicle rider himself, but also president of the Crooked Trails ATV Club in Crooked Lake.
“As a club we’re seeing a lot more riders up here. We’re seeing a lot of families which is really neat to see,” he said. “The growth has been large, especially in the last year or two. You’re seeing huge growth.”
For Jonet and others, there’s an appeal to heading into the woods and getting a little dusty along the way.
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Special Event
Sheboygan Hmong Summer Festival returns July 23-24
SHEBOYGAN SUN
SHEBOYGAN – The 35th Annual Sheboygan Hmong Summer Festival is returning to Kiwanis Park Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24 after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
The two-day celebration will feature an eclectic variety of food and drink options, vendors, sports tournaments, music, dancing and more. Here is a breakdown of the weekend’s events.
Vendors will be selling “Hmong Tournament” favorites such as pork egg rolls, grilled chicken leg quarter, Hmong sausage, pork belly paired with purple sticky rice and hot pepper sauce, spicy and sour papaya salad, hot and beefy pho noodle soup, sweet and coco-nutty nam vam, tart sliced mango topped with spicy pepper sauce, and Boba tea with smooth brown sugar tapioca pearls...
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Promoting the Regional Brand
Sheboygan is the first city in Wisconsin to receive 'Pet-Friendly Certification'
NBC26
SHEBOYGAN — Sheboygan has become the first city in Wisconsin to achieve a Pet Friendly Certification.
The city earned the City Certification through the Better Cities for Pets program from Mars Petcare. Leaders with the city say the accomplishment shows their commitment to creating a place where pets are not only welcome, but can thrive.
"We recognize and celebrate the four-legged residents of Sheboygan and are proud to support them," says Mayor Ryan Sorenson. "The Sheboygan Community has so many components that make us a pet-friendly community. Many of our businesses allow for pets on leashes into their establishments."
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